- Epidemic / Pandemic / Virus / Vaccines / Immunization / ...
- Earthquake & Tsunami & Flooding - Disasters
- Disaster Planning and Recovery for Seniors | Rainbow International Restoration - Thanks to Marisa Probst for recommending this site.
- Fire Preparedness: A Guide For Individuals With Disabilities - Thanks to Kendra Ryan for recommending this site.
- Skin Deep - Cosmetics Database | EWG - What chemicals are in your daily products? How dangerous are they?
- Warning! - HealthAfter50.com is very bad at maintaining its website. Web pages and links disappear with no reason. It is risky to link to any page on HealthAfter50.
- Olive Oil is Good for You, But This is Even Better – Green Valley Natural Solutions
- Argan oil tastes great, reduces LDL cholesterol, reduces triglycerides, may provide extra protection against the risk of thrombosis, a major cause of heart failure, stops some tumors from growing stops certain types of prostate cancer cells from multiplying, may someday be used to help treat, and even prevent prostate cancer. And it turns out argan oil is a powerful antioxidant, too.
- Argan oil is a powerful antioxidant, too. It actually helps your body do a better job protecting itself from cancer. It does this because it contains high amounts of tocopherols, and specifically gamma-tocopherol.
- Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E. There are four tocopherols – alpha, beta, delta and gamma. Studies show that gamma-tocopherol – which is relatively rare — is the most effective form at stopping both prostate and colorectal cancers from growing. Of all the edible oils which have been studied, argan oil has the most gamma-tocopherol.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15380909
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16020940
- https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jcim.2008.5.1/jcim.2008.5.1.1164/jcim.2008.5.1.1164.xml
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17174037
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12962899
- InfoSanté - 8h30-20h30 - 311 or 811 or 514-521-2100
- http://ville.montreal.qc.ca
- www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/eaupotable - "This section is not available in English." (This is the normal situation in Québec. Anglos (=anglophones) are not considered important because they are not "real Québécois".)
- OSS = McGill University - Office for Science and Society - Read Joe Schwarcz's column in the Saturday Gazette. You can also see him regularly on the Discovery channel.
- "Death comes to all — but in America it has long been considered reasonable to offer the best chance of delay to the highest bidder." - Zadie Smith
- Medicare.gov - the Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
- How to Use the Medicare Plan Finder
- Column: 2 types of Medicare benefits have different expenses | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage
- Medicare & You | Medicare
- Medicare Plan Finder for Health, Prescription Drug and Medigap plans
- 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Customer service representatives are available 24/7.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Acne Guide: Your Prescription for Acne Treatment Information Online
- Acne Vulgaris
- Rosacea Guide: Canadian Edition
- PMD’s New Facial Wand Is a Secret Weapon for Targeting Adult Acne
- Levulan + PDT
- Can You Get Rid of a Pimple Overnight? 8 Expert Tips for Quick Results | SELF
- Benzoyl peroxide (2,5%-10%)
- Salicylic acid = a beta hydroxy acid
- Hydrocolloid patches = pimple patches
- Azelaic acid - takes a few months before seeing results
- Dermatologist
- Wait a week
- See also: Smoking
- See also: Drugs
- See also: Wine & Beer & Spirits
- BAC Calculator - Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is an important number that helps determine the level of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. - | - Thanks to Sarah Witmer for recommending this site.
- Addiction Group | Addiction Treatment, Rehab, & Recovery Info
- Cocaine Effects: Coke Nose, Cocaine Eyes, Cocaine Overdose - | - Thanks to Sarah Thomas for recommending this site.
- Cocaine Addiction & Abuse | Addiction Group - | - Thanks to Sarah Thomas for recommending this site.
- Alcohol Effects, Treatment & Resources | Addiction Group - | - Thanks to Sarah Thomas for recommending this site.
- Drugs, Medications & Other Substances | Addiction Group - | - Thanks to Sarah Thomas for recommending this site.
- Addiction Resources for Parents | Green Mountain Treatment Center - Thanks to Carlos Torres for recommending this site.
- Alcohol Addiction
- AUD = alcohol use disorder = alcoholism = a chronic relapsing brain disease that develops due to alcohol abuse or dependency on alcohol = ongoing use and difficulty controlling drinking, even in the face of consequences.
- Alcohol Rehab Help - Addiction Treatment Information
- About Us | Alcohol Rehab Help - Treatment Pathways LLC owns and funds two addiction sites: Addiction Group and Alcohol Rehab Help. These sites are informational web guides that were created to help those struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Alcohol Addiction: Effects, Mental Health, and Relapse Prevention - | - Thanks to Michelle Taylor for recommending this site. - AlcoholRehabHelp.org
- Tapering off Alcohol (Safely Quit Drinking) | Alcohol Rehab Help - | - Thanks to Michelle Taylor for recommending this site. - AlcoholRehabHelp.org
- 8 Reasons People Drink Alone (And What to Do About It) - | - Thanks to Michelle Taylor for recommending this site. - AlcoholRehabHelp.org
- What to Know About Binge Drinking - Granite Recovery Centers - Thanks to Carlos Torres for recommending this site.
- SSRIs = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors = antidepressant = prescription for depression
- Severe alcohol use disorder after initiation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy | CMAJ
- "SSRIs may not be effective for depressive symptoms in people with concurrent AUD, and may worsen alcohol use in some."
- Canadian guideline for the clinical management of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder | CMAJ
- Severe alcohol use disorder after initiation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy | CMAJ
- RehabNet.com – Help for Seniors with Addiction - Thanks to Molly Natchek for recommending this site.
- A Place For Mom Blog
- Internet / Online addiction / Gaming ...
