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Post by Admin on Jun 19, 2011 7:09:52 GMT -5
A few years ago, following an emergency surgery, my hemoglobin went down to 7. Through eating the correct foods such as spinach daily, my hemoglobin went up to 15. Opitmal level. Fast forward. The vid below is not as good as a lecture from a MIT professor discussing epigenetics of vits and supps, I saw over three years ago. The Professor of Epigenetics lecturing on altering gene function, switching on/off with the use of Vitamins. Its early stage and limited knowledge. We know for eg, that Folic Acid can s trigger some cancer cells. This is precisely why some countries, such as Finland, Sweden,(stand corrected here) stopped the practice of putting Folic Acid in flour. Meanwhile, I continue to read up on various compounds in various foods, teas, herbs that may help recovery. Look up the Archives on MIT for the lecture by the Professor on Epigenetics and Vitamins. This vid is not the best one: www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/40.htmlAn easy to read article from Time Mag: Cont/... "It was a heretical idea. After all, we have had a long-standing deal with biology: whatever choices we make during our lives might ruin our short-term memory or make us fat or hasten death, but they won't change our genes — our actual DNA. Which meant that when we had kids of our own, the genetic slate would be wiped clean. What's more, any such effects of nurture (environment) on a species' nature (genes) were not supposed to happen so quickly. Charles Darwin, whose On the Origin of Species celebrated its 150th anniversary in November, taught us that evolutionary changes take place over many generations and through millions of years of natural selection. But Bygren and other scientists have now amassed historical evidence suggesting that powerful environmental conditions (near death from starvation, for instance) can somehow leave an imprint on the genetic material in eggs and sperm. These genetic imprints can short-circuit evolution and pass along new traits in a single generation." Read the whole article here :http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1951968,00.htmlA good read from Scrib: Epigenetics Human Health and Nutrition www.scribd.com/doc/47878438/epigenetics-and-human-heatlh-9783527324279
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Post by beebs on Oct 27, 2011 10:36:46 GMT -5
Below is a study which illustrates the importance of understanding which compounds in food is beneficial for what health issue. As it can be both beneficial or detrimental. The study discuses the anti inflammatory compounds in using ku shen root (also use for culinary purpose in Asia). A year ago, I met a woman from India who told me that everything she ate, had a therapeutic effect and that she knew which foods had what effect. BTW, her father is an MD, who also applies the same principle to his diet. Anti-inflammatory effects of fermented and non-fermented Sophora flavescens: a comparative studyChun-chao Han email, Hong Wei email and Jianyou Guo email BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, 11:100doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-100 Published: 26 October 2011 Abstract (provisional) Background The roots of Sophora flavescens (Leguminosae) have been used in East Asian countries as an herbal medicine and a food ingredient for thousands of years. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of S. flavescens fermentation on endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) in rats. Methods EIU was induced in rats via a footpad injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Immediately after the LPS inoculation, fermented and non-fermented extracts of S. flavescens (FSE and NFSE, respectively) were administered orally, and the aqueous humor was collected from both eyes 24 hours later. The anti-inflammatory effects of FSE and NFSE were examined in terms of regulation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) activation and the expression of interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), intercellular cell adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). The regulation of maleic dialdehyde (MDA) levels and polymorphonuclear cell (PMN) infiltration by FSE and NFSE were also examined. Results Treatment with FSE significantly inhibited LPS-induced increases in IL-1beta and TNF-alpha production and the expression of iNOS, ICAM-1 and COX-2. Moreover, FSE suppressed LPS-induced NF-kappaB activation, and reduced both MDA levels and infiltration by PMN. Conclusion These results indicate that solid state fermentation may enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of S. flavescens. www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/11/100/abstract
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Post by beebs on Oct 28, 2011 16:14:09 GMT -5
This post will focus on liver/kidneys/gallstones
Chervil is very useful (as in previous post for gallstones), also useful for the spleen, liver and kidneys.
Combo of chervil, dark Romaine lettuce, dandelion greens, and yellow folwers of dandelions. Could add carrots and tomatoes, granulated kelp+ a little lemon or lime juice.
Six fennel stems, leaves and flowers. Discard the stem, mix a little celery or carrot to juice.
(does not specify in the book about dosage..)
