Christopher C. W. Leong, Naweed I. Syed and Fritz L. Lorscheider, 2001, Retrograde degeneration of neurite membrane structural integrity of nerve growth cones following in vitro exposure to mercury - Neuroreport, Vol 12 No 4, 733-737. Leong, Syed and Lorscheider 2001 degeneration of neuron structures following exposure to mercury Video Length: 5:00 minutes Related Post … Continue reading Leong, Syed and Lorscheider 2001 degeneration of neuron structures following exposure to mercury
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. … Continue reading Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
Could We Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Restoring Epigenetic Balance?
Fascinating new research out of Drexel University suggests that restoring balance to certain epigenetic enzymes might reinstate memory and lead us closer to a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. This devastating type of dementia causes issues with memory, cognition, and behavior. Could epigeneticshelp reverse symptoms and bring back cognitive abilities in those with Alzheimer’s?The symptoms … Continue reading Could We Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Restoring Epigenetic Balance?
EWG Explains: How to choose the most energy efficient light bulbs
Energy efficient light bulbs are good for the environment and your pocketbook. Learn more tips on staying healthy at home with EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide: http://www.ewg.org/healthyhomeguide EWG Explains: How to choose the most energy efficient light bulbs Video Length: 1:34 minutes Related Post 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home 6 Tips … Continue reading EWG Explains: How to choose the most energy efficient light bulbs
A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat surface that is … Continue reading A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
What is Epigenetics?
Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression (active versus inactive genes) that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence — a change in phenotype without a change in genotype — which in turn affects how cells read the genes. Epigenetic change is a regular and natural occurrence but can also … Continue reading What is Epigenetics?
Key Foods on a Ketogenic Diet
Dr. Berg talks about the key foods on a ketogenic diet. We want to base this around nutrients. Vitamin C is one, so consume bell peppers, sauerkraut and lots of vegetables. Omega 3s from wild caught salmon and fatty fish is good. Then you have vitamin B1 from sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast. Potassium and magnesium … Continue reading Key Foods on a Ketogenic Diet
Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects
Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming bitter melon … Continue reading Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects
Lunar meteorite hints at the moon having water, once upon a time
A Japanese study reported that it found a mineral in a lunar meteorite that requires water in order to form. This discovery has led researchers to theorize that Earth’s satellite used to have liquid water, an article in Space.com states. Furthermore, the researchers believe the moon may contain underground pockets of water ice. Astronauts might be able to … Continue reading Lunar meteorite hints at the moon having water, once upon a time
Father of 2 almost died from sepsis after biting his nails
Gnawing on one’s fingernails is a common habit, but it is always a very bad idea. The hand is the primary vector for pathogens that invade the human body. And in a Good Housekeeping article, nail biting nearly cost one man his life. While biting his fingernails, Luke Hanoman opened a tiny wound on one of his fingers. That … Continue reading Father of 2 almost died from sepsis after biting his nails