- Internet Addiction (PDF 35KB)
- When Gaming Becomes A Problem - Router Network - Thanks to Casey Wise for recommending this site.
- Pinnacle Peak Recovery | Addiction Treatment in Scottsdale Arizona
- Best Detox And Rehab Centers In Canada - Addiction Resource - Thanks to Sara Serrano for recommending this site.
- Resources (Addiction & Drug Abuse)
- Chapel Hill Detox - Medical Detox Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Thanks to Emma Tressler (Community relations) - healthcare@thedigitalintellect.com for recommending this site.
- Resources - drug rehabilitation in FL
- Addiction Resources in Illinois - Northern Illinois Recovery Center - Thanks to Emma Tressler (Community relations) - healthcare@thedigitalintellect.com for recommending this site.
- Addiction Resources in Tacoma, Washington - Bayview Recovery - Thanks to Emma Tressler (Community relations) - healthcare@thedigitalintellect.com for recommending this site.
- Addiction Treatment and Resources - Westwind Recovery® - Los Angeles - Thanks to Emma Tressler (Community relations) - healthcare@thedigitalintellect.com for recommending this site.
- Addiction Resources in New Jersey - North Jersey Recovery Center - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Addiction Resources Washington State | Oregon Addiction Resources - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Resources for Rehabs in Maine - Casco Bay Recovery - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Resources - First City Recovery Center - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Rehab Resources in Idaho - Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Resources and Information About Addiction and Mental Health Treatment - Thanks to Natalie O'Hare for recommending this site.
- Chapel Hill Detox - Medical Detox Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Thanks to Emma Tressler (Community relations) - healthcare@thedigitalintellect.com for recommending this site.
- see Micronutrients
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - BGU and Soroka Medical Center Study Discovers Molecular Genetic Pathways of ADHD
- More Diagnoses of A.D.H.D. Causing Concern - NYTimes.com - (Subscription paywall)
- What Is ADHD in Children? | Virtual Advisor – Groupe Renaud
- Adult ADHD: How I Beat My Demons
- Retirement ...
- Addiction ...
- aging - Google Search
- Scientist Discovers Aging Clock to Speed and Reverse Aging | TIME
- Reversibility makes a strong case that the main drivers of aging aren’t mutations to the DNA, but miscues in the epigenetic instructions that somehow go awry. Information Theory of Aging: “Underlying aging is information that is lost in cells, not just the accumulation of damage”.
- Epigenetics Explained: What It Means for Inheriting Disease Risk | TIME
- Loss of epigenetic information as a cause of mammalian aging: Cell (journal)
- INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Senior Living
- Aging in Place vs. long-term care (LTC)
- Are Seniors Being Pressured Into Retirement Homes by Lack of Community Services? - Everything Zoomer
- Retirement homes = assisted living
- Retirement homes typically feature private suites or apartments.
- Average ~CA$4000/month - at least two services must be provided, such as meals and medication administration, with additional services often available at extra cost.
- Retirement home residents receive far fewer primary care visits than those in LTC homes, and are more likely to visit the emergency department, be hospitalized and experience prolonged hospital stays.
- Long-term care (LTC) homes offer 24/7 access to nursing and personal support services.
- LTC homes have more institutional and less private accommodations.
- Private residence where they have lived for years = Aging in place
- Retirement homes = assisted living
- Capacity assessment = Cognitive test = mental capacity testing
- If the assessor determines that a person is incapable of making some or all of their own decisions, a “certificate of incapability” can then be issued. These certificates have different names depending on the province, but they all have more or less the same result: from that moment on, some or all of a person’s autonomy may be taken away for good.
- In 2018, one in five people in long-term care were administered antipsychotic drugs despite not having any diagnosis of psychosis. These drugs can increase fatigue and confusion and are known in the industry as “chemical restraints.” - CFHI = Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
- How a person performs on a capacity assessment can be influenced by whether they’ve recently experienced a traumatic event, whether they trust their assessor or whether they are hard of hearing. Some advocates for seniors argue that people may even be found incapable without being properly assessed by a doctor at all.
- In Canada, depending on the province or territory, capacity assessments can be administered by a doctor or a nurse, a social worker or a psychologist, an occupational therapist or, in rare cases, a member of the clergy.
- Mini-Mental Status Examination
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- a geriatric-depression scale
- other ...
- CanAge | CanAge is Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization, working to improve the lives of older adults through advocacy, policy, and community engagement.
- When Is a Senior No Longer Capable of Making Their Own Decisions? | The Walrus
- Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
- The B.C. PGT is a government-designated corporation that steps in when there isn’t a family member or close friend available to take responsibility for a person deemed incapable.
- CCB - Consent And Capacity Board - ON
- According to Ontario’s auditor general, the board has come to a different conclusion than the original assessor in 80 percent of the cases it has heard concerning people’s ability to manage their own finances.
- Seniors Advocate - Government of British Columbia - BC
- Are Seniors Being Pressured Into Retirement Homes by Lack of Community Services? - Everything Zoomer
- Can ageing be cured? Scientists are giving it a try | National Geographic
- Does Drinking More Coffee Help You Live Longer? It May Not Be Just Wishful Thinking - Everything Zoomer
- Fecal Transplants Reverse Key Signs of Aging - ExtremeTech
- Researchers may have discovered a supplement that can extend human life - GlyNAC - by correcting a decrease in glutathione. GlyNAC is a mixture of glycine, an amino acid, and the medicine N-acetylcysteine (or NAC).
