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Protection Against Parkinson’s In Your Coffee

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:59:00 +0000

Research shows that drinking coffee reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease by as much as 80 percent and protects against other neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s. It increases insulin sensitivity, and a high intake—at least six cups a day—lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by 54 percent in men and 30 percent in women.

Coffee improves concentration and alertness, boosts mood, and decreases suicide risk. In fact, just the smell of coffee relieves stress in animals. This popular drink also controls asthma and can even halt a full-blown attack in its tracks. Additionally, coffee can stop migraine headaches, curb appetite, prevent tooth decay, and increase the effectiveness of aspirin and other analgesics (Anacin and Excedrin both contain caffeine). And if you drink it before working out, your endurance will improve and you’ll have less exercise-induced muscle pain.

Coffee is a terrific source of protective antioxidants. Researchers evaluating both the antioxidant levels of various foods and drinks and the frequency with which those items are consumed have found that the average amount of coffee consumed by American adults per day about 1.6 cups provides 1,300 mg of antioxidants. Tea, the second richest source, supplied only 295 mg, followed by antioxidant-rich (but sparingly eaten) fruits and vegetables, which provide fewer than 75 mg each of antioxidants per day.

Some studies reveal that regular and decaffeinated coffee both have benefits and caffeine gives the drink much of its oomph. In addition to perking up the nervous system, caffeine increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine and enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain.

The Last Of Hot Flashes?

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:15:06 +0000

85% of women in the United States experience hot flashes at some point as they go through menopause, especially during the first couple of years. It has been calculated that up to 50% of women may continue to experience hot flashes for many years thereafter. The cause of the so called "hot flash" is mostly related to a drop in estrogen levels as a woman goes through the menopausal state. After experiencing a hot flash, many women may develop actual reddening of their skin along with heavy perspiration. Other symptoms of menopause include: impairment of normal sleep cycle, changes in behavior (particularly poor mood), lightheadedness, nausea, rapid heart beat, etc., and a generalized feeling of malaise.

There are certain triggers that seem to precipitate hot flashes, including consumption of caffeine, alcohol, hot and spicy food, hot weather, hot showers, etc. If you follow medical news you realize that artificial hormone replacement has many potential complications. There is, however, something natural you can take that is found in plants called phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are not estrogen; they are plant-based nutrients, otherwise known as isoflavones, which mimic the effects of estrogen. One of the main isoflavones is a chemical called genistein. In the September/October 2006 edition of the journal Menopause, researchers reviewed eleven studies on the effects of isoflavone ingestion and incidence of hot flashes. Five of the studies reviewed involved 177 treated participants who were given more than 15 mg of genistein per supplement. Each one of these five studies reported a statistically important decrease in hot flash symptoms. Isoflavones can also help support healthy bones, mood and cardiovascular function among other benefits.

Here's a superior new phytoestrogen product called PhytoEstrogen Ultra VitaCost Supplements . Each two soft gels contain 750 mg of borage seed oil, 600 mg of evening primrose oil and 150 mg of Novasoy, standardized to 40% isoflavones. Novasoy is the finest quality standardized isoflavone extract from ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company) with high levels of genistein. The 60 mg of elemental isoflavones this product provides is considered the most effective level based on clinical studies. There are also numerous studies that prove the wide ranging benefits of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) both borage oil and evening primrose oil provide. These include healthy skin, joints, immune function and many other health benefits. This comprehensive product also contains standardized wild yam extract, organic flax seed oil, black cohosh and dong quai. Dong quai has been shown to help balance estrogen levels, whereas wild yam extract may help balance natural progesterone levels to promote enhanced mood. I have seen a lot of phytoestrogen products on the market, but none this complete. Sixty soft gels cost less than $14.

Parkinson's Disease Help From A Papaya Preparation

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:58:46 +0000

There's a product that may help prevent or slow the progression of [tag]Parkinson's disease[/tag]. Itâ€™s called Immun'Age FPP (Fermented Papaya Preparation), which is manufactured by a Japanese company, Osato. Immun'Age FPP was first developed in 1969, and has been on the Japanese market for about the last 10 years. It's sold primarily as an immune booster. Immun'Age is produced from non-genetically modified papayas that are grown in Hawaii. The papayas undergo a fermentation process and are then dried and crushed into a fine powder. The final product is packed in 3-gram foil packs.

Doctors and researchers acquainted with Immun'Age FPP, including Dr. Luc Montagnier, president of the World Foundation for AIDS Research and Prevention, feel that the product's ability to scavenge free radicals is what makes it effective in helping treat Parkinson's disease. Finding the definitive cause of Parkinson's or any of the other neurological diseases that seem to be on the increase these days can be highly problematic.

Nevertheless, studies have shown that individuals who spray insecticides inside the home have twice the risk of developing Parkinson's when compared to those who don't. Studies also show that in farming communities where drinking water is contaminated with these chemicals there is a higher rate of the disease. Pesticide levels in brain tissue are higher in victims of Parkinson's than in the general population.

Reports from the 2003 American Chemical Society meeting showed that animals exposed to one of the most widely used insecticides, permethrin, developed Parkinson's-like symptoms, but stopped short of actually developing the disease. No one knows how much exposure any individual can take before the stage is set for Parkinson's or some other neurological problem. And when you consider permethrin-based insecticides are found under practically every kitchen sink in the U.S., this may seem rather daunting.

If you must use insecticides or pesticides, wear appropriate gloves, clothing, and masks to minimize your exposure, and store the containers as far from your living space as possible. If you're tending to your own garden, there are many books on organic gardening now available in bookstores, Internet sites and of course libraries. In the end, if you use insecticides to keep insects from coming into your home, there are natural techniques you can use instead, like sprinkling cayenne pepper around the edge of the house to repel ants.

Dr. Montagnier recommends taking two packets of the powder daily – one in the morning and another in the evening. For best results, the powder should be dumped under the tongue and taken on an empty stomach.