Excitotoxins are chemical substances that overstimulate certain types of cells in the brain, all of the nervous system, and many other organs. In high and excessive amounts, these cells become damaged and may die. The underlying mechanism of excitotoxins has been attributed to the following diseases: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, strokes, autism, and Huntington’s disease. Excitotoxins … Continue Reading
New research suggests constant bitterness can make a person ill. What is bitterness? It is anger, resentment, and disappointment at being mistreated. Bitterness can be based on one incident or life circumstances. According to psychologist Dr. Carsten Wrosch, persistent bitterness can affect a person’s physical health when strong enough. Carsten Wrosch is a professor in Montreal’s Concordia University … Continue Reading
Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed. Her father, a chef, took … Continue Reading
When it comes to eating tree nuts, the king is Macadamia Nuts. They are nutritional powerhouses that set themselves apart from the rest because of their high monounsaturated fat, thiamin, and manganese content. A Nutrient Breakdown of Macadamia Nuts: A True Nutritional Powerhouse Here’s an overview of the nutrients we get from 1 ounce of … Continue Reading
Statin medications have been hauled the king of lowering total and LDL cholesterol. The position of many in the medical arena support that lowering cholesterol will save us from a deadly cardiovascular incident. Although I won’t deny that statins are well substantiated to decrease the incidence of cardiovascular mortality, the question we all must ask … Continue Reading