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25.01.2022 #MargaretAtwood #AliasGrace #story #narrative #meaning "When you are in the middle of a story it isn't a story at all, but only a confusion; a dark roaring, a blindness, a wreckage of shattered glass and splintered wood; like a house in a whirlwind, or else a boat crushed by the icebergs or swept over the rapids, and all aboard powerless to stop it. It's only afterwards that it becomes anything like a story at all. When you are telling it, to yourself or to someone else. Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace

25.01.2022 THE PHYSICIAN WHO BROUGHT CACAO TO ENGLAND #cacao #theobromacacao #apothecary #HansSloane An interesting piece of history from Chelsea Physic Garden.

22.01.2022 #vitaminD #cholecalciferol #calcium #calciumparadox "Vitamin D deficiency leads to calcium deficiency, and when we have low calcium levels, our bodies increase levels of two hormones, parathormone and calcitriol, that increase absorption of calcium from the intestines. This leads to more calcium inside our cells (intracellular calcium). High intracellular calcium levels lead to higher blood pressure and cellular fat. This finding - that low dietary calcium raises intracellular calcium - has been called the ''calcium paradox'', and it has been suggested that it may also play a part in the development of arteriosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and arterial disease, even in people who maintain healthy diets." Paul, S. The genetics of health: understand your genes for better health. Sydney: Simon & Schuster; 2017. 159 p.

19.01.2022 Love this passage on ageing from an Irish scholar and poet.

19.01.2022 VITAMINS MAY MODIFY EPIGENETIC MEMORY #epigenetics #VitaminA #VitaminC #retinol #ascorbate #cellmemory #pluripotent #stemcells Vitamins A and C may alter cell memory by removing epigenetic marks from the DNA. This may allow cells to return to the embryonic state; a finding with implications for cancer therapies and regenerative medicine.

18.01.2022 VITAMIN D AND DIVERSITY OF THE MICROBIOME #VitaminD #microbiome #gut #diversity #Helicobacterpylori #Gammaproteobacteria #inflammation A small, open-label, pilot study offers a hint that high dose vitamin D may limit pathogenic species and increase diversity of healthy microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The changes were observed by endoscopy and genetic testing of the species found within stool samples. Immune changes were monitored via the measurement of cytotoxi...c T-cells. Whilst further research is required to confirm these findings, this study may have implications for the clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease and persistent infections.

18.01.2022 VITAMIN B3 MAY HELP PREVENT BIRTH DEFECTS #VitaminB3 #niacin #NAD #pregnancy #miscarriage The Victor Chang Institute in Australia has discovered that a genetic deficiency of NAD - the active form of vitamin B3 - can lead to birth defects and pregnancy loss. ... In pregnant NAD gene knockout mice, supplementation with niacin (vitamin B3) prevented miscarriage and birth defects. This finding has important implications for human pregnancies. Most women are advised to consume 18 milligrams per day; however, women with obesity, diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease may need to take more. As many as 30% of women in the US are deficient in NAD. Its precursor, vitamin B3, is found in eggs, cheese, salmon, turkey, nuts and seeds.

17.01.2022 #ageing #strength #poise #confidence #autumn #harvest #soul "Ageing is not merely about the body losing its poise, strength and self-trust. Ageing also invites you to become aware of the sacred circle that shelters your life. Within the harvest circle, you are able to gather lost moments and experiences, bring them together and hold them as one. In actual fact, if you can come to see ageing not as the demise of your body, but as the harvest of your soul, you will learn that ageing can be a time of great strength, poise and confidence." John O'Donohue, Anam Cara

16.01.2022 NUT INTAKE REDUCES INFLAMMATORY MARKERS #nuts #nutrition #IL6 #CRP #inflammation #foodasmedicine #prevention Cross-sectional analysis of data from 5013 participants of the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study has revealed higher nut intake (5 serves per week) was associated with the reduction of two inflammatory markers: C-Reactive Protein and Interleukin 6.... Further reduction in these markers was seen when nuts replaced red meat, eggs, or processed meat in at least three meals per week. http://ajcn.nutrition.org//early/2016/07/26/ajcn.116.134205

16.01.2022 HOW TO NOURISH YOUR GUT #gut #microbiome #microbiota #fibre #fermentedfoods #plantfoods #resistantstarch A guide to the proper care and feeding of your microbiome.

