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Vitamin D deficiency linked to cognitive decline, increased risk of Alzheimer`s disease
Health conscious individuals understand the importance of maintaining proper vitamin D blood levels to dramatically lower the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, cancer and many autoimmune conditions. Researchers have now made an important connection between vitamin D status and advancing degrees of cognitive impairment. Proper levels of the sunshine vitamin are critical to maintain [...] -
The Role of Histamine in Mental Illness and its Attenuation with Vitamin C – Part II
Chapter 2: A Review of Related Literature and Research Introduction: “Histamine was synthesized in 1907 and later isolated from mammalian tissues” (Katzung, 1998, p. 261). It has multiple roles in the body, including neuromodulation and neurotransmission, allergic and inflammatory mediator, and gastric acid secretion stimulator. Common food sources of histamine are red wine and strawberries [...] -
MSG: This Poison Is A Neuro-Toxin
One of the primary additives used in food products is monosodium glutamate (MSG), a chemical added to enhance flavor. This substance occurs naturally in seaweed and has been used in oriental countries for thousands of years safely since the body is usually able to process this natural form of glutamate. However, in the 1940s, MSG [...] -
Coconut Oil Helps Reduce or Reverse Alzheimers Disease
A doctor`s husband made a remarkable reversal of his serious Alzheimer`s problem by ingesting coconut oil daily. Dr. Mary Newport had her husband Steve get off the pharmaceutical Alzheimer`s drugs as his condition just kept worsening with them, along with added negative side effects. Alzheimer`s disease affects over 5 million in the USA, and ranks [...] -
Common Kitchen Spices and Herbs are Greatly Beneficial To You
Many of us have a cabinet full of herbs and spices we use to help improve the flavor of our meals. What many may not realize is how much common kitchen herbs and spices can also help improve our health. Here are ten top examples: CAYENNE – Cayenne pepper has wonderful cardiovascular benefits, including lowering [...] -
Oxytocin Helps Autistic Kids Interact With Others More Naturally
An article in The Washington Post reports that oxytocin can help those with autism make eye contact and interact better with others. Oxytocin is known as the natural hormone that creates feelings of connection, trust, love, and joy. This is also the same hormone that is triggered by touch, soothing music, and consuming foods that [...]