- Osteoporosis
- Risk Factors For Osteoporosis You Can Control
- Mortality risk reduction differs according to bisphosphonate class: a 15-year observational study | SpringerLink
- Does the key to anti-ageing lie in our bones? | Science | The Guardian
- Osteocalcin, a hormone produced in the bones, could one day provide treatments for age-related issues such as decline in muscle function and memory loss. Stimulate bone gain.
- Reverse many age-related ailments: memory (cognitive disorders), appetite, muscle health, fertility, metabolism, liver, etc ...
- Reduction in bone mass may also be linked to the weakening of muscles – referred to in medical terms as sarcopenia – as well as the memory and cognitive problems. If you exercise regularly, then it stimulates your bone to make more osteocalcin, and that will have these beneficial effects on muscle and brain.
- DPP4 denosumab may slow down the rate of bone loss, and improve symptoms of osteoporosis and diabetes.
- 45 Tips on How to Live to 100 - and Love It!
- Fountain of Youth in a Bottle? - Health and Wellness Alerts
- The research is now just preliminary. The supplements are supposed to boost NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Nicotinamide riboside (NR) (Niagen, Basis), a form of vitamin B3 (niacin) is a precursor to NAD.
- Planning / Death / Funerals / Wills
- 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Planning Ahead for a Funeral or Memorial Service - Everything Zoomer
- Just-In-Case = J.I.C. = JIC = JustInCase = Letter of Last Instructions = Emergency Access
- See also: Security.htm > Password Managers > Emergency Access ...
- Password Managers ...
- "Just In Case..." - Emergency Plan Guide
- How to Prepare Your Digital Life for Your Death | PCMag.com
- JINCS-Just In Case App Store - Requires Android - $0
- How Do Banks Find Out Someone Has Died? | Cake Blog
- What happens to your social media accounts when you die? | CTV News
- Activity / Exercise / Fitness / Entertainment / ...
- Entertainment Resources for Seniors - SeatUp, LLC - Thanks to Lainey Thomas for recommending this site.
- Exercise Can Cut All Sorts of Health Risks for Seniors. Here's How to Get Going. | Barron's
- Gait Speed and Survival in Older Adults, January 5, 2011, Studenski et al. 305 (1): 50 - JAMA
- If You Can Walk This Far In 2 Minutes, Scientists Say You're Much Smarter Than Average (and Your Brain Is Actually Built a Little Differently) | Inc.com
- 660 feet in 2 minutes = 16-minute mile = 4mph
- If You Can Pass Any of These 4 Tests, Science Says You're Likely to Live Significantly Longer and With Less Stress | Inc.com
- Men able to do 40 or more pushups during the baseline exam were 96 percent less likely to experience a cardiovascular event than those who could do only 10 or fewer.
- A University of Sydney study found that people who can walk at a fast pace (3 to 4 miles per hour) have a 24 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality compared with those who walk at a slow pace. For those 60 or over, the effect is more pronounced. People who can walk fast enjoy a 53 percent reduction in all-cause mortality.
- A study published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that how well you can go from a standing, to sitting, to standing position indicates whether you're at greater risk of mortality. The goal is to do it without touching the floor with your hands, knees, elbows, forearms, or the sides of your legs.
- Balance Exercises to Improve Your Strength - The New York Times
- Researchers have previously connected balance and strength with mortality, finding that the ability to rise from the floor to a standing position, balance on one leg for 30 seconds with one eye closed and even walk at a brisk pace are all tied to longevity.
- Longevity
- Project Big Life - Life Expectancy Calculator
- See also: Fasting
- See also: Anti-aging medications
- Centenarian Blood Tests Give Hints of the Secrets to Longevity - Everything Zoomer
- Has the first person to live to be 150 been born? – Harvard Gazette
- Longevity Linked to Proteins That Calm Overexcited Neurons
- New drug increases human life span by 30%, according to Mayo Clinic
- Orally-active, clinically-translatable senolytics restore α-Klotho in mice and humans - eBioMedicine
- Zombie cells (which are called senescent cells in the scientific community) are cells in your body that “refuse to die.”
- The senolytic drug dasatinib isn’t available as an over-the-counter drug. But quercetin is available in supplement form.
- Drug that increases human lifespan to 200 years is in the works - Thred Website
- Living To 100 Life Expectancy Calculator
- End of Ageing and Cancer? Scientists Unveil Structure of the 'Immortality' Enzyme Telomerase
- Cryo-EM structure of substrate-bound human telomerase holoenzyme - YouTube - a basic easy-to-understand explanation.
- Aging Is Reversible - at Least in Human Cells and Live Mice
- This Scientist Believes Aging Is Optional
- How Long Have You Got? - Everything Zoomer
- The Lazy Man's Guide to Living Longer – Aging Defeated
- Hot chili peppers (capsaicin)
- Coffee
- Be near vegetation
- Activity
- No alcohol
- Be happy
- 10 Interesting Predictors of Longevity | Mark's Daily Apple
- Metformin - Wikipedia
- 'Lifespan' Author David A. Sinclair on Exercise, Fasting and Reverse Aging - Everything Zoomer
- "Scientists have also looked at hundreds of thousands of Type 2 diabetics who took metformin and actually have lower rates of diseases, like cancer and heart disease and frailty and Alzheimer's, than people who don't have diabetes and didn't take metformin."
- "If you're hungry; you skip breakfast and have a late lunch, that's good. That will raise NAD levels. So the NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) chemical in your body will go up and your sirtuins - these protective enzymes, the main players in the survival circuit - will get activated. We say whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger or whatever doesn't kill you makes you live longer. But a little goes a long way."
- 'Lifespan' Author David A. Sinclair on Exercise, Fasting and Reverse Aging - Everything Zoomer
- Can Science Solve Aging? A Look at the Latest Research on Life Extension - Everything Zoomer
- Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele, published by Doubleday.
