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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:51:39 GMT
September 9, 2013
'Robogut' Makes Synthetic Poop To Treat Stubborn Infections
A stool substitute, called RePOOPulate, aims to replace dangerous pathogens in the gut with a healthy community of bacteria.
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Last summer, we learned about fake poop made from soybeans that The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation used to test high-tech commodes at their toilet fair.
Now, we've come across another type of artificial poop, and it's being created to help people with really bad cases of diarrhea.
This synthetic stool isn't made of soybeans, but instead, it's a mixture containing 33 different types of bacteria. And, oh yeah, doctors create the stuff in something called the "Robogut" — a mechanical device that mimics the conditions in your colon.
Doctors in Ontario, Canada, developed the synthetic stool — which they call RePOOPulate — to treat people sick with infections from Clostridium difficile, a bacterium that can cause serious, persistent bouts of diarrhea. The germ can take hold after people are treated with antibiotics for other infections.
The researchers report in the current issue of Microbiome that the treatment with synthetic poop successfully cured two people of their infections.
Normal bacteria in your gut help protect against toxic pathogens, says Dr. Elaine Petrof, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston General Hospital, who led the study. "When you're sick and take antibiotics, you knock out the innocent bystanders, too." That messes up the ecosystem in your gut.
Most people can repopulate the good bacteria naturally, but in some cases, C. difficile, which is resistant to many antibiotics, takes over. The bacteria make a nasty toxin that can make people get really sick.
Taking more antibiotics usually wipes out C. difficile. But in some cases, Petrof says, the pathogen just keeps coming back. "It becomes a vicious cycle because the antibiotics keep killing the good bacteria."
That's where the RePOOPulate could be helpful. The idea is to load up the patient's GI tract with a bunch of the good bacteria so they push C. difficile out of the way.
To do that, Petrof and her team took a stool sample from a healthy, 40-year-old woman, who hadn't taken antibiotics in 10 years.
Microbiologist Emma Allen-Vercoe, who invented the Robogut, grew the bacteria from her stool and then sequenced the bugs' DNA to figure which species were present.
Using her clinical experience, Petrof selected 33 bacteria that she knew were healthy. The result was an opaque mixture of bacteria, which Allen-Vercoe describes as a "vanilla milkshake." Really.
Petrof then put the bacterial cocktail into the intestines of the two patients during colonoscopies.
The new bacteria slowly grew in the patients' guts and pushed out the toxic C. difficile. Both patients eventually stopped having diarrhea, and the transplanted bacteria were still present six months after the procedure.
Petrof refers to the bacteria elixir as a probiotic, but she says it's far from the kind you pick up at Whole Foods.
"Most probiotics are lab-extracted strains of bacteria, which are used in the dairy industry," she says. They aren't built to live in your gut, so they tend to just pass right through you after you take them, she says.
In contrast, the bacteria in the RePOOPulate mixture have evolved to thrive in our gastrointestinal tracts. "That's where they normally live," she says.
Plus, the mixture is a whole community of bacteria that live together in an ecosystem. "When you take antibiotics, it's kind of like stripping out the Amazon forest in your gut," she tells Shots. "We're putting the whole ecosystem back in."
Gastroenterologist Darrell Pardi, who wasn't involved in the study, says the treatments is just one of several recent examples of doctors trying to develop a cleaner version of a fecal transplant. In that procedure, doctors take a stool sample from a healthy person and transplant it into the GI tract of a patient with C. difficile.
Fecal transplants aren't approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and there are only a few reports out there showing how effective they are. "But they've gotten quite common in the past few years," says Pardi, who's studies experimental treatments for C. difficile at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
"More and more practitioners in the U.S. are doing fecal transplants, in both large and small centers," he tells Shots. "Our center has done 16 since September. Our success rate is similar to what's been reported, about 80 to 95 percent."
But fecal transplants have a few problems, Pardi says. Each transplant requires a unique donor, so it's expensive. And, doctors really don't know which bacteria are getting moved between people.
A pure culture of bacteria, like RePOOPulate, could be safer and more reproducible, Pardi says.
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:53:23 GMT
How medical marijuana effects your body
Yahoo Lifestyle
Published on Aug 24, 2018
Understanding marijuana’s medical value starts with getting a clear picture of what it is and what it does. Here's a look at how it works in the body.
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Here's exactly how medical marijuana works in the body
Yahoo Lifestyle Abby HaglageAugust 22, 2018
Americans who doubt that marijuana has medicinal benefits are now — squarely — in the minority. According to a Healthday/Harris Poll released this July, nearly 9 in 10 Americans now support legalizing the drug for medicinal use (compared to just 57 percent for recreational).
This sentiment is reflected in the nation’s legal landscape, where 31 states (plus D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico) have legalized it for medical use. But with a Schedule I classification remaining from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the drug remains federally illegal — making it difficult to track down information about its benefits and dangers.
Part of this stems from researchers’ inability to study the drug’s effects on humans, since the DEA considers Schedule I substances as having “no currently accepted medical use.” So how does medical marijuana work to treat various ailments in the body?
Medical marijuana can help treat everything from Crohn’s disease to multiple sclerosis. Here’s what it does to your body. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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Understanding marijuana’s medical value starts with getting a clear picture of what it is. Marijuana — sometimes referred to as cannabis — is a part of a family of flowering plants that includes hemp. The plant has 100 different substances called cannabinoids, which are active chemicals that can alter the body and mind.
Two cannabinoids in particular have proven beneficial in medical ways — tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is a psychoactive ingredient (it contains the mind-altering properties associated with feeling high), but CBD offers health benefits without causing a high. But how do they work exactly?
According to Caroline Hartridge, a medical cannabis expert and doctor of osteopathic medicine, these ingredients revolve around our nervous system. “The CBD and THC operate within our endocannabinoid system — the largest neurotransmitter system within the body — which helps regulate or modulate our homeostasis, everything from temperature to appetite to reproduction to sleep/wake cycles,” she tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “Those two chemicals in particular work in a lock-and-key mechanism where receptors are the lock and CBD and THC are the different keys. Once the CBD and the THC interact with that receptor, they can stimulate bone health, they can decrease blood pressure, and they can modulate your perception of pain and even your memory of an unfavorable event.”
