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Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein in humans, and it is present in the body in either its oxidized or reduced forms. Many studies reported the relationship between the albumin redox state and chronic diseases such as liver disease; hence researchers are trying to understand its oxidized and reduced states and what factors affect them. In a recent study, a team from Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan examined the amino composition of dietary protein to determine if it modulates the oxidized/reduced state of plasma albumin in rats. They already knew from previous studies that the quantity of protein in diet influences plasma albumin. They aimed…
When nutritionists, researchers, and health experts met at the The Royal Society of Medicine in London last November to discuss Chrono-nutrition: circadian clocks, mealtimes, and metabolic disorders, they all agreed that reducing calorie intake is a thing of the past when it comes to reducing weight. Dietary guidelines should now be based on balanced daily intake as opposed to just balanced meals. Daily balance and meal timing are keys to an effective diet According to Dr. Alexandra Johnstone, a professor awarded a personal chair at the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, over the years, research shows that what people need is…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that often occurs after a person witnesses or is involved in a life-threatening event. Currently, antidepressants are the only approved treatment for PTSD, but these drugs are known to be ineffective and harmful to health. In the search for alternative treatments for trauma-associated disorders like PTSD, researchers at Kyung Hee University, Chung-Ang University, and Gachon University in South Korea explored the potential benefit of the oriental medicine called Aralia continentalis; they found that it can reverse the behavioral impairments and inflammation caused by single prolonged stress-derived traumatic stress. For the study, the researchers…
Insys Therapeutics of Chandler, Arizona, is reportedly having to fork out $225 million in fines to the federal government for bribing doctors to prescribe as much fentanyl and other opiates as they could get away with – including to patients who didn’t even need them. Described as the “driving force” behind America’s ongoing opioid epidemic, the shady “distribution scheme” hatched by Insys involved contracting with doctors to illicitly prescribe opioids in exchange for high-paying “sham speeches” – a pay-for-play trafficking conspiracy, in other words, that’s made pill-pushing doctors and Insys obscenely wealthy. Under the guise of giving “educational” talks, the…
In response to their own contrived fear-mongering about the “threat” of measles, corrupt legislators in New York State have passed an egregious new bill that eliminates all religious exemptions from vaccination, denying New Yorkers the religious liberty that’s guaranteed to them in the United States Constitution. According to reports, the Senate voted 36-26, while the Assembly voted 77-53, to scrap all opt-out provisions for vaccines in the Empire State, save for those issued directly by doctors for medical reasons. And Andrew Cuomo, who sees nothing wrong with murdering babies both inside and outside the womb, is fully onboard with this…
As you age, your thinking, reasoning, and remembering tend to decline – which is normal. However, when those cognitive functions decline much more significantly than what occurs with normal aging, it could be a sign of dementia. Because of the complications dementia can bring to a person’s life, researchers continue to investigate various health approaches to prevent or slow its progression. A recent study led by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine suggested that reducing blood pressure in older people may greatly reduce their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is a precursor of early dementia. It is a…
Obesity-associated insulin resistance is one of the major risk factors for many metabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia and Type 2 diabetes. The good thing is this can be attenuated by supplementing with the fruit of goka (Acanthopanax senticosus and Eleutherococcus senticosus), or more commonly known as Siberian ginseng. Goka fruit is rich in anthocyanins, which have beneficial effects on obesity and insulin resistance. Researchers at Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences and Kyolin Institute for Chinese Medicine Information in Japan examined whether goka fruit can improve insulin resistance associated with obesity. For their study, they fed mice with…
A team of researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan examined whether the extracts of black nightshade plant (Solanum nigrum L.) could inhibit tumor growth. The research team published their findings in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Black nightshade is an edible plant and local dish that has been reported to possess anticancer activities. However, the anticancer mechanisms of black nightshade are poorly understood. For the study, the research team investigated whether the water or polyphenol extracts of black nightshade could inhibit angiogenesis-mediated tumor growth. In nude mice bearing tumor xenografts, both extracts of black nightshade significantly reduced…