16.01.2022 NUTRACEUTICALS ENHANCE ANTIDEPRESSANTS #depression #SAMe #VitaminD #Omega3 #n3 #fishoil #EPA #methylfolate #nutraceuticals #antidepressants Researchers from Melbourne University and Harvard Medical School have published a systematic review and meta-analysis of nutraceutical use in conjunction with antidepressants. They found that SAMe, vitamin D, omega-3 and methylfolate enhanced the efficacy of antidepressants. ... It's interesting to note that folic acid performed poorly; many people with depression have MTHFR gene variants that affect the conversion of folic acid to the more active version, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. Methylfolate is the supplemental form of this end product.

15.01.2022 WHAT'S BEHIND THE ANGLO-SAXON REMEDY? #MRSA #AngloSaxon #remedy #herbalmedicine #medicalhistory The discovery that an ancient Anglo-Saxon recipe has comparable ...(in vitro) activity to Vancomycin in the treatment of MRSA came of little surprise to me. It is well established that the diallyl sulphides in garlic and leek have anti-MRSA activity (http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar). Furthermore, endogenous bile salts are of themselves potent antimicrobials. Interestingly, Staphylococcus aureus has a clever technique for resisting bile salts (http://iai.asm.org/conte//2015/03/24/IAI.00238-15.abstract). Perhaps the addition of supplemental bile salts (gall) overcomes this deficit? The ethanol in wine is patently antibacterial. Moreover, in herbal medicine manufacturing, we use ethanol or methanol to extract the active constituents from herbs. Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper. Both these elements are antibacterial. However, zinc plays a role in biofilm adhesion in Staphylococcal infections. It's thought that zinc chelation may allow for easier treatment (http://www.pnas.org/content/105/49/19456.short). Copper - a competitor of zinc - is a rapid annihilator of MRSA thanks to its ability to damage the superbug's DNA and inhibit cellular respiration (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com//j.1365-2672.2010.0485/full). By teasing apart the recipe for this ancient concoction, it's easy to see why it works.

13.01.2022 BROCCOLI SPROUTS AND ORAL CANCER RECURRENCE #oralcancer #headandneckcancer #cancer #broccolisprouts #sulforaphane #chemoprevention Oral cancer carries a heavy burden post treatment and often recurs. Broccoli sprout extract may offer some protection against cancer recurring due to its active constituent, sulforaphane. The sulfur compound influences gene expression to favour the detoxification of carcinogens.... Sulforaphane is found in all cruciferous vegetables (i.e., broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) and some leafy greens but is particularly high in broccoli sprouts.

13.01.2022 FOODS THAT PROMOTE SLEEP #sleep #melatonin #magnesium #potassium #tryptophan #nutrition #foodasmedicine Trouble sleeping? A nighttime snack may help.

12.01.2022 #anamcara #friendship #light #dark "When you attend to the way dawn comes, you learn how light can coax the dark. The first fingers of light appear on the horizon; ever so deftly and gradually, they pull the mantle of darkness away from the world." John O'Donohue, Anam Cara

12.01.2022 HOW THE GUT CONVERSES WITH THE NERVOUS, IMMUNE AND METABOLIC SYSTEMS #microbiome #gut #dysbiosis #leakygut #brainhealth #depression #obesity #stress #IBS #neurology Emeran Mayer, a professor and gastroenterologist at UCLA, presents a clear and easy to follow synopsis of the interrelationship between the gut microbiome and several body systems, including the brain.

11.01.2022 HOW CRAFT HEALED THE MINDS OF SOLDIERS #mentalhealth #trauma #ANZAC #embroidery #craft Embroidery and other handicrafts were offered to soldiers to help heal their mental trauma and to rehabilitate their motor skills. A lovely idea for those suffering in modern times too, whether through illness or trauma.

11.01.2022 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VITAMIN K1 AND K2 #vitamink2 #vitamink1 #MK4 #MK7 #heart #cardiovascular #brain #kidney #insulin #bone Struggling to understand the difference between vitamin K1 and K2, or between MK-4 and MK-7? This great article from Chris Kresser has the answers.

11.01.2022 THE LATEST ON BUTTER, RED MEAT AND BACON #bacon #butter #redmeat #gut #microbiome #TMAO #TMA #trimethylamine #choline #carnitine Choline and carnitine from red meat and egg yolks promote the production of trimethylamine (TMA) by gut bacteria. The liver then the converts TMA to trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) which is known to inflame the blood vessels. This inflammation is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

11.01.2022 HOLDING SPACE #holdingspace #care #sacredspace #compassion Holding space for someone is one of the most profound and powerful things you'll ever do.