Through this complicated lock-and-key model, THC and CBD offer relief from symptoms caused by conditions like multiple sclerosis, cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and Crohn’s disease. In particular, THC can help reduce nausea, increase appetite, decrease pain and inflammation, and help with muscle-control problems. CBD has benefits including pain reduction, controlling epileptic seizures, and potentially reducing the effects of mental illness such as anxiety.
As far as accessing the drug in your state, Hartridge recommends checking the health department’s website in your state first and then checking in with your doctor. “I would book an appointment and have an open and honest conversation with your primary care provider,” Hartridge says. For more information about medical marijuana’s benefits and where it is legal, go to Norml.com.
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:54:31 GMT
This is interesting and good to know.
Blood types are a 20-million-year mystery
Verge Science
Published on May 15, 2018
Do you know what your blood type is? It’s a pretty basic health question with a pretty bizarre history. We take a look at some ill-fated blood experiments from yesteryear, and try to figure out why it is that all blood isn’t alike. And, our intrepid video director Cory Zapatka takes the question into his own hands with a blood typing kit and a needle...
BloodType Diet
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:55:37 GMT
Gluten problem or Lectin Problem?
How to Block Lectins - by Dr. Peter D'Adamo
BloodType Diet
Published on Aug 6, 2018
Dr. Peter D’Adamo, the author of Eat Right 4 Your Type and creator of the Blood Type Diet talks about his unique lectin-blocking formula made specifically for each blood type. Lectins are the tiny proteins found in foods that can react drastically different depending on the blood type of the person. Understanding these interactions and alleviating the negative ones with Deflect is a key part of maintaining your overall health.
Learn more about Deflect: www.4yourtype.com/deflect-lect...
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:56:25 GMT
I recently heard Elizabeth on coasttocoastam. I can't vouch for her abilities but you can begin your research on her here if you are in the market for a healer.
Elizabeth Joyce
Elizabeth Joyce is a modern day mystic, author and master spiritual teacher/healer through the grace of God, who works through the risen power of the kundalini as a conduit. She transmits this pure energy from the Source. Healing has occurred simply by being in her presence, or by voice activation, or vibration. Elizabeth gives personal spiritual counseling and astrology/psychic readings all over the world. She is a popular, gifted speaker on the unknown mysteries, higher realities, and higher wisdom. Many of her accurate successes have been documented through national media.
new-visions.com/
www.empoweradio.com/home/podcasts/on-demand/miracle-of-healing/812597-Unlimited-Realities-with-Elizabeth-Joyce.html
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:57:22 GMT
Paul Stamets has been a dedicated mycologist for over thirty years, has discovered and co-discovered four new species of mushrooms, and pioneered countless techniques in the field of edible and medicinal mushroom cultivation. He will discuss how we can capitalize on mycelium’s digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants, catch and reduce silt from streambeds, and pathogens from agricultural watersheds, control insect populations, and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens.
www.youtube.com/user/paulstamets
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fungi.com/
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 5:59:58 GMT
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Did Dr Johanna Budwig Recommend Surgery to Remove Cancer Tumors?
Published on Aug 7, 2018
Click here to download the FREE Budwig Guide: goo.gl/qcZxLE
It's packed with information on natural treatments for cancer as well as tips on how to follow the Budwig Diet.
Did Dr Johanna Budwig Recommend Surgery to Remove Cancer Tumors?
Watch this video to find out. You can also read our blog that gives more details about how the Budwig Protocol tackles tumors: www.budwigcenter.com/the-budwi...
At the budwig center, we receive many questions about the Budwig Protocol and how to treat cancer naturally. Click on the link to see more FAQs: www.budwigcenter.com/faq/
Or go to our FAQ YouTube playlist: goo.gl/1yJ98N
“Ketogenic Diet” Or “Budwig Diet”?
budwigcenter.com/ketogenic-diet-or-budwig-diet/
For many cancer patients, following a healthy diet is a must. With the countless healthy-eating programs out there to choose from, few have offered as much hope and reaped as many benefits for cancer patients as both the Budwig diet and also the Ketogenic diet. For those familiar with both, the question begs to be asked: which diet should I follow? Which is the most effective for a cancer patient?
What’s the difference?
Consider the science behind the two diets. The Budwig Diet is known for minimizing toxins and maximizing nutrients by using as many natural and organic foods as possible. Most importantly, it acts as a pro-oxidant, oxygenating our cells and changing the way diseased cells behave so that they function as “normal” again.
The Ketogenic diet, on the other hand, induces a different “change” causing the body to get its energy from fats instead of glucose. This process is specifically indicated for those cancer patients with an advanced diagnosis that are “fighting against the clock.” Those suffering pain caused from inflammation have also noticed that in a matter of days their pain subsides.
So, keeping in mind the distinct functions and benefits of both methods, do we really have to choose, or can we have the best of both worlds? The Budwig Center has worked to provide the needed instruction to anyone interested in doing a combination Keto-Budwig diet.
Three (3) Reasons Why Plant Based Protein is the Better Choice
The Keto-Budwig diet works solely with plant-based protein. Plants provide quality essential amino acids in just the right amounts. Advocates of animal protein will often refer to plant-based proteins as “low quality”. However, research affirms that proteins from both plants and animals are “complete proteins” (meaning they contain all of the essential amino acids we need).1
The difference is in the proportion of essential amino acids. Plants have a lower percentage of these amino acids. However, that is a good thing. A higher ratio of essential amino acids, as is the case with animal protein, is actually damaging to our health.
Another factor that favors plant protein is that animal protein lacks essential fiber. Meat, dairy, and eggs have no fiber, whereas plant protein has fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, making it the better choice. According to the USDA, 95% of Americans do not get an adequate amount of dietary fiber.2,3
Increased Risk of Cancer with Animal Protein and IGF-1 Hormone is our third reason for choosing the plant protein alternative.