- Aging - not cancer, not heart disease - is the true underlying cause of most human death and suffering.
- Longevity medicine: upskilling the physicians of tomorrow - The Lancet Healthy Longevity
- Anti-ageing treatments: these two drug types are being investigated
- rapamycin
- metformin
- senolytics and senomodifiers
- Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele, published by Doubleday.
- calorie-restriction = eat less to live longer
- Medications - anti-ageing medicines = gerotherapeutics
- Scientists discover gene that could significantly extend human life
- Goodbye Botox? DNA injections rid aging skin of wrinkles without same side-effects - Study Finds
- Are There Already Anti-Aging Pills We Could Be Taking? - Everything Zoomer
- Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are already taking them | BBC Science Focus Magazine
- lifespan & healthspan
- Senolytic drugs: Metformin (TAME study = Targeting Aging with Metformin), Procyanidin C1, Quercetin, Dasatinib, Rapamycin
- Common Safe Chemical Reverses Aging in Human Cells - Everything Zoomer - methylene blue
- Compound boosts gene related to longevity, UH researchers find - FOXO3
- Does a Real Anti-Aging Pill Already Exist? - Bloomberg Business
- GreenMedInfo - Aging | GreenMedInfo | Disease | Natural Medicine | Alternative
- Metformin = an off-patent diabetes drug = goat's rue = Galega officinalis = French lilac = faux indigo = professor weed = galega
- Klotho: Could This Protein Actually Be the Key to Longevity? - Everything Zoomer
- Fight Aging! – The science of rejuvenation biotechnology. Advocacy for longer, healthier lives.
- Senolytic - Wikipedia
- Epigenetics - Wikipedia - We can use lifestyle changes for Epigenetic Influence = turn on good genes; turn off bad genes.
- iHeart Internal Age ™ - Your Internal Age Based On Aortic Stiffness
- iHeart Internal Age - Your Internal Age Based On Aortic Stiffness - $150
- Alcohol can increase your biological age 10-15 years (for at least 24h).
- Vancouver Jewish Seniors Directory
- LeBelAge.ca - Retraite, argent, santé, voyages, loisirs et techno pour baby-boomers
- Meetup | We are what we do
- Project Big Life - Life Expectancy Calculator
- Relationships
- See also Phishing & Spoofs & Scams & Fraud
- See also Dating & Relationships
- Safety - Seniors
- See also: Fraud & Scams ...
- See also: Online safety > Phishing ...
- See also: Emergencies & Disasters
- Smart Home Technology for Seniors - Thanks to Cassie Mayhew for recommending this site.
- DIY Home Modifications for Senior Fall Prevention – PrimeWeld - Thanks to Sarah Breckon for recommending this site.
- How to Practice Safe Home Care | A Place for Mom - Thanks to Penelope Smith for recommending this site.
- Five Home Repairs Seniors Should Avoid Doing When They Are Alone - Thanks to Joe for recommending this site.
- Care
- Home Modification for People With Mobility Disabilities -
- The Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding and Prioritizing Aging-in-Place Accommodations – Ability Home Pros - Thanks to Rose Wilkins for recommending this site.
- Senior Care Costs: How to Cover Life Transitions - Thanks to Blake Hughes for recommending this site.
- Seniors care in B.C.: How the system works and why you need deep pockets | Vancouver Sun
- How the Hospice Movement Became a For-Profit Hustle — ProPublica - Moral of this story: Avoid hospices in USA.
- Purple.com
- Caregiver's Guide to Sleep | Purple - Thanks to Sarah Breckon for recommending this site.
- Senior’s Guide to Bedroom Fall Prevention - Purple - Thanks to Sarah Breckon for recommending this site.
- Drowsy Driving: Avoid Falling Asleep at the Wheel - Thanks to Sarah Breckon for recommending this site.
- Thanks to Lisa Gonzalez at EldersCorps for recommending these sites:
- See also: Security (Phishing & Spoofs & Scams & Fraud)
- EldersCorps (USA)
- How to Use the Medicare Plan Finder
- Types of Life Insurance Policies - Which Policy is Best for You?
- What is Burial or Funeral Insurance & How Does it Work?
- Home Modification Self-Help Guide
- The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Service Dog
- Types of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Covered by Medicare
- Calculating Your Social Security: 5 Tools to Optimize Benefits
- The Senior's Guide to Paying for At-Home Long-Term Care: How Your Home Can be a Great Asset
- Home Modification Programs from the VA
- Thanks to Marie Villeza at ElderImpact.org for recommending these sites:
- Elder Impact
- ElderImpact | "The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected." ? R. Frost
- AARP HomeFit Guide
- Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes
- Stretching Exercises for Seniors to Improve Mobility
- Fire Prevention, Preparedness, and Recovery: Seniors
- 20 Easy Recipes for Senior Nutrition | A Place for Mom
- The Boomer's Ultimate Guide To Adding Value To Your Home
- The Ultimate Guide To Senior Nutrition
- The Benefits Of Cooking With Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide
- Health: What To Expect In Your 70s And Beyond
- A Guide To Downsizing For Seniors And Their Loved Ones
- Is My Elderly Parent Incompetent? What To Do If You're Worried
- Senior-Friendly Remodeling
- 12 Ways To Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation
- Caretakers' Guide To Moving Seniors Into A Facility
- A to Z Guide to Security, Safety and Prevention
- Tips to Ensure Safety of Seniors at Home
- Home Construction & Design Techniques for Child Safety
- Home Fire Escape Plan | The Hartford
- Guide to Handling a Hoarding Spouse
- 20 Ways to Keep Kids Safe When They Are Home Alone
- How to Make Your Home Handicap Accessible
- Child Safety Guide: Making the Move from an Urban Area to a Rural One
- See also: Fire safety
- 50 Natural Remedies That Really Work | Reader's Digest Canada
-
Energy Medecine
- This "healing" continues to be promoted despite the absence of science, theory, methodology, therapeutic results, biological plausibility, or convincing clinical evidence.