08.01.2022 EATING FOR THYROID HEALTH #thyroid #Hashimotos #autoimmune #nutrition #foodasmedicine Nutrition plays an important role in thyroid health. Certain foods block thyroid function and are best avoided by individuals with hypothyroid.

08.01.2022 HOW TO INCREASE FIBRE ON A LOW-FODMAP DIET #FODMAP #fibre #raspberries #kiwifruit #almonds Top tip: raspberries.

08.01.2022 #biochemicalindividuality #epigenetics #treatthewholeperson #rootcausemedicine

08.01.2022 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC VIRAL INFECTIONS AND MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION #Tcells #CD8 #HBV #mitochondria #antioxidants Chronic viral infection with Hepatitis B (HBV) or other viruses can lead to T cell exhaustion and mitochondrial dysfunction. Cellular energy processes are impaired; specifically those involving T cell activation, signalling, and effector function.This further limits the capacity of specific antiviral T cells to fight infection. ... Antioxidants that specifically target mitochondria can restore mitochondrial function and enhance T cell activity. In this study, mitoquinone (a targeted form of CoQ10) and piperidine-nitroxide were used, but other antioxidants may prove efficacious.

07.01.2022 TOXIC BARGAINS: THE $2 STORE AND YOUR HEALTH #chlorine #bromine #lead #phthalates #PVC #endocrinedisruptors #heavymetals #plastics The untested products offered by many discount stores may be hazardous to your health. Endocrine disruptors and heavy metals feature prominently on this list.

06.01.2022 THIS IS WHY YOU NEED FIBRE #fibre #gut #microbiome #mucosa #microbiota #infection #immunity The mucosal layer of the gut wall plays a major role in immunity, particularly in the defence against foodborne pathogens. A fibre-free diet promotes proliferation of mucous-degrading bacteria. In the absence of fibre, these bacteria start to feed on the gut lining.

06.01.2022 FEAST OR FAST: HOW TO EAT DURING AN INFECTION #viral #bacterial #infection #flu #nutrition #ketones #glucose #fast A recent animal study at Yale University suggests that viral and bacterial infections may require opposite nutritional approaches.... Fasting prompts the liver to produce an alternative fuel called ketone bodies. During a bacterial infection, these ketones may protect against damage to tissues as a result of the immune response. Conversely, during a viral infection, glucose appears to be protective.

05.01.2022 NATURE VS NURTURE #nature #nurture #genetics #environment #DunedinStudy In 1972, a group of researchers at Otago University in New Zealand sought to settle the debate over nature vs nurture. They followed 1,037 babies born between 1972 and 1973 in what was to become known as 'the Dunedin Study'. Remarkably, the researchers have retained 95% of participants at the most recent assessment at 38 years.The result has been groundbreaking discoveries in both the social and medical s...ciences. http://www.sbs.com.au//predict-my-future-the-science-of-us I

03.01.2022 FLAME RETARDANTS AND THYROID DISEASE #thyroid #flameretardants #PBDEs #endrocrinedisruptors #toxicology Flame retardants such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) appear to increase the risk of thyroid disease in exposed women.Over the past few decades, PBDEs have been added to many consumer products with a view to fire safety. Unfortunately, these chemicals are endocrine disruptors with an affinity for thyroid hormones. The risk may be even greater in post-menopausal wo...men due the the negative effects of PBDEs on oestrogen. http://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com//10.1/s12940-016-0141-0

03.01.2022 CAN IRON NANOPARTICLES TRIGGER ALZHEIMER'S? #Alzheimersdisease #cognitivedecline #neuroinflammation #APOE #iron #nanoparticles #oxidativestress Mexican researchers have observed the tau and amyloid plaques, immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation and neurovascular damage of Alzheimers disease (AD) in young people. Furthermore, cognitive decline and loss of scent detection were also seen. Overweight, young women with an allele of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 were particula...rly susceptible to AD. Iron nanoparticles from air pollution pass into the brain via the nose, gastrointestinal tract and lungs, creating oxidative stress and damage to neurons and mitochondria. The nanoparticles can cross the blood brain barrier (BBB), making them particularly harmful. The aggregate risk factors of APOE 4, environmental exposure to nanoparticles, stress, metabolic syndrome, and poor nutrition appear to promote cognitive decline congruent with AD. It's interesting that the relationship between transferrin, an iron transporter, and AD has been emerging since the 1990s (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com//10./jnr.490310111/abstract). The Mexican study provides critical insight into the origin of the iron, and how it deposits itself within the brain.

02.01.2022 ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR SINUS RELIEF #sinus #pain #sinusitis #allergies #colds Quick exercises for relief of sinus pain.