Todays Show will focus on Attention
Deficit disorder. Also known as hyperactivity.
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Study finds link between Vitamin D and dementia
A new study that was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology found that participants that were deficient in Vitamin D were twice as likely to develop dementia compared to participants with normal vitamin D levels.
Those that had severe vitamin D deficiency tripled the risk for dementia.
Monday, August 18, 2014
New Study Shows These Common Drugs Increase Falls In The Elderly
A new study that was published in the European Journal of Public Health showed that several commonly prescribed medications have been associated with injurious falls in the elderly population.
Among the 20 most commonly prescribed medications, antidepressants and pain killers posed the highest fall risk. GERD and Ulcer medications were also linked to falls.
This was a study of 64,399 people aged 65 years and older.
Before your grandparents or parents take an antidepressant or pain killer they should outweigh the risks with their doctor.
http://eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2014/07/31/eurpub.cku120.short
Among the 20 most commonly prescribed medications, antidepressants and pain killers posed the highest fall risk. GERD and Ulcer medications were also linked to falls.
This was a study of 64,399 people aged 65 years and older.
Before your grandparents or parents take an antidepressant or pain killer they should outweigh the risks with their doctor.
http://eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2014/07/31/eurpub.cku120.short
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Did cholesterol lowering medication or antidepressants kill Robin Williams?
Everyone around the word is mourning the death of Robin Williams.
The questions that the media is not asking are:
Was Robin Williams on SSRI antidepressant drugs which carry a black box warning on them cautioning that their usage can lead to suicidal thinking and behavior ?
Since Robin Williams had heart surgery a few years back, was he on cholesterol lowering medications?
Low serum cholesterol has been shown in some studies to be associated with depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Stay tuned for my next post on depression !!
The questions that the media is not asking are:
Was Robin Williams on SSRI antidepressant drugs which carry a black box warning on them cautioning that their usage can lead to suicidal thinking and behavior ?
Since Robin Williams had heart surgery a few years back, was he on cholesterol lowering medications?
Low serum cholesterol has been shown in some studies to be associated with depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Stay tuned for my next post on depression !!
Sources
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The Stress and Relaxation response
Our bodies have 2 main nervous system circuits. One is the Stress response (A.K.A Fight or flight) and the relaxation response.
The stress response is activated when the body feels like our survival is in danger. In our prehistoric caveman days this usually meant being chased by a saber tooth tiger or preparing for combat with an enemy. These days sitting in traffic, getting into an argument, approaching deadlines at school or work, inadequate sleep, over working (including over exercising), or economic instability can all cause an activation of the stress response.
When the stress response is activated it initiates numerous metabolic and hormonal changes.
Our blood pressure goes up, we breath faster, stored sugar is released into the blood, and our cholesterol levels increase in preparation for fighting or running away. Our blood also clots (to prevent us from bleeding to death) and our digestive system as well as our immune system shuts down to conserve energy so that we can utilize our resources to ensure our survival.
When the stress response is chronically activated we cannot properly process our food to obtain the nutrients that we need and we can not heal or repair because our immune system is compromised.
So before we even begin to try to reverse any health condition that we might be experiencing we must first deactivate the stress response and activate the relaxation response. Without this crucial step no true healing can begin.
What is the relaxation response?
It is the nervous system circuit that activates relaxation. It activates our digestive system and immune system . It relaxes the heart and dilates our blood vessels so that we can reduce our blood pressure. It allows us to rest and repair. More importantly it allows us to build. This is the mode that we want our bodies to be in for most of the time.
The Stress response breaks things down in the body, while the relaxation response is involved in building things up in the body. We want to be building, growing, repairing, and relaxing.
So how do we activate the relaxation response ?
,
1-Slow and deep breathing- Take 3-5 minutes several times a day to breath deeply. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly and deeply. You will quickly notice that your heart (and thus in turn your blood pressure) will go down and you feel more relaxed. Do this before you get out of bed in the morning, before meals, while you are waiting in line, after a workout, before bedtime, and especially if you have just gotten into an argument or other stressful situation.
2- Touch- Human touch activates the relaxation response. Get a massage often, touch your skin, get some reiki, have sex, hug friends and loved ones often.
3-Sound- "music calms the beast" Listen to some soft soothing music.
4-Scents-lavender is one of the most well known relaxing scents. Put a few drops of 100% pure lavender essential on a cotton ball and place under your pillow. You can also add a few drops to your bath water, or get a lavender scented candles (make sure it is real lavender essential oil).
