Archive for April, 2009
April 12th, 2009 -- Posted in Health, Nutrition |
Insulin resistance is scientifically regarded as one of the umbrella conditions for a large group of serious auto-immune diseases (meaning non-germ, lifestyle related). These include cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes mellitus II. Also included here – and probably the first recognisable symptom of trouble – is obesity and its related diseases. continue reading »
April 12th, 2009 -- Posted in Health |
Eventually it causes weight gain. Because insulin’s primary function is to make energy available, but secondly, if that energy is not used, to store it. In the case of insulin resistance, because it is unable to make the blood sugar available to your muscle cells as energy, it is forced to store it. The trouble is that it does not store it as sugar. If that were the case, we would simply become ’sweeter! Sadly, in this case ’sweet turns sour, because the sugar is stored in the form of fat. It is as simple as that. continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Nutrition, Supplement |
Essential fats are intimately involved in brain function and imbalances in brain fats are now known to be associated with everything from dyslexia, hyperactivity and depression to schizophrenia and manic depression. Changes in our intakes of essential fats, especially during pregnancy, could easily explain the rapid increases in mental health problems. In short, it is essential to assess your need for essential fats if you have a mental health problem. Common symptoms are the following: continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Hormones |
If your mind and body feel sluggish most of the time, you may have an underactive thyroid, referred to as hypothroidism. If your thyroid is clinically underactive your doctor may prescribe thyroid hormones to be taken directly. However, blood tests are often unable to detect sub-clinical hypo- thyroid, so it may be better to go by the symptoms. You can also test your thyroid function yourself with the Broda Barnes Temperature Test. If your temperature before rising in the morning is consistently below 36.5°C, this suggests your thyroid may be underactive. Check yourself out on the symptoms below: continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Nutrition |
The chances are you already know if you are suffering from stimulant or drug intoxication. But many people don’t, because they assume that drinking lots of tea, coffee, caffeinated drinks or alcohol, eating sugar and smoking cigarettes, while not good for their health, is hardly going to make them crazy. continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Nutrition |
The most common underlying imbalance in many types of mental health problems is fluctuating blood sugar levels, called dysglycaemia. If you’ve got this, the chances are you crave sweet foods or stimulants such as tea, coffee and cigarettes, all of which affect your blood sugar levels. Here are the most common symptoms: continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Supplement |
But how exactly do nutrients increase IQ scores? Wendy Snowden, a researcher from Reading University’s psychology department, decided to investigate. Once again, schoolchildren were given supplements or a placebo.’ The supplemented children showed significant increases in nonverbal IQ scores, but not verbal IQ scores, after ten weeks. A close analysis of performances in the IQ tests showed the same error rate but the children were able to work faster and attempt more questions after the ten weeks of supplementation. continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Hormones |
Mental health problems during the menopausal phase are exceedingly common. The most widespread are depression, anxiety, insomnia and worsening memory. In one survey, 45 per cent of women experienced minor depressive symptoms during the menopause, while 27 per cent complained of nervousness or irritability. continue reading »
April 7th, 2009 -- Posted in Supplement |
During the daytime, adrenalin levels are higher and keep you stimulated. As you start to wind down, serotonin levels rise and adrenalin levels fall. As it gets darker another neurotransmitter, melatonin, kicks in. Melatonin is an almost identical molecule to serotonin, from which it is made, and both are made from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin’s main role in the brain is to regulate the sleep/wake cycle. Interestingly, melatonin is produced in the light-sensitive pineal gland in the centre of the brain, also known as the third eye and considered by Rene Descartes to be the seat of the soul. Have you ever thought about where the light comes from when you dream? continue reading »
April 4th, 2009 -- Posted in Nutrition |
Liver & Gall Bladder Cleanser
Excellent for the morning after.
65 ml Daily Health Juice
45 MI beetroot juice (yes, raw beetroot, but peel it-the skin is very bitter) 65 ml cucumber juice continue reading »
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