Cognitive Effects
Beginning in the thirties is point in the aging process when it is typical to experience cognitive declines. However it is possible to maintain normal cognitive function into old age. Many elderly have memories as sharp or even sharper than their younger counterparts. Semantic or general knowledge memory including vocabulary and definitions remain steady or even increase.
Emotional Effects
Aging typically produces and improvement in emotional intelligence. This is because with age we typically are better able to manage and regulate our emotions. The exception is usually related to health and wellness deficiencies, disease states, or prolonged stress.
Successful Ageing
The Golden Years have been termed "successful ageing" as early as the 1950s and was popularized in the late 80s. The terminology has sparked a debate as to what is “normal ageing" which would have a high risk of illness and "successful ageing" with low risk of disability and high cognitive and physical functioning.
Successful ageing would consist of three components:
1. Low probability of disease or disability
2. High mental and physical function capacity
3. Active engagement with life Alternatively, terms such as "healthy ageing," "optimal ageing" have been proposed.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Role of Glutathione in Eye Care
TYPICALLY the need for reading glasses comes on in the 40s or 50s. The common cause of this is a loss of flexibility in the eye's lens.
The fact that it is a common occurrence does not mean that it cannot be treated if treated soon enough.
Equally important is that the process of decline is also associated with the development of cataracts and general declines in overall health, so one basic treatment helps the body's overall health.
***Note that there might possibly be other problems, and consulting with a physician is always wise where critical health concerns are an issue.
A shortage of the amino acid Glutathione is the primary culprit in the eye decline noted above.
Glutathione slows down the breakdown of DNA within the lens. It protects certain proteins in the lens from oxidizing. It aids in the transport of calcium, potassium, and sodium into the lens.
Declines in these are all contributors to the decline in the health of the lens, its increasing rigidity, and the develoment of cataracts.
Supplementation of Glutathione will resolve the problem -- if done soon enough after the decline in vision is noted. Increasing the Glutathione level in the eye may actually restore some flexibility.
However, if the lens is too rigid, reversing the damage is not possible. At least, though, further decline and develoment of cataracts may be prevented.
Click here for more about Glutathione and its benefits to our body.
The fact that it is a common occurrence does not mean that it cannot be treated if treated soon enough.
Equally important is that the process of decline is also associated with the development of cataracts and general declines in overall health, so one basic treatment helps the body's overall health.
***Note that there might possibly be other problems, and consulting with a physician is always wise where critical health concerns are an issue.
A shortage of the amino acid Glutathione is the primary culprit in the eye decline noted above.
Glutathione slows down the breakdown of DNA within the lens. It protects certain proteins in the lens from oxidizing. It aids in the transport of calcium, potassium, and sodium into the lens.
Declines in these are all contributors to the decline in the health of the lens, its increasing rigidity, and the develoment of cataracts.
Supplementation of Glutathione will resolve the problem -- if done soon enough after the decline in vision is noted. Increasing the Glutathione level in the eye may actually restore some flexibility.
However, if the lens is too rigid, reversing the damage is not possible. At least, though, further decline and develoment of cataracts may be prevented.
Click here for more about Glutathione and its benefits to our body.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Glutathione and Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers studied the association between fasting plasma total Glutathione levels and cardiovascular disease among 134 cardiovascular disease cases and 435 healthy control subjects.
3 Mean totalGlutathione concentrations were lower in all cardiovascular disease cases than in control subjects. Among subgroups of subjects with different types of cardiovascular disease, both the cerebral infarction cases and cerebral hemorrhage cases had significantly lower Glutathione levels than the corresponding control groups.
After adjustment for other confounding factors, the risk of cardiovascular disease was significantly lower in the subjects with the highest Glutathione levels compared to the subjects with the lowest levels. This association was most prominent in patients with lacunar infarction or cerebral hemorrhage.
According to the study authors, “These findings suggest that reduced plasma total Glutathione levels are a risk factor for CVD, especially for cerebral small vessel disease.”Australian researchers established a similar link between Glutathione and cardiovascular health.
When the researchers caused a drop in Glutathione levels in the mitochondria of cultured brain cells, the cells became more vulnerable to damage by nitric oxide or peroxynitrite.The same researchers conducted an in vivo study and determined that a partial loss of Glutathione occurs during cerebral ischemia (stroke) and persists during reperfusion (the reintroduction of blood into the blocked area).
Furthermore, infusion of Glutathione monoethylester, a compound that can increase mitochondrial glutathione, decreased the volume of the area deprived of blood.
