Bioenergetic substances are chemicals that help your cells’ energy production improve in a healthy, non-stressful way. Stimulants, like caffeine and nicotine stress the adrenals and central nervous system, but bioenergetics just help the body’s energy system work better. Inside each cell are many, many power houses called mitochondria. These little factories incinerate fatty acids […]
The Edge Effect is a helpful healthy aging guide by Dr. Eric Braverman, a specialist in “neuropause,” or the slowing of the brain’s function. His book helps people identify their strengths and weaknesses in the four main neurotransmitter systems: serotonin, gama amino butyric acid, dopamine, and acetylcholine. It is a chemical exploration into one’s mind. […]
Scientists have confirmed the wisdom of mothers down the ages - a real hug does you good:
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/article304281.ece
New England Centenarian Study: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Dept/Content.aspx?DepartmentID=361&PageID=5924
The NECS has gone on to enroll centenarians from throughout the United States and other countries and has grown to be the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. There are currently 1,500 subjects to-date, including centenarians, their siblings and children (in their 70s and 80s) and younger controls.
A recent study suggests that a diet rich in antioxidants alone may not be enough. Apparently, other factors are at work too. The BBC article on the study is a little confusing. The researchers agree that oxidants damage cell DNA - and that cells die off when their DNA is damaged(which is a good thing: […]
A nutritional supplement company named Oasis has a relatively new product out called AgelessXtra. It is different from other products on the market, providing powerful anti-inflamatories and huge amounts of antioxidants.
The anti-inflammatories can help heal inflammation throughout the body; not just joint inflammation. The substances have long been used in Eastern medicine, and may […]
Research has shown that those who exercise their brain - with demanding employment, intellectual hobbies, and other mental jumping-jacks have a smaller risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These brain exercises can help you akes your grey matter with you well into old age!