Anti-Aging Tips From Fountain Of Youth AntiAging Medicine Pros » Depression http://www.afountainofyouth.org Your Personal Fountain Of Youth Resource Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:52:23 +0000 en hourly 1 admin admin Just another WordPress weblog No No Real Men Eat Broccoli And Keep Their Prostate! http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/real-men-eat-broccoli-and-keep-their-prostate/ http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/real-men-eat-broccoli-and-keep-their-prostate/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:49:10 +0000 admin http://67.19.103.226/~fountain/?p=440 Researchers at Wayne State University have been looking into the mechanism of DIM, or diindolylmethane, a substance found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. They believe that they have discovered how DIM works to cure prostate cancer by stimulating apoptosis (scheduled cell death) and inhibit angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) in prostate cancer patients. (J Biol Chem 07;282:21542–21550)(CancerRes 07;67:3310–3319) DIM is already well known for its effects on hormone balance in women. Research on the effects on hormones in men is relatively recent, however. To date there are no published studies using men, and only two using male mice but these studies offer encouraging signs so EAT YOUR BROCCOLI men!

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]]> Researchers at Wayne State University have been looking into the mechanism of DIM, or diindolylmethane, a substance found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. They believe that they have discovered how DIM works to cure prostate cancer by stimulating apoptosis (scheduled cell death) and inhibit angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) in prostate cancer patients. (J Biol Chem 07;282:21542–21550)(CancerRes 07;67:3310–3319) DIM is already well known for its effects on hormone balance in women. Research on the effects on hormones in men is relatively recent, however. To date there are no published studies using men, and only two using male mice but these studies offer encouraging signs so EAT YOUR BROCCOLI men!

]]> http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/real-men-eat-broccoli-and-keep-their-prostate/feed/ 0 Vitamins And Aging Populations Mood Swings http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/vitamins-and-aging-populations-mood-swings/ http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/vitamins-and-aging-populations-mood-swings/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:41:58 +0000 admin http://67.19.103.226/~fountain/?p=404 What can we do about mood swing disorders as we age ? We firmly believe that a good daily multivitamin is essential for optimal health, especially as we get older. Therapeutic doses of a broad range of vitamins and minerals help protect against degenerative disorders such as hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. A daily multi may also boost mood in most people as they age. British researchers enrolled 225 hospitalized patients, average age 75, and gave half of them a supplement providing 100 percent of the British equivalent of the RDAs. The other half received a placebo, and both groups were fed a normal hospital diet. When they were retested after six weeks, significant improvements in mood were noted in the supplement group, regardless of their initial level of depression. The research team speculated that much of the improvement stemmed from vitamin B12 and folic acid status, which dramatically rose in the supplement group but fell in the placebo group. These vitamins have been shown in numerous studies to affect mood and overall neurological function. Deficiencies are common, even among healthy people, which is why we recommend everyone take a good daily multivitamin. The single most talked about mood swing in women is premenstrual syndrome. Nutrition supplements can help greatly in most cases. Furthermore, resilient skin relies on anti-aging vitamins such vitamins e and c are antioxidants that are believed to prevent skin damage from free radicals that cause hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. Without these anti-aging vitamins, skin can become dry, oily, blotchy and dull. Include vitamins a, c, e and d, which enjoy the status of anti-aging vitamins.

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]]> What can we do about mood swing disorders as we age ? We firmly believe that a good daily multivitamin is essential for optimal health, especially as we get older. Therapeutic doses of a broad range of vitamins and minerals help protect against degenerative disorders such as hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. A daily multi may also boost mood in most people as they age. British researchers enrolled 225 hospitalized patients, average age 75, and gave half of them a supplement providing 100 percent of the British equivalent of the RDAs. The other half received a placebo, and both groups were fed a normal hospital diet. When they were retested after six weeks, significant improvements in mood were noted in the supplement group, regardless of their initial level of depression. The research team speculated that much of the improvement stemmed from vitamin B12 and folic acid status, which dramatically rose in the supplement group but fell in the placebo group. These vitamins have been shown in numerous studies to affect mood and overall neurological function. Deficiencies are common, even among healthy people, which is why we recommend everyone take a good daily multivitamin. The single most talked about mood swing in women is premenstrual syndrome. Nutrition supplements can help greatly in most cases. Furthermore, resilient skin relies on anti-aging vitamins such vitamins e and c are antioxidants that are believed to prevent skin damage from free radicals that cause hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. Without these anti-aging vitamins, skin can become dry, oily, blotchy and dull. Include vitamins a, c, e and d, which enjoy the status of anti-aging vitamins.

]]> http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/vitamins-and-aging-populations-mood-swings/feed/ 0 L-tryptophan For Depression? http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/l-tryptophan_for_depression/ http://www.afountainofyouth.org/depression/l-tryptophan_for_depression/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:51:57 +0000 admin http://67.19.103.226/~fountain/?p=340 It's important to realize that depression can stem from hundreds of factors. Of course this often makes it difficult to treat. Hormone imbalances, chronic infections, pain, cancer, and vitamin deficiencies can cause depression as well. Also, one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to depression is the regular use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. As with most ailments, accurate diagnosis is the key.

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]]> It's important to realize that depression can stem from hundreds of factors. Of course this often makes it difficult to treat. Hormone imbalances, chronic infections, pain, cancer, and vitamin deficiencies can cause depression as well. Also, one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to depression is the regular use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. As with most ailments, accurate diagnosis is the key.

The amino acid L-tryptophan was taken off the market nearly 20 years ago after a contamination problem in Japan. For the longest time it was difficult to obtain but now it's available again! You could get it with a prescription. Some pet supply houses were selling pharmaceutical-grade products “strictly for pets.” L-tryptophan is most widely known for its use in relieving insomnia, at doses of 1–2 g taken at bedtime. The amino acid is converted directly to serotonin in the brain, so it’s also useful for depression at around 3–5 g per day. Once you see some relief, you can cut back to the lower level. The availability situation has recently changed, and you can buy L-tryptophan freely once again.

Unfortunately, most doctors today seem to spend less time looking for the underlying causes of the problem and more time simply comparing observed symptoms with those listed as treatable by various drugs and prescribing the medication that fits best. Before you resort to any supplement or drug you should rule out health conditions like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), diabetes, weak adrenal function, and an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or pituitary gland as causes.

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