by Mary Budinger — A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association shows that one in three seniors have dementia when they die, and deaths from the disease increased nearly 70 percent between 2000 and 2010. “It is going to swamp the system,” said Dr. Ronald C. Petersen, chairman of the advisory panel to the federal […]
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Dissolving your own cataracts
February 11, 2013
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by Julia Busch — Can cataract-laden lenses be cleared without surgery? They can, according to Russian research where eye drops containing the amino acid n-alpha-acetyl-carnosine (NAC) causes cataracts to “melt” like snow. Reversal starts from the edges to gradually make the lens more transparent. Measurable results can occur in as little as one month. However, […]
Biochemical causes of depression
September 21, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Force — Certain distinct biochemical imbalances that trigger depression have been found to respond well to diet and nutritional supplementation. Different types of depression have different symptoms and underlying causes, including primary biochemical depression, serotonin deficiency, dopamine deficiency, high norepinephrine/epinephrine ratio, GABA deficiency and histamine excess. This article will discuss the most […]
Health updates: Alzheimer’s and gum disease
February 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]
June 10, 2013
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