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MCT Fats Found In Coconut Oil Boost Brain Function In Only One Dose

  By ironman45 | April 10, 2013 - 3:24 pm | alzheimers, brain health
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MCT Fats Found In Coconut Oil Boost Brain Function In Only One Dose

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), the primary type of fat found within coconut oil, have been found to boost cognitive performance in older adults suffering from memory disorders as serious as Alzheimer’s — and not after months or even days of treatment, but after a single 40 ml dose!

A groundbreaking 2004 study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that the administration of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), the primary fat type found in coconut oil, almost immediately improved cognitive function in older adults with memory disorders.    (more…)

9 Reasons Why Exercise May Be the Best Medicine

  By ironman45 | March 14, 2013 - 4:04 pm | Anti aging, chronic fatigue, pregnancy/fertility
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Forms of Exercise

There is no debate, regular exercise is vital for maintaining health and wellness.  Again and again, research confirms that everyone can benefit from physical activity.  Want to live a long, healthy life?  Your chances of doing so are far better if you regularly work your body.  According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regular physical activity has been shown to reduce mortality rates of many chronic diseases. Additionally, many illnesses and health ailments can be improved, or even prevented, by engaging in regular physical activity. [1] (more…)

Help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s with these five foods

  By ironman45 | March 8, 2013 - 5:05 pm | alzheimers, brain health
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According to the figures, some 20 million Americans either suffer themselves from Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, or have a family member who does. And as the current generation of “baby boomers” ages into its senior years, this figure is only expected to increase dramatically. But there are a number of dietary interventions you can begin taking right now to help minimize your risk of developing this horrid condition. Here are five powerful foods to help optimize your brain health and stave off dementia:

1) Coconut oil. Arguably the most effective preventive food for avoiding Alzheimer’s, coconut oil has a near-miraculous ability to both repair and rejuvenate the brain. Scientists have learned that brains unable to properly metabolize glucose require a special compound known as ketones to effectively function — and coconut oil is the richest known source of a special type of fat that is converted directly into ketones upon consumption. Known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), these powerful substances help to eliminate the amyloid plaques in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer’s, as well as facilitate the restoration of a healthy brain. (more…)

Fish oil makes kids smarter

  By ironman45 | March 8, 2013 - 2:22 pm | brain health
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Fish is brain food, and that’s not just something moms say to get kids to eat up. It’s true — and new research shows how the omega-3 fatty acids in fish can actually make kids smarter.

Fish oil during pregnancy and early childhood can increase the IQ by an average nearly 4 points, according to the study conducted by researchers at NYU.

Want to know how big that is? That’s almost equivalent to the boost some kids get when they’re enrolled in an early education program.

Not bad for something that takes no time, requires no teachers, is inexpensive, widely available, perfectly safe, and comes with dozens of other benefits in kids and adults alike. (more…)

The True “Magic Bullet” for Optimum Health

  By ironman45 | March 7, 2013 - 4:56 pm | Anti aging, brain health, heart disease
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Body in Motion
It can ease constipation and heartburn. It can preserve your memory. It can even take on heart disease and high blood pressure.

But it’s not some breakthrough nutrient poised to take the health industry by storm.

It’s magnesium—plain old magnesium.

Yet, given its effectiveness in nearly every body system, statistics show you probably aren’t getting enough of it. Research suggests that as much as 57 percent of the population doesn’t meet the RDA of magnesium every day. And, to make matters worse, your body’s absorption of this crucial mineral decreases with age.1-2

That’s a dangerous trend—because magnesium might actually be the most critical supplement in your arsenal. (more…)

Nature’s Prozac: Nutrition for Mental Health

  By ironman45 | February 28, 2013 - 9:46 pm | Austism/ADD, brain health, depression, sleep
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In a pill-popping world, the idea of simply providing your brain and body with what it needs for mental health is nothing short of revolutionary.  1 in 5 Americans currently takes one or more psychiatric drugs on a daily basis.

“Psychiatric medications are among the most widely prescribed and biggest-selling class of drugs in the US. In 2010, Americans spent $16.1 billion on anti-psychotics to treat depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, $11.6 billion on antidepressants and $7.2 billion on treatment for ADHD, according to IMS Health, which tracks prescription drug sales.”  (Source)

Psychiatric drugs can cause many horrible side effects, some of which are worse than the original condition they were intended to treat.  In fact, there is a very clear link between psychiatric medications and the violent actions of the “mass shooters” over the past few years. In many cases, these drugs are harmful and unnecessary. (more…)

The Health Benefits of Walnuts – A True “Super Food”

  By ironman45 | February 21, 2013 - 4:32 pm | brain health, food
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The Greeks called the walnut “the nut of Jupiter,” fit for the gods. Native to Persia, walnuts now come from California, which has over 122,000 acres of walnut trees. The tree itself is very hardy and is 15 years old before reaching full production. The average tree produces for 45 years.

Walnuts are high in unsaturated, fatty acids, iron, and B vitamins. The oil in walnuts has a tendency to absorb strong odors, so they should be kept in cold storage. Manufacturers of syrup toppings, ice cream, candy, casseroles and baking products all rely on walnuts.

Although many nuts have proven to be really beneficial to your health, studies are showing that walnuts contain almost twice as many antioxidants as other nuts. And that’s not just an interesting statistic — all of those antioxidants really do your body a lot of good. Below, we’ll take a look at two big stand-out benefits of walnuts. (more…)

Simple ways to dramatically improve your brain function

  By ironman45 | January 28, 2013 - 11:33 pm | brain health
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Maximize Brain Function Would you like to maximize your brain function? Most people would agree that a healthy brain leads to better decisions and greater prosperity. So, prepare yourself – as we explore the inner workings of the human brain and how to generate greater brain power.

The human brain is the most magnificent of all creations. The brain consists of an amazing network of high energy microscopic neurons that allow us to think, learn, reason, move and experience our environment. This system is dynamic in that it is constantly growing and adapting. (more…)

Iodine Dosages

  By ironman45 | January 5, 2013 - 9:42 pm | brain health, cancer cures, candida/yeast, cold/flu/immunity, detox, flouride, thyroid, weight loss
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Treatment of Influenza and other Diseases

A drop of Iodine on water

After testing over 500 patients, I found that 94.7% of my patients are deficient in inorganic iodine.- Dr. David Brownstein

There are several reference points we can use to plot out iodine dosages for a variety of disorders that beg for the use of iodine for successful treatment. In this chapter I will present different views and practices from present as well as from the long past when iodine was vastly more popular as a medicine than it is today. For whatever irrational reason, doctors and patients fear iodine thus en mass do not use to its fullest potential. (more…)