Your digestive tract is crucial to your overall well-being because it is responsible for absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste from the body. If you suffer from digestive issues like abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, eating gut-friendly foods like apples and chia seeds can help relieve your painful symptoms. Other conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can increase your risk of developing more severe digestive issues. Even if you are in good physical condition, you can suffer from digestive issues if you don’t consume enough fiber or foods that contain probiotics (“friendly” bacteria). Maintain your digestive…
At the recently concluded annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, AMA delegates adopted a doozy of a new policy. The powerful trade group agreed to develop model legislation that pressures state legislatures into allowing minors to “override refusenik parents on vaccination.” (Article republished from ChildrensHealthDefense) In 2000, the Supreme Court reasserted the fundamental right of parents to oversee the care, custody and control of their children, a right recognized by states until children reach age 18. Where vaccines are concerned, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act—passed in 1986—legally requires health care providers to distribute vaccine information materials to the parent or legal…
For years, we’ve warned that Big Pharma’s business model is a “repeat business” racket that profits from sickness and disease. We also know that cancer is a multi-billion-dollar industry that generates huge profits from the repeat business of cancer “therapies” such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Now comes news that a popular blood pressure drug sold by Novartis has been found to be laced with a cancer-causing chemical known as “dimethylformamide.” “A pharmacy warned the Food and Drug Administration that it found a chemical believed to cause cancer in a widely used blood pressure medication, according to a filing from the…
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and Harbin Medical University in China examined the anti-lipotoxic effect of nicotinamide. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Lipotoxicity induced by saturated fatty acids contributes to the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); however, the exact mechanism behind this remains unclear. Palmitate is the most abundant saturated fatty acid in the circulation and a major lipotoxic inducer. Research suggests that autophagy induction is protective against palmitate-induced cell death in a variety of cell types, including hepatocytes. The researchers previously reported that nicotinamide, which is…
Sprouts are an excellent choice for survival food. They are nutritious and tasty, easy and quick to grow, do not need much room to grow and can thrive in any season. A “sprout” refers to a plant that is a couple of days old. Its roots have just begun to grow extensions at this point, making it more nutritious than seeds. The sprouting plant will be harvested for consumption. Preppers with insufficient resources need to pick a plant that only requires water and sunlight to grow leaves. Furthermore, it must grow roots without a substrate like soil or other material that holds water and nutrients. Such plants yield the maximum crop with minimal investment and effort. (Related:…
The risks of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increase with age, but that doesn’t mean that these problems can’t be prevented. Older people can avoid suffering from these conditions by adhering to a healthy diet and taking supplements that contain B vitamins. An article published on the website NaturalHealth365 discussed how B vitamins, such as vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B12 (cobalamin), can help maintain cognitive function and protect the heart from diseases. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia and is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also the third leading cause of death among older adults. This deadly…
You may want to consider reducing your sodium intake to keep your heart healthy. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that in 2011, almost one-fifth of heart disease-related deaths in a province in China were due to high-sodium diets. For the study, the researchers looked at the effect of dietary sodium using data from the Shandong-Ministry of Health Action on Sodium and Hypertension (SMASH) program. The researchers used blood pressure values and sodium intake measurements from the SMASH participants, as well as death rates for the province. The researchers found that 20 percent of deaths from cardiovascular disease among adults…
Many people rely on pharmaceutical drugs to treat the flu and their colds, but there are natural medicines that can beat these illnesses. Elderberry. This berry can boost immunity and inhibit viruses from penetrating cells, preventing them from replicating. Elderberry is a great natural remedy for colds because it helps speed up the recovery period, making it closer to two to three days compared to seven to eight days on a placebo, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine. Additionally, a placebo-controlled study also found that elderberry can relieve congestion, fever, headache, and cough…