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healthy_backInverse relationship between skin (and other connective tissue) regeneration and cortisol levels
http://www.repairrecoverrestore.com/info-from-diagnos-techs-on-the-adrenal-stress-index-asi/ Исследование, к сожалению, не указано
http://william322.livejournal.com/10835.html
To these, we can add several more based on Seth’s findings:
- Looking at human faces: If you work at a computer, keep a window up that cycles among photos of faces, or shows a video of a talk show; keep photos of your family near your screen.
- Standing: Work at a standing desk or, failing that, get in the habit of standing on one leg rather than two.
- Animal fat: Eat a diet high in animal fats.\\
I neglected to mention that, applying the Harvard group’s recommendation (stop eating 16-20 hours before desired wake-up time) would be the opposite of the kind of IF I’ve been doing. That is, to reset the internal clock for 6am, one would stop eating at 2pm.
I’m going to try it to see what happens. Apparently they think it works pretty quickly to reset it.
Great post. Animal foods are also a much better source of B6 than plant foods, both because of amount and because of bioavailability:
http://www.westonaprice.org/abcs-of-nutr
B6 is needed for the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin, which is in turn needed for the production of melatonin.
Plant B6 tends to be bound in sugars and needs to be freed in the intestine, and there is a lot of variation in this step. Then it needs to be converted in a B2-dependent process in the liver into the active form. Cooking not only degrades B6 mildly but also causes the formation of compounds that interfere with B6 activity. According to the reviews I have read, cooking meat results in a 25-30 percent loss of activity and cooking soybeans results in a 40 percent loss of activity.
Bananas are a particularly good plant source because most of their B6 is not sugar-bound and because they are usually eaten raw. Sufficient carbohydrate is also necessary to get tryptophan across the blood brain barrier, and banana’s have a nice dose of that.
In any case, this would be a good explanation of why animal foods might boost mood and help with sleep.
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Date: 2011-08-15 04:37 pm (UTC)http://www.livestrong.com/article/455174-dhea-levels-osteoporosis-in-men/
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Date: 2011-08-15 06:38 pm (UTC)The reason that sucrose affects dental and bone health is that is messes up your Ca:P ratios for over 24 hours.
Page measured the effect of sucrose vs honey on Ca:P ratios and found that sucrose distorted them much more than honey did, that honey by this metric is much better for your teeth and bones than sucrose.
His best book is Degeneration Regeneration, available from the Price-Pottinger foundation, but his book on Amazon is good: Your Body is Your Best Doctor!: Formerly, Health Versus Disease. Fascinating stuff.
Another good book is The Sugar Fix, by Dr Johnson: he talks about the effect of fructose on uric acid levels, and the importance of limiting daily fructose intake to no more than 35g, ideally less than 25.
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Date: 2011-08-16 12:17 am (UTC)· age (over 45)
· heredity
· ..............
· stricken with collagen destructive diseases like RA and scoliosis
The parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclast activity, helps convert vitamin D to an active form that increases dietary calcium absorption, and helps the kidneys metabolize calcium. Excess parathyroid or thyroid hormones can result in bone loss due to overzealous osteoclast activity. Estrogen and progesterone prevent adrenal hormones from destroying bone.
The active hormone of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D or 1,25-D) performs a vital function in autoimmune diseases, notably Sarcoidosis. This hormone is critically related to calcium balance. At levels above 42 pg/ml, 1,25-D starts to stimulate osteoclasts, in turn causing bone to be resorbed (dissolved) back into the bloodstream, leading to osteoporosis. (ref 1)
Substances we consume as part of a daily diet may contribute to OP, such as:
· caffeine (in drugs, foods, beverages)
· phosphoric acid in sodas (regular and decaffeinated)
· oxalates (asparagus, beet greens, Swiss chard, dandelion greens, peanuts, summer squash, parsley, rhubarb, spinach)
· tea, cocoa (contain oxalic acid)
· excess salt
· phytates found in some whole grain cereals
· too much protein (causes acidity – calcium and phosphorus are leached from bones to serve as a buffer)
Caffeine is a diuretic. It causes us to lose valuable minerals (calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium) in the urine. Many prescription drugs and OTC remedies contain caffeine.
Milk presents problems, too (see Milk as a Calcium Source). Instead, eat nonfat plain yogurt, cheese, calcium-rich vegetables (beans, broccoli, greens) and fish (salmon, sardines). Use only calcium carbonate tablets that do not contain aluminum salts.
Use lemon when cooking certain vegetables listed above to neutralize oxalates. Although fiber is good for the body as a cleansing “broom” in the digestive tract, it can bind with calcium when consumed at the same time. Thus the traditional breakfast bowl of cereal with milk is the least effective way to obtain calcium.
Calcium must be in balance with phosphorus by a ratio of 2.5 to 1. ... Too much phosphorus can unbalance other minerals: copper, zinc, magnesium, and manganese.
Taking antacids containing aluminum is risky. The aluminum combines with phosphorus and calcium, drawing these minerals into the urine and out of the body. This calcium shortage can’t be made up with supplements. Too much calcium can be toxic (resulting in kidney stones and/or bone spurs). Prevent bone spurs with calcium fluoride. Look for Calc. Fluor, homeopathic 6X (ref 2).
Calcium intake guidelines for women: 1000-1200 mg for pre-menopausal, and 1500-2000 mg for post-menopausal. Lower numbers are for ERT. (ref 3) Drink lots of fresh, pure water to flush toxins and encourage cell rejuvenation.
Exercise is very important to limit the onset (or effects) of OP. New cortical bone is laid down in concentric circles called Haversian canals. Weight-bearing exercise (WBE) thickens cortical bone by increasing blood flow within those canals. As trabecular bone becomes porous during OP, holes form. Correcting nutrition deficiencies plus an exercise program helps the blood bring extra nutrients to bone-building cells, and the trabecular holes are gradually filled.
Raised levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been associated with OP and fracture risks, as well as with risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. Researchers suggest that levels can be lowered by eating more green leafy vegetables and fortified grains that contain folic acid, as well as upping intake of vitamins B-6 and B-12. (ref 6)
http://www.ra-infection-connection.com/free_articles/Osteoporosis.htm
scoliosis exerises
Date: 2011-12-19 08:00 pm (UTC)Re: scoliosis exerises
Date: 2011-12-20 02:17 am (UTC)Idiopathic scoliosis is primarily a neurological condition that has its primary effect on the spine, rather than "just a spine condition".
Это звучит гениально, но все последующее, увы, выглядит как шарлатанство. Все эти асимметричные веса будут давать только временный эффект. Причина напряжения мышц не ищется и не устраняется.
http://www.treatingscoliosis.com/exercise-for-scoliosis.html
A specialized treatment protocol for scoliosis is utilized to decrease soft tissue resistance that often creates this spinal rigidity - это все было уже 500 тысяч раз, это дает только временный эффект с последующим ухудшением.
The use of continuous passive motion on the apical regions of scoliosis patient is applied in order to unlock the spinal rigidity and allow for substantial gains in range of motion.