As already mentioned, animal protein contains a higher amount of essential amino acids. This results in our bodies producing increased levels of the hormone insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).4,5,6,7,8,9,10
What does that mean? The IGF-1 hormone stimulates cell division and growth in both healthy and cancer cells. Therefore, the result of having higher circulating levels of IGF-1 has been consistently associated with increased cancer risk, proliferation, and malignancy.
Dr. Budwig Encouraged a Vegetarian Diet for Cancer
Dr. Budwig was undoubtedly ahead of her time by recommending a vegetarian diet for her cancer patients. The Dr. Budwig approach that allows for all fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, beans, etc., has successfully helped countless people reverse their cancer.
However, the Budwig Center has introduced the “Keto-Budwig” food plan specifically for those “stubborn” cases that do not respond to the regular program and seem to need an extra ‘push’.
In addition, many would like to reverse their cancer and recover their health in the shortest time possible. Following a minimum six-week “Keto-Budwig” diet literally “starves” cancer cells.
Keto-Budwig Diet
To understand how this program can reverse cancer faster, we need to take a look at the ways cancer cells differ from normal cells.
Cancer cells have ten times more insulin receptors on their cellular surface than normal cells. Thus, they will gorge themselves on glucose (sugar) and quickly thrive and spread. This is supported by the data that the lowest survival rate is found among cancer patients with the highest blood sugar levels.
What else? Well, cancer cells also have damaged mitochondria and are unable to create energy from aerobic respiration. Cancer cells cannot metabolize fatty acids for energy. The concept behind the ketogenic diet is that your liver uses fatty acids to produce ketones. These small molecules are then used as fuel by the body. The ketogenic approach switches the body from a glucose energy source to a fatty acid energy source. This restriction is in effect removing the food source of cancer cells, causing them to starve to death.
Now, how about we kick cancer while its down! In addition to the above benefits, when the Keto-Budwig approach is combined with intermittent fasting (for example eating your last meal at 6 pm and not eating again until the next morning at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m.), it increases ketone production and can starve cancer cells even more.
Scientists at the European University of Frankfurt followed a specific research group and found several of the patients using the ketogenic diet had dramatic recoveries. In one case a woman with breast cancer that had metastasized to her lungs and bones had full remission.
Fast Facts on Fasting
Fasting is by no means a new way of healing as it has been promoted over the centuries in ancient historical and even religious texts.
Animals instinctively stop eating when they are sick.
Significantly, fasting releases vast quantities of stem cells that assist with the body’s self-regeneration process. It’s interesting to note that many people currently spend thousands of dollars at stem cell clinics in the hopes of similar benefits.
Try it out Today!
The Ketogenic Diet has helped countless people reverse all types of cancer and recover their health. The same has been proven with the Budwig Diet. Why not try the amazing diet that incorporates the healing power of both! You can get the “Keto-Budwig” diet when you enroll in the Budwig Center natural, nontoxic cancer program. Our program comes with a complete guide on how to correctly implement the “Keto-Budwig” diet into your daily routine.
To find out more about our programs CLICK HERE>>>
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Young VR, Pellett PL. Plant proteins in relation to human protein and amino acid nutrition. Am J Clin Nutr. 1994;59(5 Suppl):1203S-1212S
Usual Intake from Food and Beverages 2007-2010 Compared To Dietary Reference Intakes; Part E. Section 2: Supplementary Documentation to the 2015 DGAC Report. Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Available here: health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015binder/meeting2/docs/refMaterials/Usual_Intake_072013.pdf (accessed Jul. 4, 2016).
NS Rizzo, K Jaceldo-Siegl, J Sabate, and GE Fraser. Nutrient Profiles of Vegetarian and Nonvegetarian Dietary Patterns. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013 Dec; 113(12):1610-9. Available here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23988511 (accessed Jul. 4, 2016).
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Youngman LD, Campbell TC. Inhibition of aflatoxin B1-induced gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase positive (GGT+) hepatic preneoplastic foci and tumors by low protein diets: evidence that altered GGT+ foci indicate neoplastic potential. Carcinogenesis. 1992;13(9):1607-1613.
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Ornish D, Weidner G, Fair WR, et al. Intensive lifestyle changes may affect the progression of prostate cancer. J Urol. 2005;174(3):1065-1069.
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Allen NE, Appleby PN, Davey GK, Kaaks R, Rinaldi S, Key TJ. The associations of diet with serum insulin-like growth factor I and its main binding proteins in 292 women meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2002; 1(11):1441-1448.
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Budwig Diet Protocol
Cancer Tutor Team Cancer Tutor Team +
Updated November 21, 2018 • Read time: 27 mins Print 178
In my research, Dr. Johanna Budwig’s name has been referred to on numerous occasions. The articles mentioned that Dr. Budwig was using organic flaxseed oil combined with organic low fat cottage cheese in preventing and curing Cancer and Chronic Diseases. I would just shake my head in disbelief and, without giving it a second thought, move on to other research. I was not willing to take the time to investigate this protocol. It did not make any sense to me how this could possibly work. That was a big mistake on my part.
5 Facts about the Budwig Diet
1. It has been said that Dr. Budwig was a seven-time Nobel Prize nominee. (all nominations are sealed and not released for 50 years, so, we won't know for sure until the 50 years are up)
2. In Dr. Budwig’s protocol, there is much more than just flax oil and cottage cheese.
3. The mixing of the oil and cottage cheese allows for a chemical reaction to take place between the sulfur protein in the cottage cheese and the oil, which makes the oil water soluble for easy absorption into your cells.
4. There are options for people who are lactose intolerant.
5. Just as flax oil and cottage cheese are used in the Budwig Protocol, some foods should NOT be used while using the protocol.