- Energy medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - "Energy medicine, energy therapy, energy healing, or spiritual healing a branch of complementary and alternative medicine."
- The Doctors TV - ABC
- Medinetics.com
- Inner Learning Online Site - Find the best at-home health test
- Seven body organs you can live without
- BioDigital | Interactive 3D Anatomy - Disease Platform
- The Human Body: Skin Biology and Structure - The Dermatology Review - Thanks to Laura Barnes for recommending this site.
- Google Body Browser
- Google Body Browser lets you explore the human body just like you can explore the world in Google Earth.
- See also: Back pain
- See also: Immune System
- See also: Inflammation
- Arthritis - Wikipedia - There are over 100 types of arthritis.The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia
= OA
- Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes and Natural Support Strategies
- Body, Mind & Spirit: Help for Knee Osteoarthritis and Berries for the Brain - Everything Zoomer
- Steroid injections are associated with disease progression.
- Hyaluronic acid injections, used to relieve pain, strengthen cartilage and thicken the fluid between joints, may be associated with decreased disease progression.
- How to Manage Osteoarthritis and Prevent It From Becoming Debilitating - Everything Zoomer
- Bone Spur
- Bone Spur Causes, Treatment, Symptoms in Neck, Knee, Heel, Back
- Arthritis of the Knee - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Bone Spur | HealthLink BC
- What Is Knee Osteoarthritis?
- pictures of bone spurs in the knee - Google Search
- Bone Spurs explained. Bone Spurs Symptoms, Causes, Exercises and Treatments all covered. Includes Neck, Foot, Heel, Shoulder, Spine, Knee, Cervical, Hip Joint, Hand and Wrist bone spurs. eBook: Robert Rymore: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store - CDN$8.28 Kindle, CDN$10.94 Paperback
- Suffering joint pains from osteoarthritis? Some do's and don'ts on getting relief. - The Washington Post
- Manage your weight, Stay active, Use meds with care, Be cautious with injections, See surgery as a last resort, Give water workouts a try
- Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia
- See also: Hypertension (Tylenol)
- A small tweak to genes may finally enable us to regrow cartilage
- Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
- A Synthetic Hydrogel Composite with a Strength and Wear Resistance Greater than Cartilage. - Sparta Biomedical
- Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real Thing | Duke Today
- A Synthetic Hydrogel Composite with a Strength and Wear Resistance Greater than Cartilage - Zhao - 2022 - Advanced Functional Materials - Wiley Online Library`
- Relief for Arthritis Pain: Your Best Options
- Roboti4c Brace Could Mean the End of Knee Replacement Surgery for Some | PCMag
- Knee Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
- 8 Myths About Arthritis Debunked - Everything Zoomer
- Things You Need to Know About Arthritis
- Myth busting: Running does not wear down the joints - by Jean-Francois Esculier, PT, PhD
- Osteoarthritis, which could be defined as 'aging of the joints', is often associated with running. It would make sense, since runners hit the pavement thousands of times each training session, with up to 10 times the body weight applied on the knees. In fact, research suggests the exact opposite.
- Joints get stronger with running
Muscles get bigger and stronger with weight training, and bones become stronger with loading. Joint structures like cartilages are no different: even though they take longer, they can become stronger. A few years ago, a study showed that a 10-week start-to-run program caused an increase in cartilage components that make it more resistant to impact. Also, marathon runners have thicker knee cartilages than non-runners. - Runners have less osteoarthritis
According to recent studies, people who run recreationally have 3 times less knee and hip osteoarthritis than those who don't run. They also decrease their chances of requiring a knee replacement surgery in the future by over 50%. Simply put, running without pushing through pain is probably the best thing you can do for long-term joint health! - Jean-Francois Esculier works in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC and is a Physical Therapist at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic and is Director of research and development at The Running Clinic.
- Consistent with current clinical guidelines, exercise should be a core treatment for osteoarthritis
- Habitual running does not increase risk for symptom or structure progression in those with pre-existing knee osteoarthritis: data from the osteoarthritis initiative - Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
- Suffering from bad knees, some look for alternatives to surgery - The Washington Post
- Increasing Prevalence of Knee Pain and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee pain is mostly caused by osteoarthritis, a chronic condition that afflicts an estimated 30 million Americans of all ages. It is the most common form of arthritis and is caused when the cartilage, which cushions joints, becomes injured and worn, resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness.
- While artificial knees can rid recipients of chronic pain and improve quality of life, research suggest that pain persists in as many as 20 percent of knee replacement patients. Potential risks of knee replacement surgery range from infection to blood clots. Chronic pain often subsides after recovery from a total knee replacement, but full range of motion often is not restored.
- AAOS = The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- BMUS: The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States | Prevalence, Societal and Economic Cost
- Nonsurgical alternatives: strengthen leg, hip and core muscles; engage in low-impact aerobic exercise and neuromuscular education; weight loss; medications come with potential serious side effects, including the risk of stomach bleeding;
- Other treatments: acupuncture; external braces; dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate; needle lavage; injections of growth factor, stem cells or hyaluronic acid; arthroscopy to repair meniscus tears; use of acetaminophen; steroid injections; opioid drugs; pain patches. Yet, in its 2013 guidelines, the AAOS either recommended against all of these treatments or found inconclusive evidence that they work.