5-Warm baths- Taking a warm bath is soothing and relaxing. You can add dead sea salt and lavender essential oil in your bath water. If you want to go all out add soothing music and light some scented candles.(don't forget to shut the lights)
6-Sun light-get plenty of sun without sunscreen but be careful not to burn. (the majority of sunscreens are full of toxins and carcinogens and they prevent you from getting vitamin D !!!)
Sun light and warmth tells your body all is safe and facilitates relaxation and healing.
7-Nutritional supplements-Magnesium glycinate, Gaba, Melatonin, calming teas like chamomile, and kava can all help turn of the stress circuitry and turn on the relaxation response.
8-Sleep-make sure that you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep per day.
The stress response is activated when the body feels like our survival is in danger. In our prehistoric caveman days this usually meant being chased by a saber tooth tiger or preparing for combat with an enemy. These days sitting in traffic, getting into an argument, approaching deadlines at school or work, inadequate sleep, over working (including over exercising), or economic instability can all cause an activation of the stress response.
When the stress response is activated it initiates numerous metabolic and hormonal changes.
Our blood pressure goes up, we breath faster, stored sugar is released into the blood, and our cholesterol levels increase in preparation for fighting or running away. Our blood also clots (to prevent us from bleeding to death) and our digestive system as well as our immune system shuts down to conserve energy so that we can utilize our resources to ensure our survival.
When the stress response is chronically activated we cannot properly process our food to obtain the nutrients that we need and we can not heal or repair because our immune system is compromised.
So before we even begin to try to reverse any health condition that we might be experiencing we must first deactivate the stress response and activate the relaxation response. Without this crucial step no true healing can begin.
What is the relaxation response?
It is the nervous system circuit that activates relaxation. It activates our digestive system and immune system . It relaxes the heart and dilates our blood vessels so that we can reduce our blood pressure. It allows us to rest and repair. More importantly it allows us to build. This is the mode that we want our bodies to be in for most of the time.
The Stress response breaks things down in the body, while the relaxation response is involved in building things up in the body. We want to be building, growing, repairing, and relaxing.
So how do we activate the relaxation response ?
,
1-Slow and deep breathing- Take 3-5 minutes several times a day to breath deeply. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly and deeply. You will quickly notice that your heart (and thus in turn your blood pressure) will go down and you feel more relaxed. Do this before you get out of bed in the morning, before meals, while you are waiting in line, after a workout, before bedtime, and especially if you have just gotten into an argument or other stressful situation.
2- Touch- Human touch activates the relaxation response. Get a massage often, touch your skin, get some reiki, have sex, hug friends and loved ones often.
3-Sound- "music calms the beast" Listen to some soft soothing music.
4-Scents-lavender is one of the most well known relaxing scents. Put a few drops of 100% pure lavender essential on a cotton ball and place under your pillow. You can also add a few drops to your bath water, or get a lavender scented candles (make sure it is real lavender essential oil).
5-Warm baths- Taking a warm bath is soothing and relaxing. You can add dead sea salt and lavender essential oil in your bath water. If you want to go all out add soothing music and light some scented candles.(don't forget to shut the lights)
6-Sun light-get plenty of sun without sunscreen but be careful not to burn. (the majority of sunscreens are full of toxins and carcinogens and they prevent you from getting vitamin D !!!)
Sun light and warmth tells your body all is safe and facilitates relaxation and healing.
7-Nutritional supplements-Magnesium glycinate, Gaba, Melatonin, calming teas like chamomile, and kava can all help turn of the stress circuitry and turn on the relaxation response.
8-Sleep-make sure that you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep per day.
Disclaimer
This blog is for educational purposes only. Nothing written here is meant to cure, treat, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been approved by the FDA
Saturday, March 29, 2014
The Dangerous Effects of Stomach Acid Supressing Drugs and Carbonated Beverages
Using Stomach acid
suppressing medications can result in serious unintended consequences to your
health.
Studies have shown that
proton pump inhibiting drugs can increase the incidence of osteoporosis, hip fractures, Clostridium difficile (C.diff), vitamin B12 deficiency, and may even cause cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia, nerve damage, fatigue, mood changes, depression, psychiatric problems, and even dementia.
Why do these problems occur when people take stomach acid suppressing drugs?
You need your stomach acid. It is responsible for digesting food and is essential for absorbing calcium, magnesium, vitamin B12, and many other nutrients. When you neutralize your stomach acid with drugs, antacids, and even carbonated drinks like cola, ginger ale, and seltzer water you are preventing your ability to absorb crucial minerals and nutrients !!!