If you are researching this website for a loved one, family member, or a friend who is suffering from a terminal or chronic disease this is one of the most important pieces of information I have come across during thousands of hours of research. Please take the time to read this carefully as this can be a life-saving protocol.
If you are already familiar with the science on how the Budwig Diet works you may scroll directly down to The Budwig Protocol section. There it will guide you in what to purchase and how to mix the organic flax oil and organic low fat cottage cheese as well as some explanation to the diet.
To understand the full diet, Dr. Budwig's book will have to be purchased (links to her books are below). In Dr. Budwig’s protocol, there is much more than just flax oil and cottage cheese. If you are just now hearing about this protocol for the first time you need to read this paper in its entirety to understand how this protocol works in healing your body. This is a very, very powerful protocol when done properly and has healed thousands of people with chronic and terminal diseases.
much more:
www.cancertutor.com/budwig/
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:08:36 GMT
Anti-inflammatory diet including chocolate, red wine and beer can help you live longer, study claimsThe Independent Sabrina Barr,The Independent Mon, Sep 17 9:52 AM MST .
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Activities touted as having the ability to reduce one’s risk of an early death, such as catching up on sleep at the weekend and drinking three cups of coffee, seem to appear on a daily basis.
However, a new study is claiming that an anti-inflammatory diet that includes chocolate, red wine and beer could be the key to a longer lifespan.
Researchers at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland carried out a study of around 70,000 men and women whose lifestyles were closely examined during a 16-year period.
The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, compared the mortality of those who followed an anti-inflammatory diet and those who didn’t.
The team concluded that those who followed an anti-inflammatory diet, regularly eating foods such as fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, nuts, chocolate and moderate amounts of red wine and beer, had an 18 per cent lower risk of death by any cause.
Furthermore, they also had a 20 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 13 per cent reduced risk of death caused by cancer.
Of the people who smoked, those who followed an anti-inflammatory were also recorded as having a reduced risk of an early risk compared with the smokers who didn’t.
Following an anti-inflammatory diet can be beneficial for people who suffer from a myriad of health conditions, as Fran McElwaine, director for the UK Health Coaches Association, explains.
“As inflammation lies at the root of most chronic, lifestyle-related disease, including arthritis, dementia, some cancers and cardiovascular disease, a diet that reduces inflammation can only be a good thing,” she tells The Independent.
“There are plenty of foods which reduce inflammation - dark chocolate, which is a rich source of magnesium, zinc and other important trace minerals, and red wine, a source of the phyto-nutrient resveratrol included.”
Interest in foods that have anti-inflammatory properties has increased exponentially over the course of the year, as outlined Hitwise.
According to the marketing company, internet searches for “anti-inflammatory food” have risen by 274 per cent since the beginning of 2018, with searches for “gut microbiome” increasing by 311 per cent and searches for “gut health” rising by 293 per cent.
While this study was carried out with a large sample of people, Harley Street nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert warns that it’s essential to be wary when taking note of dietary advice, as no one diet will ever be suitable for everyone.
“It is important to remember that studies will never be able to accurately represent everyone and their own unique lifestyles and diets,” she says.
“So many factors must be taken into account. Sleep, activity levels, genetics and your job are just a few factors that can impact our health.
“Diet is of course a large component for good health and longevity but focusing on foods as good or bad isn’t helpful either.”
Earlier this year, a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology claimed that eating up to three chocolate bars every month can drastically reduce your risk of experiencing heart failure later on in life.
www.yahoo.com/style/anti-inflammatory-diet-including-chocolate-165244657.html
Anti-inflammatory diet of fruit and veg could help you to live longer, says study
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New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has found that following an anti-inflammatory diet could lower your risk of an early death from any cause, as well as diseases like cancer or heart disease.
An anti-inflammatory diet is rich in antioxidants and involves eating plenty of fruit and veg, like blueberries, tomatoes and leafy greens, nuts and olive oil.
Many will be pleased to hear that the regime also allows for the moderate intake of red wine and beer, though current government guidelines suggest you aim for at least two consecutive "alcohol free days" each week to keep consumption at a reasonable level.
A group of researchers followed 68,273 Swedish men and women aged between 45 and 83 for a period of 16 years.
They set out to examine the relationship between an anti‐inflammatory diet index (AIDI) and all‐cause and cause‐specific mortality, to determine the link between the AIDI and differences in survival time, while also taking into account the association with participants' smoking status.
They found that those who most closely followed an anti-inflammatory diet had an 18 per cent lower risk of dying of any cause than those who followed it to a lesser extent during this time. Not only that, but participants also had a 20 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 13 per cent lower risk of cancer mortality.
"It is known that fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, red wine, beer and chocolate are rich in antioxidants", lead author Dr. Joanna Kaluza, an associate professor at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, in Poland is quoted in Metro as saying.
"Wholegrain bread, breakfast cereal, vegetables and fresh as well as dried fruits are rich in dietary fibre, and olive and canola oils are rich sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are of potential health benefit because of their anti-inflammatory properties," she continued.
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Smokers benefited the most from following the diet. Of those who followed it closest, 31 per cent were less likely to die (of any cause), 36 per cent less likely to die of cardiovascular diseases and 22 per cent less likely from cancer, compared to the smokers who followed it the least.
Inflammation is part of the body’s autoimmune response. It is triggered when your body recognises something foreign, like an invading microbe or chemical, according to a Harvard Medical School blog post.
However, chronic inflammation has been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's, with pro-inflammatory foods including unprocessed and processed red meat, organ meats, chips, and fizzy drinks.
"Our dose-response analysis showed that even partial adherence to the anti-inflammatory diet may provide a health benefit," said Kaluza.
The authors concluded that following a diet rich in anti‐inflammatory foods may reduce all‐cause mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality, and prolong survival time especially amongst smokers.
www.yahoo.com/news/anti-inflammatory-diet-fruit-veg-134300334.html
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:16:01 GMT
Once again, get the HELL off of statin drugs especially if you have neurological issues like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Cholesterol is the most important molecule in the human body needed to sustain life. Why in GOD'S name would you take a poison (to the liver) to lower levels of this life sustaining substance? Big Pharma has cleaned up while their drug has caused all kinds of issues like dementia, heart attacks, Parkinson's, etc. EAT MORE SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS!!!