- Since cartilage cells don't have their own blood supply, it has long been thought that these cells could not regrow. But some research suggests that this belief may be wrong. Duke University reported new evidence showing that cartilage in human hips, knees and ankles can regenerate on its own.
- Saving My Knees: How I Proved My Doctors Wrong and Beat Chronic Knee Pain eBook: Richard Bedard: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store - CDN$9.99 Kindle
- The 90 Day Knee Arthritis Remedy: An Uncommon Guide to Switching On Your Body's Natural Healing Power eBook: Doug Kelsey: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store - CDN$9.99 Kindle
- Physical therapy works as well as surgery for some with torn knee cartilage - Harvard Health
- Benefits of Green Tea You Never Knew Before
- Turmeric - and the curcumin it contains - appears to be generally safe when limited to less than 8 grams [8,000 mg] a day.
- What to Know About Supplements for Joint Pain
- Arthritis Facts You Need to Know
- Prevent Stiff Knees With These Joint Health Tips
- Strengthen the hamstrings (behind the thigh) and the quadriceps (in front of the thigh). Work on your core and building up gluteal muscles (located around the legs and buttocks).
- stair climbing (or step-ups, which, as the name suggests, consist of stepping up and down on a stair or a stool)
- Exercises: stairs, swimming, cyling, nordic walking, walking
- See also: Arthritis
- See also: Posture
- See also: Sciatic nerve - Wikipedia
- Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds
- Injectable hydrogel substantially reduces lower back pain
- Groundbreaking hydrogel provides substantial relief for lower back pain
- A Comprehensive Guide to the New Science of Treating Lower Back Pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- Piriformis syndrome - Wikipedia
- The symptoms and signs of piriformis syndrome may range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain in the buttock. The symptoms can also travel down the thigh and leg if the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve.
- Got lower back ache? You may have piriformis syndrome - $?
- Piriformis syndrome causes and treatment with 6 exercises
- How to stretch piriformis
- Is my lower back pain piriformis syndrome? - Heiden Orthopedics
- Ask Dr. Rob about piriformis syndrome - Harvard Health - Spine and disc disease can cause similar symptoms and piriformis syndrome can be present along with these other conditions such as hip bursitis.
- Piriformis syndrome and low back pain: a new classification and review of the literature - PubMed
- Symptoms and Diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome | Spine-health
- Many Uses Of Aspirin
- A Daily Aspirin Regimen May Hurt More Than Help, Experts Warn - Daily Aspirin Regimen May Cause Bleeding - The New York Times - 2022-05-21
- 2021-10-12 - USPSTF Draft Recommendation Statement on Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
- An Aspirin a Day? Risks Outweigh the Benefits, Study Says - Everything Zoomer
- Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
- Pimples? Don't worry. Make a paste by adding some water to powdered aspirin. Apply this paste on the pimples and wash it off after a few minutes. Since aspirin also functions as an astringent, the pimples will be reduced in size and will not be as red in appearence as before.
- Mosquito bites and bee stings can be eased by wetting the skin and rubbing an aspirin over the spot.
- "You must stop taking aspirin 2 weeks before any operation. A friend of mine bled to death after a routine operation, because nobody knew he was taking it. "
- Weighing the Risks of Daily Aspirin Therapy: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts - 2013-10-19
- Daily Aspirin Is Not for Everyone, Study Suggests - NYTimes.com - 2012-01-16
- Study questions daily aspirin heart benefits - The Washington Post
- AHRQ = Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Search Results: aspirin
- Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living - MayoClinic.com - Search: daily aspirin
- Chemist shows hidden truth about aspirin | ThePeoplesChemist.com - Interesting ideas. Warning -> language.
- Short-term effects of daily aspirin on cancer incidence, mortality, and non-vascular death: analysis of the time course of risks and benefits in 51 randomised controlled trials : The Lancet - 2012-03-21
- Effect of daily aspirin on risk of cancer metastasis: a study of incident cancers during randomised controlled trials : The Lancet - 2012-03-21
- What Is the Rarest Blood Type in the World? | HowStuffWorks
- Rhesus (Rh): O+, O-, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, D = Rhnull (golden blood), Other
- Rare blood types - Curious
- See also: Anatomy
- Cancer Research Institute
- Cancer Care Ontario = CCO
- Food ...
- Prostate Cancer ...
- Skin Cancer
- See also: Inflammation
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- TNM staging system - Wikipedia
- Causes
- Detection
- Prevention
- Vitamin D ...
- Can Nutritional Ketosis Help Fight Against Cancer? - DrJockers.com
- Daily aspirin cuts the risk of liver cancer by as much as 49% - JAMA Oncology October 2018.
- Benefits of Green Tea You Never Knew Before
- Exercise ...
- Treatments
- Surgery (=cut)
- Chemotherapy (=poison)
- Radiation (=burn)
- Actinium-225
- The Rarest Drug on Earth - YouTube
- TRIUMF says it has produced the 'rarest drug on earth' for cancer treatment | Vancouver Sun - When paired with a cancer-targeting drug and injected into the bloodstream, radioactive isotope actinium-225 is potent cancer-killing element. - Pamela Fayerman - October 23, 2019
- Canadian lab takes a shot at producing cancer-killing treatment dubbed the 'rarest drug on Earth' | National Post
- The Journey of Actinium-225: How Scientists Discovered a New Way to Produce a Rare Medical Radioisotope | Department of Energy
- A short half-life of just 10 days, the actinium decays without accumulating in a patient's body.