The researchers concluded, “Together these recent findings indicate that alterations in mitochondrial Glutathione are likely to contribute to the severity of tissue damage in stroke and possibly other neurological disorders.” By Kimberly Pryor
3 Mean totalGlutathione concentrations were lower in all cardiovascular disease cases than in control subjects. Among subgroups of subjects with different types of cardiovascular disease, both the cerebral infarction cases and cerebral hemorrhage cases had significantly lower Glutathione levels than the corresponding control groups.
After adjustment for other confounding factors, the risk of cardiovascular disease was significantly lower in the subjects with the highest Glutathione levels compared to the subjects with the lowest levels. This association was most prominent in patients with lacunar infarction or cerebral hemorrhage.
According to the study authors, “These findings suggest that reduced plasma total Glutathione levels are a risk factor for CVD, especially for cerebral small vessel disease.”Australian researchers established a similar link between Glutathione and cardiovascular health.
When the researchers caused a drop in Glutathione levels in the mitochondria of cultured brain cells, the cells became more vulnerable to damage by nitric oxide or peroxynitrite.The same researchers conducted an in vivo study and determined that a partial loss of Glutathione occurs during cerebral ischemia (stroke) and persists during reperfusion (the reintroduction of blood into the blocked area).
Furthermore, infusion of Glutathione monoethylester, a compound that can increase mitochondrial glutathione, decreased the volume of the area deprived of blood.
The researchers concluded, “Together these recent findings indicate that alterations in mitochondrial Glutathione are likely to contribute to the severity of tissue damage in stroke and possibly other neurological disorders.” By Kimberly Pryor
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet
· Drink plenty of pure water.
· Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.
· Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.
· Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
o Pesticide residues have been found to be higher in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, therefore choosing organic foods is important.
· Increase dietary antioxidants through consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries.
· Focus on getting adequate high quality protein and fiber, both of which stabilize blood sugar.
· Identify and eliminate food intolerances. One study found that of chronic fatigue syndrome patients who eliminated wheat, milk, benzoates, nitrites, nitrates, food colorings and other additives from their diet, 90% reported improvement in severity of symptoms.
We also suggest to click here to read this article that will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is so important to your health and well-being.
· Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.
· Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.
· Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
o Pesticide residues have been found to be higher in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, therefore choosing organic foods is important.
· Increase dietary antioxidants through consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries.
· Focus on getting adequate high quality protein and fiber, both of which stabilize blood sugar.
· Identify and eliminate food intolerances. One study found that of chronic fatigue syndrome patients who eliminated wheat, milk, benzoates, nitrites, nitrates, food colorings and other additives from their diet, 90% reported improvement in severity of symptoms.
We also suggest to click here to read this article that will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is so important to your health and well-being.
Lifestyle for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Helpful tips:
· Identify stressors and learn to manage them through relaxation, meditation, counseling, etc.
· Work to address the mental and emotional components of chronic fatigue syndrome which can be both a cause or an effect of the illness.
· Learn and implement diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
· Correct posture, if this is an issue.
· Participate in regular, low intensity exercise.
· Work to support optimal sleep hygiene.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease. It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle.
· Identify stressors and learn to manage them through relaxation, meditation, counseling, etc.
· Work to address the mental and emotional components of chronic fatigue syndrome which can be both a cause or an effect of the illness.
· Learn and implement diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
· Correct posture, if this is an issue.
· Participate in regular, low intensity exercise.
· Work to support optimal sleep hygiene.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease. It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle.
Natural or Alternative Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatment Strategy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatment strategy may vary considerably depending on the suspected or apparent cause of the chronic fatigue and may include:
Treatment strategy may vary considerably depending on the suspected or apparent cause of the chronic fatigue and may include:
· Support and enhance immune function.
· Support and enhance liver detoxification.
· Support and enhance gastrointestinal health.
· Support and enhance adrenal function.
· Identify and address food sensitivities.
· Identify and address any metabolic abnormalities.
· Identify and treat nutrient deficiencies.
Over the past thirty years, researchers have explored the role of antioxidants in good health as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases involving oxidation or fermentation by metabolic acids.Well known and widely used antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E and selenium neutralize acid.
They occur naturally in nature, but not in the body. They must be introduced as part of a balanced diet.Given the critical role of antioxidants in good health, it is not surprising that the body itself manufactures its own natural antioxidants.The most important of these is glutathione. Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant.'Glutathione binds to toxins, forming a water-soluble complex - which is ultimately excreted in the urine or bile as waste.
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