'No evidence' having high levels of bad cholesterol causes heart disease, claim 17 physicians as they call on doctors to 'abandon' statins
Researchers have warned statins offer no protection to millions of people
The findings add to the ever-growing row over the cholesterol-busting pills
High levels of LDL-C has been considered a major cause of heart disease
The new study, of almost 1.3 million patients, shows there is no such link
By STEPHEN MATTHEWS ASSISTANT HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 08:07 EDT, 17 September 2018 | UPDATED: 03:11 EDT, 18 September 2018
No evidence exists to prove that having high levels of bad cholesterol causes heart disease, leading physicians have claimed.
Researchers have warned statins - cholesterol-busting drugs - offer no protection to millions of people and doctors should 'abandon' them.
The findings add fuel to the ever-growing, controversial row over statins, as cardiologists continue to disagree on whether the cheap pills have any benefit.
Experts do agree that for people who already have a high heart risk - particularly those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke - statins are proven lifesavers, slashing the chance of a second attack.
High levels of LDL-C, known as bad cholesterol, has been considered a major cause of heart disease - the world's leading killer - for at least 50 years.
But the new study, based on data of around 1.3 million patients, suggests doling out statins as a main form of treatment for heart disease is of 'doubtful benefit'.
Researchers have warned statins - cholesterol-busting drugs - offer no protection to millions of people and doctors should 'abandon' them +1
Researchers have warned statins - cholesterol-busting drugs - offer no protection to millions of people and doctors should 'abandon' them
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A team of 17 physicians from across the world discovered high LDL-C levels were unrelated to a higher risk of heart disease in the general population.
This also remained true for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes them to have abnormal levels of LDL-C.
The study, published in the Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, also found no link between high levels of LDL-C and atherosclerosis.
This is despite medical literature stating fatty deposits that clog arteries - known medically as atherosclerosis - are made up of cholesterol.
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And heart attack patients were shown to have lower than normal cholesterol levels of LDL-C.
Professor Sherif Sultan, one of the authors, told The Irish Times the 'strongest finding' was elderly people with high levels of LDL-C live the longest.
Dr Malcolm Kendrick, a GP who works in Macclesfield and author of The Great Cholesterol Con, was one of the researchers involved.
The remaining scientists, who delved into the data of previous trials, hailed from the US, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, France and Japan.
Writing in the journal, they wrote: 'We suggest clinicians should abandon the use of statins and PCSK-9 inhibitors.'
PCSK9 inhibitors are a relatively new class of cholesterol lowering treatments, which studies have shown are just as effective at cutting levels of LDL-C as statins.
Dr Aseem Malhotra, an NHS cardiologist who wasn't involved in the study, told MailOnline the evidence is mounting against the use of statins.
He said: 'Having reviewed the totality of the evidence, in my view the only people that should be offered statins are those with established heart disease risk.'
Dr Malhotra, an avid supporter of ditching statins and eating healthily, added that a 'very small minority of patients' with FH may also benefit from receiving statins.
He said: 'For everyone else, the tens of millions taking the drug worldwide who don't fall into these categories, they should know statins won't help them live one day longer.'
It comes after a major study in the British Medical Journal concluded last week that giving statins to elderly people in good health could be a waste of time.
The Spanish research of 47,000 over-75s found no evidence that statins make any difference to low-risk patients, despite health officials' attempts to get more people taking them.
Up to six million adults in Britain currently take statins to lower their cholesterol levels and thereby reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
But many doctors and patients are worried about the pills' long-term harms and they have been linked to diabetes, muscular pain and memory loss.
Scores are uneasy with what they describe as the 'overmedicalisation' of the middle-aged, which sees statins doled out 'just in case' patients have heart problems in later life.
Supporters on the other hand, including the health watchdog Nice, say the pills should be prescribed more widely to prevent thousands of early deaths.
An array of evidence has already shown statins to be very effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients who have already had one.
Professor Metin Avkiran, associate medical director at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'We have more than twenty years’ worth of research showing that statins are an effective way of reducing the risk of a heart attack in people at high risk, particularly those who’ve already suffered a serious cardiovascular event.
'The opinions expressed in this article don’t change anything, and patients who have been prescribed statins should continue to take them. If you have any concerns you should talk to your doctor.'
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:17:52 GMT
10 Powerful Benefits Of Drinking Moringa Every DayBrenda Godinez
By Brenda Godinez
Photo: Alessio Bogani
Moringa plant is beginning to gain more popularity as a new “superfood” for its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective properties among many other health benefits.
Moringa oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, ben tree, or drumstick tree, is a small tree from India, Pakistan, and Nepal that has been used for generations in Eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders.
Moringa has become popular as a natural leaf powder supplement, although the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and fruits are also edible.
It's used as a traditional remedy for many ailments, and here are 10 scientifically backed health benefits of consuming the moringa leaf:
1. It's nutrient-packed.
Moringa is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It contains significant amounts of vitamin A, C, and E; calcium; potassium; and protein.
2. It fights free radicals.
Antioxidants fight free radicals, molecules that cause oxidative stress, cell damage, and inflammation.
Moringa contains antioxidants called flavonoids, polyphenols, and ascorbic acid in the leaves, flowers, and seeds.
A study found that leaf extracts had higher antioxidant activity, free-radical-scavenging capacity, and higher inhibition of lipid, protein, and DNA oxidation than flowers and seeds.
This means it prevents the damage and degradation that free radicals cause in the cells of different organs in the body, keeping them healthy and functioning at their best.
3. It fights inflammation.
Inflammation can lead to chronic diseases like diabetes, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and obesity. Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body, and moringa leaf concentrate can significantly lower inflammation in the cells.
