It has been known that regular exercise can reduce the risk of dementia by 30% and Alzheimer’s disease by 45%. Regular exercise increases the heart rate and more oxygen flows through our brains. Most of us do not have a … Continue reading
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My wife had major surgery five days ago. She remained overnight and came home on Wednesday afternoon. She followed all the pre-op instructions about eating, clear liquids, and more before surgery. However, she also started taking whole fruit mangosteen juice … Continue reading
As we age, our risk for neurological disorders increases. It is part of life. Why do some people live past 100 years of age and never lose an ounce of brainpower or memory, and others can develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) … Continue reading
Turmeric, the golden spice, has been used for centuries to treat many health problems, primarily pain, and inflammatory disorders. Health Benefits https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-turmeric. Ayurvedic and Chinese practices use turmeric for simple health issues, indigestion or headaches, to more severe diseases such … Continue reading
The benefits of green tea include lowering the risk of heart disease, improved blood flow, losing weight, and reducing the risk of diabetes. Brain health and cognitive function improve through neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and other neuroprotective effects. Neurogenesis https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Neurogenesis.aspx Neuro means … Continue reading
I believe we all know people who currently have depression or bipolar disorder. When they are on their medicines, they appear as normal as most other people we know. It is hard to notice anything out of the ordinary. However, … Continue reading
I advocate treating the cause of problems, not the symptoms. Treating the cause prevents problems from occurring. Dementia, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease are unrelated. Yet, each have similar causes that can be addressed. Oxidative stress is a major problem for … Continue reading
We know that fasting increases HGH (human growth hormone) which leads to increased longevity. Fasting normalizes many of the body’s hormone levels (insulin, leptin, ghrelin) and lowers oxidative stress. Animal studies show that intermittent fasting increases longevity. There have not … Continue reading
Religions have advocated fasting for centuries. A caloric restriction protocol was tested on rats in the early 1930s. The study showed that rats put on a severe diet early in their lives lived much longer than rats raised normally. They … Continue reading
The Basics: What you need to know if a few sentences. Eating less and exercising more is not the answer to looking younger, living longer and being healthier. A Calorie Restriction lifestyle is based on eating fewer calories, but those … Continue reading