Besides hindering your ability to absorb critical nutrients, suppressing or neutralizing your stomach acid can result in an overgrowth of dangerous bacteria like Clostridium difficile (commonly known as C.diff)
Most people, including the majority of medical professionals incorrectly believe that acid reflux is caused by having too much stomach acid. This is simply not true. Acid reflux is caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus due to a loose valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. This valve is supposed to prevent food and acid from flowing backwards.
What causes this valve to be loose and allows for stomach acid to burn your esophagus?
Food intolerances, smoking, caffeine, alcohol, soda, spicy food, citrus foods, being overweight, eating large meals, eating before bedtime, having a hiatal hernia, a magnesium deficiency, and the stress response can all cause acid reflux.
How to correct acid reflux without dangerous drugs?
1) Avoid foods that trigger acid reflux-Keep a food diary. Write down everything that you put in your mouth, and the time you eat it. Try to link the foods that you eat to the heart burn. Once you identify the foods that trigger acid reflux, eliminate those foods.
2) Eat less food- overeating can cause the lower esophageal sphincter (the valve above your stomach) to open causing a backflow of stomach acid. Eat smaller meals.
2) Eat less food- overeating can cause the lower esophageal sphincter (the valve above your stomach) to open causing a backflow of stomach acid. Eat smaller meals.
3) Never lay down after eating- Wait at least 3 hours after eating before you lay down or sleep.
4) Lose weight- If you are overweight you should lose some weight. Excess fat around the belly can cause pressure against your stomach, preventing it from emptying and causing acid to rise up. Even a few pounds can make a difference.
5) Avoid eating when stressed- When the stress response is activated one of the systems that gets shut down is the digestive system. The pyloric sphincter (valve on the bottom of your stomach) closes preventing food from flowing down into the small intestine. Practice deep breathing and other relaxation techniques before eating.
6) Probiotics- Probiotics help assist the digestive process. Incorporate fermented foods like kimchee, sauerkraut, miso soup, pickles, tempeh, and kombucha into your diet. Take 30 billion units of bacteria on an empty stomach. It is best to divide the dosage. Take about 15 billion first thing in the morning and another 15 billion units before bed time.
7) Digestive enzymes-instead of suppressing or buffering your stomach acid use digestive enzymes.
Digestive enzymes are specialized proteins that the body makes to help break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Lipases breaks down fats, amylases breaks down carbohydrates, and proteases breaks down proteins. Some people can not make certain enzymes or are low in them. You can take these as a supplement to assist you in the digestive process. I have seen excellent results with this supplement.
Digestive enzymes are specialized proteins that the body makes to help break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Lipases breaks down fats, amylases breaks down carbohydrates, and proteases breaks down proteins. Some people can not make certain enzymes or are low in them. You can take these as a supplement to assist you in the digestive process. I have seen excellent results with this supplement.
8) Betain HCL-Betain HCL will strengthen your stomach acid and help digest your food.
9) Salt- salt your food with a good quality full spectrum salt such as Himalayan or celtic sea salt. Your body uses the chloride from Sodium Chloride to produce Hydrochloric acid (stomach acid).
If you do not have high blood pressure do not worry about salting your food. There has never been a study proving or linking high salt intake to high blood pressure!! Salt is absolutely essential for proper digestion.
10) Magnesium- try magnesium glycinate 200-400mg 2x/day. This will help relax the valve below your stomach allowing food to go down.
Caution !!
Never suddenly stop taking a proton pump inhibitor. Doing this might cause a strong rebound effect that may make your acid reflux worst than before you started taking your medication. You have to wean off of it slowly, gradually reducing your dosage. Do your own research on the subject. I would advise contacting a pharmacist or a physician for advise.
Disclaimer
This blog is for educational purposes only. Nothing written here is meant to cure, treat, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been approved by the FDA
Vangelis Roussos
References
Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy and Risk of Hip Fracture
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=204783
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=204783
Proton Pump Inhibitor and Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonist Use and Vitamin B12 Deficiency
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1788456
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1788456
Use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of osteoporosis-related fractures
http://www.cmaj.ca/content/179/4/319.short
http://www.cmaj.ca/content/179/4/319.short
Use of Gastric Acid–Suppressive Agents and the Risk of Community-Acquired Clostridium difficile–Associated Disease
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=202048
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=202048
An Unexpected Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Using Stomach acid suppressing medications can result in serious http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmconsequences to your health.ed/23825361
Using Stomach acid suppressing medications can result in serious http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmconsequences to your health.ed/23825361
Vitamin B12 deficiency
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes
Body-Mass Index and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Women
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