4. It helps reduce some diabetes symptoms.
Moringa leaf powder has been effective at reducing lipid and glucose levels and regulating oxidative stress in diabetic patients, which means it lowers blood sugar and cholesterol and improves protection against cell damage.
5. It protects the cardiovascular system.
Moringa leaf powder has heart-healthy benefits, particularly in blood lipid control, the prevention of plaque formation in the arteries, and reduced cholesterol levels.
6. It supports brain health.
Moringa supports brain health and cognitive function because of its antioxidant and neuro-enhancer activities. It's also been tested as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with favorable preliminary results.
Its high content of vitamins E and C fight oxidation that leads to neuron degeneration, improving brain function. It’s also able to normalize the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline in the brain, which play a key role in memory, mood, organ function, responses to stimulus such as stress and pleasure, and mental health, for example in depression and psychosis.
7. It protects the liver.
Moringa contains high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.
Moringa can reduce liver damage and fibrosis and reverse oxidation in the liver. Moringa oil can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative stress, and increasing protein content in the liver.
The liver is responsible for blood detoxification, bile production, fructose metabolism, fat metabolism, and nutrient processing, and it can only fulfill these functions with the aid of liver enzymes, so it's vital they stay at normal levels. For instance, lower levels of hepatic enzymes can impair its ability to filter the blood.
8. It contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
Moringa has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that fight infections. It's been effective against types of fungi that cause infections on skin and strains of bacteria responsible for blood and urinary tract infections and digestive problems.
9. It enhances wound healing.
Moringa has blood-clotting properties in its leaves, roots, and seeds that benefit wound healing and can reduce clotting time, which means it reduces the time it takes for scratches, cuts, or wounds to stop bleeding.
How to Use It
You can add moringa powder to your smoothie or drink it as a tea. The leaf powder was deemed safe in human studies, even in larger doses than normal. The powder has a mild flavor, so it makes for a light moringa tea with a slightly earthy taste.
But you might want to stay clear of seed extract consumption, as they have shown a level of toxicity in immune cells.
Moringa can have laxative effects in large quantities, so a safe dose to introduce it into your food or diet and avoid digestive problems is ½ to 1 teaspoon per day.
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:20:45 GMT
Aspirin is NO longer recommended to take for heart issues. Daily use has been killing thousands on a yearly basis. It causes bleeding in the brain as well as in the gut so much so it is often fatal.SHOULD I TAKE ASPIRIN DAILY? STUDY DEBUNKS POPULAR BELIEF DAILY DOSE EXTENDS YOUR LIFEBY KASHMIRA GANDER ON 9/18/18 AT 7:42 AM
ealthy elderly people do not benefit from taking a daily dose of aspirin. That's according to researchers, who also warn it could cause internal bleeding.
A low dose of aspirin is commonly prescribed to those who are at high risk of, or who have experienced, heart attacks or stroke—an approach that health organizations, including the American Heart Association, recommend, with the advice of a physician.
The off-patent drug is believed to work by thinning the blood and preventing clots from forming and triggering heart attacks and strokes.
However, in a trio of studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers in the U.S. and Australia found aspirin does not boost the life span of healthy older adults. Their findings stemmed from the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial.
Dr. Raj Shah, associate professor of family medicine with the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago and principal investigator of the ASPREE trial, told Newsweek: "The trial was designed and conducted because we as a society did not have enough evidence to suggest or not suggest low-dose aspirin for prolonging disability-free survival in healthy people over age 70.
"Now, clinicians and healthy older adults have more information to reach a shared decision about the risks and benefits of considering to take low-dose aspirin."
To understand the potential health risks and benefits of daily aspirin use, researchers recruited a total of 19,114 older people in the U.S. and Australia. The participants were at least 70 years old when they joined the study in 2010, although that ceiling was dropped to 65 for African-American and Hispanic volunteers in the U.S. because of their greater risk of developing heart disease and dementia.
Researchers studied the group for an average of 4.7 years. To qualify for the study, the participants must not have experienced cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke, or had a diagnosis of dementia.
Taking a low, 100-milligram dose of aspirin per day did not appear to provide any health benefits or preventive effects, compared with the placebo group, including the stopping of coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, the authors found.
But taking the drug was linked to a significant risk of internal bleeding in the digestive tract and brain.
The group that took aspirin was at a slightly higher risk of dying from the baseline, at 5.9 percent versus 5.2 percent in the placebo group. This small spike was explained by cancer deaths.
"The increase in cancer deaths in study participants in the aspirin group was surprising, given prior studies suggesting aspirin use improved cancer outcomes," said Dr. Leslie Ford, associate director for clinical research at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Prevention.
"Analysis of all the cancer-related data from the trial is underway, and until we have additional data, these findings should be interpreted with caution," Ford said.
Despite their findings, the researchers stressed that patients who are taking aspirin under a doctor's supervision should continue to do so unless told otherwise.
"The trial results focus on the disability-free longevity while taking low-dose aspirin over approximately five years. Further follow-up is needed to understand if disability-free longevity is impacted many years after low-dose aspirin exposure has stopped," said Shah.
Fiona Osgun, health information manager at the charity Cancer Research UK, told Newsweek: "Previous evidence has shown that, for people between 50 to 65, taking aspirin regularly could reduce the risk of some types of cancer, including bowel cancer and potentially breast cancer.
"But, as this research highlights, there are still unanswered questions. It's not clear at what age people should start and stop taking aspirin, what dose they should take and who might experience side effects. Aspirin can cause serious side effects, including life-threatening strokes, so it’s important for anyone thinking about taking aspirin regularly to talk to their GP first,” Osgun said.
Professor Peter Rothwell, director of the Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia at the University of Oxford, who was not involved in the study, stressed that the results apply only to those who have not experienced a stroke or heart attack.
"The study didn’t look at the question of whether people aged over 70 years should stop aspirin if they have been taking it for several years already [i.e., it wasn’t a withdrawal study], although it provides good evidence about the risks and benefits of starting aspirin anew in that age group," Rothwell said.