- Actinium-225
- Immunotherapy
- See also: mRNA
- New Cancer Vaccine Bludgeons a Tumor’s Defenses Better Than Ever
- Last-resort cancer therapy holds back disease for more than a decade - CAR-T cell therapies involve removing immune cells called T cells from a person with cancer, and genetically altering them so that they produce proteins — called chimeric antigen receptors, or CARs — that recognize cancer cells. The cells are then reinfused into the person, in the hope that they will seek out and destroy tumours.
- Immunotherapy – The New 'Fourth Pillar' of Cancer Treatment - Everything Zoomer
- The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - Press release - NobelPrize.org
- BXQ-350
- Gerson Center therapy (Mexico)
- Leatril = B17 = apricot kernel pits (cyanide) in conjunction with hypothermia
- Nutrition, Diet
- Epigenetics - lifestyle choices can influence gene expression
- "Eat the rainbow" = eat colourfull foods (fruits & vegetables)
- beets
- Spices, herbs, probiotics, sunshine, air, micronutrients
- Turn on your own immune system
- Can Nutritional Ketosis Help Fight Against Cancer? - DrJockers.com
- Benefits of Green Tea You Never Knew Before
- Green bananas prevent and reduce cancers by over 60%, researchers find
| CRC = colorectal cancer
- resistant starch = fermentable fibre = slightly green bananas, oats, etc.
- It acts like dietary fibre in the digestive system. This type of starch has several health benefits and fewer calories than regular starch.
- taken for an average of two years, did not affect cancers in the bowel but did reduce cancers in other parts of the body by more than half - esp upper gastrointestinal (GI tract) cancers
- Aspirin reduced the risk of cancer of the large bowel by 50%.
- At the end of the treatment stage (2 years), there was no overall difference between those who had taken resistant starch or aspirin and those who had not. During the 10-year follow-up there were new CRC cases: 5/463 (1.0%) treated, 21/455 (4.6%) placebo.
- Other
- Scientists Identify Protein That's Crucial to Tumor Cells' Metabolism and Immune Evasion
- Scientists Develop Tiny Implant That Helps Fight Cancer | ExtremeTech
- Urine-powered nanobots shrink bladder cancer tumors in mice by 90%
- Complications
- Complicating the progress (of the treatments) are side effects, difficulties in tolerating drugs, and collateral damage to healthy tissue.
- "You can not cut a tumor off (surgery), or shrink a tumor (radiation), or poison a tumor (chemo) and expect to stay well and stay healthy, because you are not addressing the real problem, you are only addressing the symptoms."
- Can ANY Treatment Possibly be as Good as This? | Cancer Defeated - GCMAF - See the references at the bottom of the article.
- GcMAF - Wikipedia
- "The protocol included a sugar-free, low-carb diet, high-dose vitamin D and K2, Master Amino Acid Pattern (a unique pattern of essential amino acids), magnesium, high-dose vitamin C, methylcobalamin (B12) and other B vitamins, plus enzymes and other therapies such as massage, visualization and oxygen. GcMAF was given by injection to the lymph nodes nearest to the tumor. Patients were also nebulized and given suppositories of Goleic. They also had to eat a special yogurt that boosts GcMAF." -|- See also: sugar
- A generic (and far cheaper) form of Rerum has been put together by Kerri Rivera, who specializes in the treatment of autism. It's called Chondroitin Sulfate with Vitamin D and Oleic.
- Top 10 Natural Cancer Treatments - DrJockers.com
- Eating two mushrooms a day could lower cancer risk by 45 per cent, study finds. Experts recommend a pinch of salt | South China Morning Post
| (a pinch of salt has lots of "grains of salt" = lots of scepticism)
- Mushrooms contain high levels of antioxidants, and chemical components believed to strengthen the immune system. A study touts their anti-cancer properties.
- The team's findings showed that even though shiitake, oyster, maitake and king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than white button, cremini and portobello mushrooms, people who incorporated any variety of mushrooms into their daily diets had a lower risk of cancer.
- Transgenes in the gut can reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
- MyCancerIQ.ca | Learn Your Risk
- OncoLink | Cancer Resources - The Web's First Cancer Resource
- ScienceDaily |Intelligent scalpel locates cancerous tumors in the brain - 2016-04-01
- The "smart scalpel" was developed by a researcher named David Oliva Uribe in Brussels, Belgium.
- Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells | Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - McGill University - 2015-02-11
- Photodynamic Ablation of Lymphatic Vessels and Intralymphatic Cancer Cells Prevents Metastasis — Sci TM - 2011-02-09
- Aspirin ...
- The CD47-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) interaction is a therapeutic target for human solid tumors | PNAS
- The Truth About Cancer
- The Truth About Cancer .tv
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 1 - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 2 - YouTube
- 18% of cancers are caused by chronic infection
- 23% of cancer deaths are related to obesity (correlation with insulin resistance?)
- 41% of cancers are due to environmental factors
- 18% of cancers are due to unknown factors
- 5%-10% of cancers could be due to genetics
- Also, these factors may compromise the immune system: infections, parasites, viruses, fungi, environmental toxins
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 3 - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 4 • Aspartame/Splenda - YouTube
- Global Health News Episode #5 - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 6 - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 7 - Mash up - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 8 - Cannabis - YouTube
- The Truth About Cancer - Episode 9 - YouTube
- Victory Over Cancer
- Victory Over Cancer! Part 1: Making the Unthinkable Possible – Dr. Rath Books - €12.90
- Victory Over Cancer! Part 2: Understanding History Building the Future – Dr. Rath Books - €7.90
- Victory Over Cancer - online $0
- Victory Over Cancer - online $0
- Victory Over Cancer – Dr. Aleksandra Niedzwiecki — Health Quest Podcast
- Vitamin D
- Chemo and Radiation Can Make Cancer More Malignant | GreenMedInfo
- ********
- Breast
- 30 Years of Breast Screening: 1.3 Million Wrongly Treated
- 7 Essentials - Dr. V.