Alternate raw potato juice and cooked potato peeling broth half cupfuls of both at different intervals throughout the day for a week. Do not peel potato, all minerals etc are in the skin. (Romanian formula)
(from Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices)
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Post by beebs on Oct 28, 2011 16:20:24 GMT -5
I like this forumula, which needs to be done several times daily for a few weeks, or there is no point. Likewise, not sure how this would work if on psychotropics. May even worsen those symptoms. Fennel Juice, the herb: Hold under nostrils, gently sniff for a few minutes in between short sips. With each sip the tongue should savor before swallowing There are two principal compounds which acts on the limbic portion of the brain and will create some euphoria and release of endorphins etc.. When these peptides are released in the blood stream, its similar to opium, and will calm down, agitation, hysteria, anxiety attacks and psychosis. (Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices)
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Post by beebs on Feb 23, 2012 18:09:30 GMT -5
Read up on NFκ-B pathway, involved in reactive oxygen species (ROS), and other oxidation, memory, neuronal plasticity, glutamate, inflammation, inhibits blood clotting, improves vascular funtion, osteoarthtis, cartilage inflamation, prostate cancer etc.. Read up on cyclin-cdk and its importance for us, from ADRs, mtRNA, CDK and cancer cells proliferation....
Studies show that ellagic acid scavenges chemicals causing cancer cells.
Pomegranate is an amazing fruit, with great potential as curative for many health issues taken daily for at least over six months to a year.
Look up Leaves, skins, seeds, drink tea, and oil extracted from seeds. Look up contraindications, specially if you are on meds!!Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Aug;51(7):626-34. The bioactivity of pomegranate: impact on health and disease.Faria A, Calhau C. Source Biochemistry Department (U38-FCT), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal. anafaria@med.up.pt Abstract The aim of the present review is to discuss the cumulative evidence that suggests that pomegranate consumption possesses a diverse array of biological actions and may be helpful in the prevention of some inflammatory-mediated diseases including cancer. The pomegranate fruit can be divided into at least three parts-seeds, peel, and juice. All these components have been studied for their antioxidant properties in a chemoprevention approach. Pomegranate exerts antiproliferative, anti-invasive, and antimetastatic effects, induces apoptosis through modulation of Bcl-2 proteins, increases p21 and p27, and downregulates cyclin-cdk network. In addition, pomegranate inhibits the activation of inflammatory pathways including, but not limited to, the NFκ-B pathway. Anti-cancer effects with the most impressive data have been demonstrated so far in prostate cancer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2012 23:57:55 GMT -5
So interesting, Beebs. Thanks for your continuous digging and finding helpful info for us.
Yes, spit out those seeds or they end up who-knows-where, but a super food to be sure.
I know a naturopath who regularly breaks one open and squeezes and sucks on it. Her mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.
Am looking forward to comments on anything on the forum from others.
Improving health to all!
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Post by beebs on May 1, 2012 17:10:52 GMT -5
Read up on nutrigenomics. Diet & environment will alter gene expression. Lifestyle modification can reverse disease state. Cancer is NOT genetic. Members of a family will develop cancer due to the exposure of their environment, ie living near fields sprayed with insecticides, exposure to DDT, eating foods farmed in too rich selenium, which can cause cancer. Other than Ayurvedic Medicine, who have been using specific antineoplastons compounds for thousands of years and other compounds known to alter gene expression, Western science aims at targeting specific genes, which IMHO is limiting, because, there is so much more than cell targeting. Published papers on polymorphisms and genetic variablity: www.citeulike.org/journal/springerlink-106513/page/5The third video (lecture) is uber interesting. Easy listen to what is Epigenetics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_APOGar-DIw&feature=relatedBasic - very interesting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj4d-9Jgl6g&feature=relatedMore YT vids, lectures more advanced UC Berkeley - mind blowing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO-TvYmOer4
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 22:38:50 GMT -5
Such persistently great finds, Beebs! Thank you so much!
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Post by beebs on May 4, 2012 7:31:19 GMT -5
Such persistently great finds, Beebs! Thank you so much! Thank you Justice Curiosity stemming from long term chronic illness and taking the reins, is paying off in the sense, of damage control. Far from from recovery, keeping well away from medications paid off against all odds. The misconception about genetic diseases is to be highlighted. There are very few inherited genetic diseases. (rare about 2%) Mainstream media contributes to this misconception as do mainstream doctors. In contrast, environmental culprits causing DNA mutations damaged through exposure is very common. Limited knowledge we have have about nutrigenomics/epigenetics in the West and wider knowledge from Ayurvedic Medicine, altering genes, is useful for recover, that is, f specific compounds from specific foods can be consumed. Unfortunately, most see this is as simplistic, preferring instead labels and medications. No denying that Western medicines can be life saving for trauma, and little more else. IMHO.