He continued: "The trial was stopped slightly earlier than planned, and the investigators are intending to continue in order to see whether any other risks or benefits emerge over the longer term."
Rothwell agreed that the study indicated "there is no overall benefit in terms of mortality, disability or dementia of starting aspirin and taking it for a period of about five years in healthy individuals aged over 70 years."
Commenting on aspirin use more broadly, Dr Ajay K. Gupta, senior clinical lecturer in clinical trials and cardiovascular medicine at Queen Mary University of London, told Newsweek: "Overwhelming evidence is that for those who have not, as yet, have had any heart attacks or stroke, there are huge benefits for lifestyle modifications, and also, to treat the risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. If those are being done, there is no need for aspirin for the majority of patients."
This article has been updated with comment from Dr Raj C. Shah and Dr Ajay Gupta.
www.newsweek.com/should-i-take-aspirin-daily-study-debunks-popular-belief-daily-dose-extends-1125573
TAKING ASPIRIN DAILY LINKED TO DANGEROUS SKIN CANCER, SAYS STUDY
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Taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks or stroke 'is ten times riskier for the elderly':
Warning use by over-75s is leading to 3,000 preventable deaths each year
Around 40 per cent of over-65s take aspirin in low doses to thin the blood
Researchers warned risks in the over-75s had been seriously underestimated
Study advised an additional drug – called a proton pump inhibitor
By COLIN FERNANDEZ SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT FOR THE DAILY MAIL
PUBLISHED: 18:31 EDT, 13 June 2017 | UPDATED: 03:14 EDT, 14 June 2017
Taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes puts the elderly at far greater risk of potentially deadly internal bleeding than first thought, a study claims.
Around 40 per cent of over-65s in the UK take aspirin in low doses to thin the blood and so prevent blood clots, which can lead to strokes or heart attacks.
But researchers warned yesterday the risks from taking the drug in the over-75s had been seriously underestimated – and was leading to around 3,000 preventable deaths a year.
Taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes puts the elderly at far greater risk of potentially deadly internal bleeding than first thought, a study claims
The Oxford University study concluded that the risk of a seriously disabling or fatal bleed in this age group was more than ten times higher than for younger patients. It was around the same as the chance of having a disabling or fatal stroke.
They advised that over-75s taking aspirin should take an additional drug – called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) – to reduce the risk of bleeding. Alternatively they need to discuss whether the advantage of taking aspirin is outweighed by the risk of internal bleeding.
Professor Peter Rothwell, from Oxford University, said: ‘We have known for some time that aspirin increases the risk of bleeding for elderly patients.
‘But our new study gives us a much clearer understanding of the size of the increased risk and of the severity and consequences of bleeds.
‘Our findings raise questions about the balance of risk and benefit of long-term daily aspirin use in people aged 75 or over if a proton pump inhibitor is not co-prescribed.’
Researchers studied 3,166 patients who had previously had a stroke or heart attack and were taking blood-thinning drugs – mainly aspirin.
Half the patients were aged 75 or over at the start of the study, which followed the progress of participants over ten years.
During this time 314 patients were admitted to hospital for internal bleeding. The proportion of survivors experiencing a new or worse disability rose from 3 per cent for those under-75 to a quarter for those older.
Professor Rothwell said research has shown that aspirin is effective at preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes but added: ‘Nevertheless, there are also about 3,000 excess bleeding deaths attributable to blood-thinners like aspirin across all age-groups.
Around 40 per cent of over-65s in the UK take aspirin in low doses to thin the blood and so prevent blood clots, which can lead to strokes or heart attacks
‘The risk of serious bleeding is much higher in the over-75s. In people under-75 the benefits of taking aspirin for secondary prevention after a heart attack or stroke clearly outweigh the relatively small risk of bleeding – these people needn’t worry.
‘In the over-75s the risk is higher – but the key point is that this risk is substantially preventable by taking proton pump inhibitors alongside aspirin.’
The research was not able to show that the observed increase in risk was entirely due to aspirin, the scientists pointed out.
But previous trials have shown that at least half the bleeds occurring while taking aspirin are caused by the drug.
The vast majority of patients taking part in the study were taking low dose (75mg) aspirin, said the researchers.
Only a few were being treated with a different anti-platelet drug, clopidogrel. It was not known if the findings applied to other blood-thinning drugs.
Professor Alan Boyd, president of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, which represents physicians, said: ‘This is an important finding for two reasons; first it has highlighted a serious problem in the over-75 population treated with long-term aspirin that needs to be recognised; and secondly it provides a solution to the problem in the recommendation of taking a PPI along with the aspirin to prevent the bleeding.
‘Also when major bleeding does occur in this older patient group it is more likely to be severe leading to increased hospitalisation and can be fatal.’
He noted that the cost of treating a patient with aspirin and an inhibitor was ‘very small’ in comparison with hospital treatment for a major bleed.
He concluded: ‘Since many of the 3,000 excess deaths are preventable by taking proton pump inhibitors, people over-75 should be prescribed a PPI along with their aspirin. Regardless of age, nobody should suddenly stop taking aspirin without speaking to their doctor.’
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4601608/Taking-daily-aspirin-ten-times-riskier-elderly.html
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:24:59 GMT
Study: Artificial Sweeteners Toxic to Digestive Gut BacteriaArtificial sweeteners commonly found in low-sugar foods can harm the gut microbial system.
By Alexa Lardieri, Staff Writer Oct. 1, 2018, at 1:52 p.m.
Because of the widespread use of artificial sweeteners in drinks and foods, many people consume them without knowing it.(SHARON PRUITT/EYEEM/GETTY IMAGES)
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS commonly used in foods and drinks have a toxic effect on digestive gut microbes.
According to a study published in the journal Molecules, researchers found that six common artificial sweeteners approved by the Food and Drug Administration and 10 sport supplements that contained them were found to be toxic to the digestive gut microbes of mice.
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore tested the toxicity of aspartame, sucralose, saccharine, neotame, advantame, and acesulfame potassium-k. They observed that when exposed to only 1 milligram per milliliter of the artificial sweeteners, the bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic.
