Prevagen, a drug that has been recommended to improve memory and brain function, contains a calcium-binding protein also found in jellyfish. Jellyfish is a traditional Asian (especially Chinese) crunchy food sold in groceries. It is sliced and packed with salt. Directions say to soak it for 1/2 hr to remove the salt and season with sliced carrots, celery, cucumber, and rice wine. A low calorie, high protein food — containing mostly water and protein–with no claims for improving memory. Articles recommend no more than 2 meals per week of jellyfish. Overuse might provoke cancer. It’s a nice light snack. Prevagen on the other hand is a pill with test results (on rat brains) done for and reported by the manufacturer. Here is a long critique found online by a user who is a research scientist:
It is apple season. We love them sweet or tart, crisp and fresh. The pectin can rid the body of heavy metals and help prevent cancers. The fruit, high in fiber, is useful for liver cleansing. But how many of us know the benefits of apple leaf?
Weigh loss, diabetes and heart health Keeping a consistent healthy weight and blood sugar, reducing the bulge in the middle, and improving metabolism – these all improve heart health. Is there a weight loss combination that especially improves energy and blood sugar for diabetes and heart health? Very likely a combination of garcinia, African mango and white kidney bean extract can enhance metabolism to improve heart health. Such a combination exists called Weight Loss Power Pack made by Absorb Health products. Here it is: http://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/weight-loss-power-pack/?ref=4041
Everyday stress sometimes boils over into depression. Grief, job loss, and worry weaken energy especially the immune system. There are natural ways to combat anxiety without drugs or therapy. Our senses are open to constant change because our body and mind want and need to be happy and healthy.
We often read “low sodium” on a label but what does it actually mean? And what are hidden sources of sodium that enlarge the waistline and harm the heart? You may find sodium where you least expect it. Take this article with you to the supermarket.
Have you enjoyed drinking spicy fenugreek tea to help clear lung congestion, improve breathing and increase energy? Did you know it is an excellent facial, scalp and hair treatment? It exfoliates and brightens skin and reduces signs of aging. It reduces hair loss and baldness. Add 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder to 1 tsp coconut oil and apply it to skin and scalp for an hour or overnight.
from my book (in progress) Type 2 diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugars, either in the context of insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin. However, elevated blood sugar can also be a problem for anyone especially heart patients. it is believed to be a major cause of ageing and various chronic diseases.
We all hope to look and feel happier, stronger, wiser. The ocean is Nature’s mother. Our blood like hers is full of sea minerals. Do you crave salt? feel tired and out of sorts? Are you putting on pounds and feeling listless from a slow thyroid? Do you have complexion blemishes, indigestion, intestinal parasites? Dulse a superfood, eat-as-is delicious seaweed may be your answer.
Fasting has a long health and spiritual/religious tradition. Recent research shows additional rejuvenation benefits, including blood sugar regulation. If you restrict calories to reduce weight and rebalance insulin, you have to be careful of your energy, mood and blood sugar. Keep a check on them as you fast and feast.
Leech therapy uses the saliva of live leeches placed on the body to regulate under-functioning organs, detoxify the body, reduce pain, and build immunity. It can unblock blood vessels troubled by plaque, reduce arthritis pain, migraine and many other illnesses. This treatment for pancreas is useful for diabetes and weight loss. It may also improve cravings for sweets which underlie blood sugar problems, cloudy thinking, depression, and anxiety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1LTJVsG4Q My leech treatments have been very successful and I will continue. So far I have had two detox treatments for the liver, one for my neck, one for pancreas. After the first liver treatment, I felt calmer and had less overall chronic pain. The surprising treatment was for the back of my neck – it reached to my carpal tunnel and relieved it completely for several days. My neck felt supple, I could move it more than I could in years. Chiropractors have been afraid to adjust my neck due to bone spurs near the spine. But now it moves, feels wonderful and carpal tunnel is 70 – 80% gone without surgery. Today’s treatment for spleen is too soon to tell. I feel calm, happy, encouraged to continue. Andrew Plucinski is a pleasure to work with. He is patient, informative, professional and expert. Continuum Center for Health and Healing in Chelsea used to give leech treatments for arthritis of the knee at $600 per treatment !! (no insurance accepted) with good results lasting for 6 months. But they gave it up because according to the therapist, it required followup. That means you have to be willing to change your own bandages – I ooze for 12 hours or so lymph fluid after treatments. That is the point – in the lymph are poisons leaving the body. So there is mess involved, time and a little money – nothing like a medical treatment price. Andrew charges $40 per leech and the number varies, often 4 at a time, according to the treatment. I recommend the treatment along with a detox diet for yearly spring detox. The rewards are countless.
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