Month: August 2018

AUGUST 2018 MS NEWS- On Neurotransmitters, Mitochondrial Health, Natural Supplements & More

Posted by | Aug 31, 2018 | |

Neurotransmitters are important. Three new studies evaluate the impact of glutamate, GABA and acetylcholine.  Deep grey matter atrophy(degeneration) is a key component of MS, is present early and is associated with disability. This new study suggests that increased glutamate and deep grey matter atrophy correlates/ can predict the severity of MS. I wrote here how to improve(decrease) glutamate levels naturally.  A second study looks at alteration of gaba-glutamate pathway in MS. Check out my blogs on GABA and glutamate. A third study evaluates the impact on acetylcholine and how impairments along acetylcholine pathways are involved in neuroinflammation. I wrote here how to improve acetylcholine naturally. This fourth study does not mention neurotransmitters, but rather personality traits linked with MS. The researchers also looked at the parents of the participants of the study and found similarities.Although neurotransmitters were not mentioned in this article, I see these traits associated with neurotransmitter imbalances, particularly norepinephrine and dopamine, as well as serotonin.  Correcting neurotransmitter imbalances (glutamate, GABA, acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, orexins and histamine) in MS is very important, in my opinion. I wrote in details about all of them, and how can be corrected naturally. Also, check out Dr.Brunes protocol. Mitochondrial dysfunction in MS Mitochondrial dysfunction in MS was found in this new study. Researchers suggest the benefits of carnicetin and CoQ10 for MS management. Check out Dr. Terry Wahls’s protocol for MS....

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What Is Triphala? Triphala Benefits For Gut, Brain Health and More. Dosage & Safety

Posted by | Aug 27, 2018 | , |

  What is Triphala? A short answer: one of the best herbal combination to consider if you are looking to improve your health- especially gut health, as a general tonic and for anti-aging purposes.  It is one of the most popular herbal combination prescribed in Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old system of medicine from India. It has a lot of benefits, which are now confirmed by modern research studies. Let’s look at the details: I. What Is Triphala? Triphala Uses- Traditional Use II. Triphala Uses -Modern Research Triphala Benefits For Digestive Health Triphala Benefits As Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Herb Triphala Benefits For Stress Management and Brain Health Triphala Benefits For Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol. Plus Anti-Diabetes, Anti-Obesity Effects (Metabolic Syndrome) Other Triphala Benefits For Hair, Skin, and Nails, Eye Health, Anti Aging, Radioprotective, Anti-Cancer III. How To Take Triphala? Triphala Capsules Vs Powder. Triphala Dosage & Triphala Side Effects (Safety) IV. For Ayurveda Lovers- More Details I. What is Triphala? Triphala Uses -Traditional Uses Triphala means “three fruits”: Amalaki or the Indian Gooseberry, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. In traditional Ayurvedic Medicine is considered a complete body cleanser. It is classified as a “ tridoshic rasayana” as it promotes longevity and rejuvenation in individuals of all constitutions and ages. It helps detoxify the gut, purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other benefits of Triphala include its ability...

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How To Decrease Histamine In The Body Naturally Part II (Beyond Diet)

Posted by | Aug 19, 2018 | , |

Low Histamine Diet Plan I — Specific Foods That Promote Excess Histamine In The Body- read this article  In this article you care read about: Low Histamine Diet Plan II- General Rules For A Healthy Diet (And Lower Histamine) How To Reduce Histamine In The Body With Vitamins and Minerals How To Reduce Histamine In The Body With Herbs Other Ways To Reduce Histamine In the Body– With Better Sleep, Stress Management, And By Avoiding Toxic Chemicals Related articles: about the many roles of this neurotransmitter for brain, gut, immune system, inflammation and more, its connection with allergies, MS and other conditions  here. The best prescription meds targeting histamine receptors and mast cell stabilizers here.  Low Histamine Diet  Plan II- General Rules For A Healthy Diet (And Lower Histamine) What I consider more important than histamine content of the foods Key points for a healthy diet (more details below) Organic, fresh foods, cook daily; avoid leftovers, canned, frozen, and more importantly- processed foods and GMOs East as much as possible in season foods Eat as much as possible from local farms Variety is the key. You may need to limit foods for a short period, but only short term (a few weeks). Fresh fruits and veggies as much as possible. If you have issues with raw foods, try to either combine them with spices or cook them -again, with spices....

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Dealing With Excess Histamine? How To Reduce Histamine In The Body Naturally PART I

Posted by | Aug 12, 2018 | , |

  Low Histamine Diet Plan- PART I – Specific Foods To Promote Histamine In The Body In the next article you can read about: Low Histamine Diet Plan-General Rules For A Healthy Diet To Lower Histamine (Beyond Low Histamine Foods) How To Reduce Histamine In The Body With Vitamins, Minerals And Other Nutrients How To Reduce Histamine In The Body With Herbs Other Ways To Reduce Histamine In the Body– With Better Sleep, Stress Management, And By Avoiding Toxic Chemicals.   A few other related articles I wrote: here I cover the many roles of histamine for brain, gut, immune system, inflammation and more, its connection with allergies, MS and other conditions. In this article I looked at the best prescription meds and histamine receptors. I checked them out simply because I wanted to find their equivalent in natural medicine. You will see that the best options are anti histamine substances (anti-H1) and mast cell stabilizers. Targeting H3 receptors would also have great therapeutic potential, but we have limited research or knowledge on these. There are powerful ways to decrease excess histamine in the body as you will see below: Low Histamine Diet Plan Part I I’ve seen a lot of super restrictive low histamine diets. At the first glance they make sense. You feel sick even from eating an apparently harmless food (ie raspberries) and the natural reaction...

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Rhodiola Benefits For Brain Health, Hormonal Balance, Heart Function. Rhodiola Dosage And Safety.

Posted by | Aug 5, 2018 | , |

One thing that ancient Greek doctors and 20th century cosmonauts have in common ? They both enjoyed the benefits of Rhodiola. If you are looking for Rhodiola reviews and learn more about its benefits and safety, this article is for you. About Rhodiola Rhodiola Uses/Benefits — Traditional Use Rhodiola Health Benefits -Modern Research. Summary Rhodiola Benefits for Brain -Adaptogen, Nootropic, Anti-fatigue, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Protects Against Neurodegeneration. Rhodiola For Anxiety and Depression Rhodiola Benefits: Better Sleep, Anti-Fatigue, Enhances Work Productivity, Increases Athletic Performance And Speeds Up Recovery More Rhodiola Benefits: Anti-Aging/ Longevity Rhodiola Uses For Hormonal Balance- May Help Treat Infertility (Women) and ED (Men) Rhodiola Rosea Weight Loss More Rhodiola Uses: Rhodiola Benefits For Heart Rhodiola Benefits As An Antioxidant, Detox, Anti-cancer Supplement Rhodiola Dosage. How To Choose A Rhodiola Supplement Rhodiola Side Effects and Rhodiola Interactions 1.About Rhodiola Rhodiola Rosea, also known as “golden root” or “arctic root” is a perennial plant native to the arctic areas of Europe and Asia, but can also grow in Canada and US. As a medicinal herb, is been described first in Greek medicine about 2000 years ago. For the past few centuries, Rhodiola had been used in traditional medicine of Russia, Scandinavia, and other countries. Is also a popular herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Hundreds of scientific studies are now supporting the benefits of this herb. Why does is work so...

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