"This is further evidence that consumption of artificial sweeteners adversely affects gut microbial activity which can cause a wide range of health issues," Ariel Kushmaro, a professor in BGU's department of biotechnology engineering, said in a press release.
According to the study, the gut microbial system "plays a key role in human metabolism," and artificial sweeteners can "affect host health, such as inducing glucose intolerance." Additionally, some of the effects of the new FDA-approved sweeteners, such as neotame, are still unknown.
However, the study found that mice treated with the artificial sweetener neotame had different metabolic patterns than those not treated, and several important genes found in the human gut had decreased. Additionally, concentrations of several fatty acids, lipids and cholesterol were higher in mice treated with neotame than in those not.
Because of the widespread use of artificial sweeteners in drinks and foods, many people consume them without knowing it. In addition to being found to be bad for health, some sweeteners have been identified as environmental pollutants. They can also be found in drinking water, researchers noted.
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:25:28 GMT
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:27:40 GMT
Lithium used to be an ingredient in 7up !7 Benefits of LithiumDr. Group
by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
Last Updated on January 15, 2015
An individual is running by the beach. Lithium helps promote bone health and also help individuals to focus.
Lithium, the mineral known for its efficacy against bipolar disorder, has become one of the most effective go-to for mental health. What many do not know, however, is that lithium offers a host of other lesser-known benefits, many of which go far beyond brain health. Lithium orotate, a popular lithium supplement, is perhaps the most bioavailable lithium available.
What is Lithium?
Lithium is a trace mineral in the same class as essential electrolyte minerals like sodium and potassium. Many authorities believe it to be a vital trace mineral and an essential nutrient and there exists a provisional recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults at 1 mg per day. [1] Lithium orotate, which differs from prescription lithium carbonate, is lithium combined with orotic acid. It was developed by Dr. Hans Nieper.
The Seven Health Benefits of Lithium
Below is a brief list of the seven little-known health benefits of lithium. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it does provide a bit of insight.
1. Promotes Normal Brain Health
Studies have shown that lithium may increase grey matter volume in the prefrontal cortex region of the brain, most likely through the generation of new stem cells. This process is called neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells. Research also demonstrates lithium’s neuroprotective potential and ability to discourage age-related, neurodegenerative brain shrinkage. [2] [3] Research shows that smaller amounts of lithium orotate can be used to support therapeutic brain levels of lithium for longer periods of time compared with lithium carbonate. These findings could revolutionize the field of brain research and neurodegenerative disease.
2. Supports Bone Health
The effects of calcium and phosphorus, two minerals integral to bone formation, may be enhanced through lithium supplementation. Some research indicates lithium’s potential to support bone strength. Lithium may also stimulate bone formation. [4] [5] [6] [7]
3. Promotes Focus and Attention
In one randomized, double-blind study comparing a popular mind medicine with lithium, it was found that lithium was comparable at addressing the most common symptoms of short attention span and even secondary symptoms like mood imbalance. [8]
4. Therapeutic Support for Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette’s syndrome is a motor system disorder, with symptoms that include involuntary muscle movements and uncontrollable vocal sounds. A preliminary yet promising study found that lithium had a better outcome than a commonly-prescribed drug. Additionally, the group given lithium experienced a significant and dramatic decrease in the number of tics and involuntary vocal sounds. No side effects were reported in the study and recurrence of symptoms in the lithium group were still clear months later. [9]
5. Supports Immune Health
Recent research has shown that lithium may have potent immune-bolstering effects, simultaneously exerting immune stimulating properties along with activity against harmful organisms. One major mechanism is by decreasing the level of prostaglandin activity. Prostaglandins are tiny signalers in every cell of the body, modulating a variety of metabolic actions. Excessive prostaglandin activity can depress immune function; however, lithium may play a role in preventing its overproduction and immune-suppressing effects. [10] [11] [12]
6. Encourages Longevity
Exciting research from Japan has demonstrated a strong correlation between lithium consumption and longevity. The study involved analyzing 18 water municipalities that consisted of over 1.2 million citizens. Results showed lower mortality rates from all causes in the population groups receiving higher levels of lithium in the water supply. Research suggests that lithium may act as an antioxidant, possibly providing anti-aging, life-extension benefits. [13] [14]
7. Helps Balance Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a subgroup of anxiety disorders characterized by obsessive thoughts and behaviors. The exact cause of this disorder remains unknown; yet, scientists believe a combination of biological, psychological, and even environmental factors may fuel the disorder.
A reduction of symptoms common in classic OCD has been associated with lithium supplementation. Compulsive and pathological gamblers have also shown positive response to lithium supplementation, possibly by modulating dopamine imbalances in the brain. [15] [16]
Conclusion
Aside from helping patients with bipolar disorder and similar mental health issues, lithium has a wide and ever-growing list of health benefits. Researchers continue to investigate the potential of this vital trace mineral.
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Post by the Scribe on Mar 3, 2021 6:29:29 GMT
wonderful person
Well-known voice of occult and esoteric ideas, Mitch Horowitz, shares his guide to creating miracles in your own life through the power of thought. Drawing on the work of New Thought pioneers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Napoleon Hill, and Neville Goddard, he'll lay out a concise pathway to manifest your deepest desires.
Mitch announced that he prays 3 pm (EST) every day and if anyone would like him to pray for you email him at his website. What have you got to lose? There is an art to prayer. Most do it incorrectly. (my words not his)
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Mitch Horowitz: The Miracle Club
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Published on Jun 4, 2018
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How to Make a Miracle with Mitch Horowitz
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Streamed live on Apr 6, 2018
What Cayce and Universal Laws Teach Us About Our Surprising Potential with favorite presenter Mitch Horowitz, author of "Mind As Builder: The Positive-Mind Metaphysics of Edgar Cayce," in an exploration of this core concept from the Cayce readings in a presentation that is both entertaining and enlightening.
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