Month: June 2018

JUNE 2018 MS NEWS- Yarrow And Cannabis To Manage Symptoms, New Therapies & More

Posted by | Jun 30, 2018 | , |

Herbs/ Supplements/ Natural Therapies Yarrow (A. millefolium): This new randomized controlled study shows that taking  A. millefolium (in two different doses, used for one year) decreased the annual relapse rate in MS patients. This supplement also show significant benefits in decreasing MS (volume) lesions on MRI, disability score and performance in learning. Quick note: yarrow is a herb with long history of use as a medicinal plant. Interestingly, is mostly known for its benefits to improve liver function and digestion. One more reason to see how working on gut health leads to brain health (gut brain axis). Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra ) is effective against bacteria that are considered to trigger autoimmunity , especially against  K. pneumoniae and A. baylyi- which are linked with the development of MS and ankylosing spondylitis.  Licorice_for _AI . This was a study in test tubes ( however, there are thousands of studies of licorice in human studies supporting its  many benefits). Note: DGL form of licorice is safer. Stem Cells as Potential Targets of Polyphenols in Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease: Using herbs -plant polyphenols promote the new brain cells and  repair the brain in MS and Alzheimer’s . Great candidates (including mechanism of action): polyphenols from cacao, green tea, curcumin, resveratrol, Ginkgo biloba, quercetin and more in this research paper. herbs promoting neurogenesis ALA: Higher levels of ALA  (plant-based ?-3 fatty acid a-linolenic acid) were associated...

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What Increases Acetylcholine Levels? How To Increase Acetylcholine Naturally With Supplements, Foods and Healthy Lifestyle

Posted by | Jun 21, 2018 | , |

  Interested to know how to increase acetylcholine levels or the best acetylcholine supplement ? Maybe you want to improve your memory, learning or be more productive. Maybe you want to manage brain conditions — from MS to Parkinson’s, depression, recovery after stroke or the well-known Alzheimer’s disease and myasthenia gravis (severe acetylcholine deficiency is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s and MG). Or perhaps you take prescription drugs that deplete acetylcholine levels- ie. antidepressants, antibiotics, antihistamines and anti hypertensive drugs? Read my other article about symptoms and causes of acetylcholine deficiency here.    What Increases acetylcholine levels ? Many foods and  supplements can help, in addition to making some healthy lifestyle changes (ie regular exercise, yoga and meditation). Below are the details.  How To Increase Acetylcholine With Herbs : Huperizine A, Brahmi Bacopa, Brahmi Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola How To increase Acetylcholine With Amino Acids: ALCAR, Taurine/Homotaurine How To Increase Acetylcholine With Vitamins, Minerals and Choline (Including Choline Based Supplements Alpha-GPC and CDP-Choline) How To Increase Acetylcholine With Foods, Herbs And Spices or Intermittent Fasting How To Increase Acetylcholine With Deep Breathing, Yoga and Meditation How To Increase Acetylcholine With Exercise How To Increase Acetylcholine By Improving Sleep   How To Increase Acetylcholine With Acupuncture What Increases Acetylcholine Levels? Some Thoughts Regarding Your Best Options 1.How To Increase Acetylcholine With Herbs : Huperizine A, Brahmi Bacopa, Brahmi Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha,...

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Ashwagandha Benefits For Brain, Sleep, Weight, Emotional Well-being And More