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Post by beebs on Jun 24, 2012 14:58:36 GMT -5
May have posted on Red Palm Oil, but, since, its so important, here we go again. Easy read about the benefits of Vitamin E: www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/vitamin-e.html(Red palm oil contains abundance of tocopherol and tocotrienol, Wheat Germ oil, and Rice bran oil. Tocontrienols research shows lengthening of tolomerase through various cellular activities, reversing/preventing further cellular damage caused by oxidation. www.wellnessresources.com/studies/tocotrienols_extend_telomeres_and_prevent_dna_damage/Wheat Germ oil, (cheap) contains all tocopherols and tocos, but oxidizes in caps form, and has a higher ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3. Not read up on Barley yet. Rice Bran Oil is expensive. In comparison, Red Palm Oil is less expensive, contains high concentrations of carotenoids, and all the alphatocopherols and tocos, Vitamin K, oleic acid and other known/unknown compounds: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11975364Read up on benefits of Vitamin E Studies re; Red Palm Oil www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20095133www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21735991www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21714805www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21689423www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21590694www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20565865www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19001776www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16637706More studies: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
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Post by beebs on Jun 26, 2012 11:16:43 GMT -5
I started on Hempseed powder and oil last year, It does not contain psychoactive THC. High in protein, amino acids, silica, etc.. the oil contains essential fatty acids and other essential nutrients. Below some studies about hemp: Mol Cells. 2011 Apr;31(4):337-42. Epub 2011 Feb 10. The effects of hempseed meal intake and linoleic acid on Drosophila models of neurodegenerative diseases and hypercholesterolemia.Lee MJ, Park SH, Han JH, Hong YK, Hwang S, Lee S, Kim D, Han SY, Kim ES, Cho KS. Source Department of Biological Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Korea. Abstract Hempseed is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which have potential as therapeutic compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease. However, the effect of hempseed meal (HSM) intake on the animal models of these diseases has yet to be elucidated. In this study, we assessed the effects of the intake of HSM and PUFAs on oxidative stress, cytotoxicity and neurological phenotypes, and cholesterol uptake, using Drosophila models. HSM intake was shown to reduce H(2)O(2) toxicity markedly, indicating that HSM exerts a profound antioxidant effect. Meanwhile, intake of HSM, as well as linoleic or linolenic acids (major PUFA components of HSM) was shown to ameliorate Aβ42-induced eye degeneration, thus suggesting that these compounds exert a protective effect against Aβ42 cytotoxicity. On the contrary, locomotion and longevity in the Parkinson's disease model and eye degeneration in the Huntington's disease model were unaffected by HSM feeding. Additionally, intake of HSM or linoleic acid was shown to reduce cholesterol uptake significantly. Moreover, linoleic acid intake has been shown to delay pupariation, and cholesterol feeding rescued the linoleic acid-induced larval growth delay, thereby indicating that linoleic acid acts antagonistically with cholesterol during larval growth. In conclusion, our results indicate that HSM and linoleic acid exert inhibitory effects on both Aβ42 cytotoxicity and cholesterol uptake, and are potential candidates for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21331775
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Post by beebs on Jun 26, 2012 11:45:26 GMT -5
Adding to a previous post on Red Palm Oil, see the importance of obtaining tocos: Tocotrienols Extend Telomeres and Prevent DNA Damage Byron's Comments: Heading in the direction of the fountain of youth.Study Title: Tocotrienol-rich fraction prevents cell cycle arrest and elongates telomere length in senescent human diploid fibroblasts. Study Abstract: This study determined the molecular mechanisms of tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) in preventing cellular senescence of human diploid fibroblasts (HDFs). Primary culture of HDFs at various passages were incubated with 0.5 mg/mL TRF for 24 h. Telomere shortening with decreased telomerase activity was observed in senescent HDFs while the levels of damaged DNA and number of cells in G(0)/G(1) phase were increased and S phase cells were decreased. Incubation with TRF reversed the morphology of senescent HDFs to resemble that of young cells with decreased activity of SA-β-gal, damaged DNA, and cells in G(0)/G(1) phase while cells in the S phase were increased. Elongated telomere length and restoration of telomerase activity were observed in TRF-treated senescent HDFs. These findings confirmed the ability of tocotrienol-rich fraction in preventing HDFs cellular ageing by restoring telomere length and telomerase activity, reducing damaged DNA, and reversing cell cycle arrest associated with senescence. www.wellnessresources.com/studies/tocotrienols_extend_telomeres_and_prevent_dna_damage/
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