Posted by | Jun 17, 2018 | , |

  Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, aka Indian ginseng): I would say it’s one of the top 5 herbal supplements that can make a significant impact on your health and well-being. Ashwagandha for Brain Health (Neurodegeneration, Neuroinflammation, Immune Modulation). Anti-anxiety and Anti-depression Effects Ashwagandha As a Nootropic (Memory Booster) Ashwagandha For Weight Loss Ashwagandha Helps Manage Diabetes and High Cholesterol Levels Ashwagandha Keeps Your Fit and Strong Ashwagandha Improves Hormone Levels (Plus Works As an Aphrodisiac) Ashwagandha May Have Anticancer Effects More Health Benefits of Ashwagandha- Promotes Healthy Digestion, Antimicrobial Ashwagandha Is The Superstar Among 800 Plants  For Ayurveda Lovers Ashwagandha Side Effects & Precautions & How to Take Ashwagandha   It’s amazing to see how modern science is confirming the many benefits of this herb, which had been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine ((the traditional system of medicine in India) [1],[2]. I prefer Ashwagandha (“the Indian Ginseng”) over other ginsengs for MS and a few other autoimmune conditions.  Technical: Active ingredients: this herb had numerous health promoting ingredients. Especially important being withanamides, amino acids (including tryptophan, the precursor of serotonin and melatonin), and iron [3]. The key medicinal ingredients have the ability to cross the BBB, thus reaching the brain [4]. 1.Ashwagandha for Brain Health Ashwagandha works as a brain tonic, adaptogen (helps you adapt to physical and emotional stress) and rejuvenator of the nerves and brain...

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Tired Of Trendy Diets? Consider Pure Ancient Wisdom: The Ayurvedic Diet

Posted by | Jun 9, 2018 | , |

1.About Ayurvedic Diet 2.Understanding Your Nature (Dosha) 3.Your Constitution: The Unique Combination Of The 3 Doshas 4.Improving The Digestion, Skin and Lymphatic Systems Are All Important Goals Of  The Ayurveda 5.Some Basic Principles Of Ayurvedic Diet 6.Ayurvedic Diet Recommends Some Seasonal Changes 7.Food Combinations 8.More about Foods- Its Quality and Flavors 9. Some Thoughts We’ve created hundreds of diets. They all come and go, as a new trend becomes popular. Meanwhile, the principles of Ayurvedic diet had been consistent for thousands of years. It stood the test of time and helped millions of people to get back to health. Why not considering the Ayurvedic diet ? 1.About Ayurvedic Diet Unlike other diets, Ayurvedic diet is not just about what you have on the plate, or how many net carbs you consumed- it’s a complete, holistic experience. The diet is a key component of the Ayurvedic medicine. Other components of Ayurveda include: herbs, lifestyle changes, and exercise. This means that Ayurvedic diet will work best when combined with other lifestyle changes recommended by Ayurveda. It’s also interesting to see how scientific research from the last few decades confirm what Ayurvedic practitioners knew for a very very long time. Let’s look at the details. According to Ayurveda, we (humans) are part of the nature, just as animals and plants do. This system uses the laws of nature to treat diseases and maintain...

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Reversing MS and Other Brain Conditions With “The Prime” Tea/ Diet 

Posted by | Jun 4, 2018 | , |

Are you familiar with “The Prime” program  created by Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD ? If not, it’s time to learn about it.  About Dr.  Kulreet Chaudhary, MD Why is “The Prime “Diet  So Powerful ? The Benefits of The Prime Tea and Diet Including The Four Stages of The Prime Diet About Dr.  Kulreet Chaudhary, MD She has a unique and smart approach to restore health. Not just brain and gut health, but overall health. It comes from her medical background, US trained neurologist and neuroscientist, combined with the knowledge and wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic medicine. Her book “The Prime- Prepare and Repair Your Body For Spontaneous Weight Loss” may have got the attention of people who want to lose those extra pounds, but this plan was created for a different reason: to treat MS, Parkinson’s, headaches and other neurological problems. The weight loss part of her protocol is simply a “side effect” that was not planned or expected. Dr.Chaudhary had her own medical problems. When she developed stubborn headaches, she tried to use what she recommended to her patients :prescription drugs. However, she had to look into alternative options due to significant drug adverse reactions- including brain fog and weight gain. She went back to her Indian roots (her grandfather being the town doctor where she grew up) and started to learn Ayurvedic medicine. Not only she treated her headaches with...

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