- Avoid mammograms (quite dangerous) - Get a thermography instead (much more sensitive and accurate)
- Honeybee venom can cure breast cancer, study finds
- Colon cancer
- Colonoscopy
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- American College of Gastroenterology
- Cologuard, an at-home stool-based test that screens for colorectal cancer, was approved by the USA Food and Drug Administration in 2015.
- Cologuard had considerably more false positives (6.3%) — when results wrongly suggest a problem — than FIT (fecal immunochemical test). (This is not necessarily a bad thing.)
- Cologuard doesn’t replace a colonoscopy. People ages 50 to 75 at average risk for colorectal cancer be screened with a colonoscopy every 10 years.
- Midazolam = Versed = Dormicum = Hypnovel = Anaesthetic + Memory eraser
= Sedation + Amnesiac
- Discuss this with your surgeon BEFORE the surgery. There are potential serious side-effects.
- Midazolam - Wikipedia
- Midazolam consumer information from Drugs.com
- Midazolam Side Effects | Drugs.com
- Sedation for colonoscopy – do it yourself
- Colonoscopy blog: Were you informed when you were given Versed?
- The usual "twilight sleep" meds are powerful drugs with significant side effect risks. They screw with your memory. Do they really reduce pain and discomfort or do they just cause you not to remember afterwards, and, if the latter, is that OK? With sufficient insistence against doctor discouragement one can avoid the use of propofol or midazolam and, one assumes, not only experience the pain and discomfort but remember it. (The drugs make the procedure easier for the physician.)
- What to Expect During a Colonoscopy | American College of Gastroenterology - video 7min
- Colonoscopies Explain Why U.S. Leads the World in Health Expenditures - NYTimes.com -|$$$|- (CDN$20/4weeks)
- "Colonoscopies do not require general anesthesia — a deep sleep that suppresses breathing and often requires a breathing tube. Instead, they require only “moderate sedation,” generally with a Valium-like drug or a low dose of propofol, an intravenous medicine that takes effect quickly and wears off within minutes."
- "Concern has grown since Michael Jackson died in 2009 after being given propofol, along with at least two other sedatives, without close monitoring."
- "The Department of Veterans Affairs (USA), which performs about a quarter-million colonoscopies annually, does not routinely use an anesthesiologist for screening colonoscopies."
- Lungs
- Breakthrough treatment destroys advanced-stage cancers in less than 1 week
- Americans Can't Keep Up with High Cost of Cancer Treatment - | - Thanks to Karlie Kramer (representing The Mesothelioma Center) for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma Treatment | Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Clinical Trials - | - Thanks to Jennifer Verta for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma Help Now - Providing Health Options for Mesothelioma - Thanks to Jessica Miller for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center - health complications associated with asbestos exposure - Thanks to Bill Hawthorne for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma Veterans Center
- Mesothelioma Vets - Thanks to William Coyle for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma.net | #1 Mesothelioma Online Resource - Thanks to Laura (LPearson) at RecallReport.org (no affiliation with mesothelioma.net) for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma: A Guide to Understand Causes, Types, and More - Thanks to Alex Campbell for recommending this site.
- Mesothelioma Foundation - Simmons Hanly Conroy - Thanks to Aria Hall for recommending this site. - SHC Foundation is a charitable nonprofit group.
- Smoking
- Prostate Cancer ...
- Skin Cancer
- see also: Cancer
- See also: Sun
- Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? | Outside Online
- Melanoma
- See also: mRNA
- ABCDE rules when it comes to moles: asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, and evolving
- While melanoma accounts for only around 1 per cent of all skin cancers, it is the most deadly.
- • Immunotherapy Yervoy and targeted agent Zelboraf were both approved in the U.S. in 2011 to immediate effect—the one-year survival rate for metastatic melanoma jumped from 42% for patients diagnosed in 2008–2010 to 55% for those diagnosed in 2013–2015.
- 3 common melanoma myths and misconceptions - Canadian Living
- Skin protection, monitoring is key to preventing cancer - Hawaii News - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- DCMF
- More than skin deep: the path from diagnosis to treatment for Canadians with melanoma - Everything Zoomer
- Within an Antarctic sea squirt, scientists discover a bacterial species with promising anti-melanoma properties
- ‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns - Northwestern Now
- National Institutes of Health
- Wikipedia
- SkinCancer.org | Actinic Keratosis (AK) - SkinCancer.org
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment Options - SkinCancer.org
- While actinic keratosis is the most common precancer, not all keratoses turn into cancers. Unfortunately, there is no way to know ahead of time which actinic keratoses are precursors of squamous cell carcinoma. That is why it is fortunate that there are so many effective treatments for eliminating actinic keratoses.
- PDT = PhotoDynamic Therapy
- PDT can be especially useful for lesions on the face and scalp. Topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), a photosensitizing agent, is applied to the lesions. Subsequently, the medicated area is exposed to strong light that activates 5-ALA. The treatment selectively destroys actinic keratoses, causing little damage to surrounding normal skin, although some swelling and redness often occur.
- PhotoDynamic therapy - Wikipedia
- Levulan - Wikipedia
- Levulan Kerastick containing 20% aminolevulinic acid HCL (ALA).
- Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) + BLU-U® | HCP
- Sunshine - see Sun
- Use the acronym ABCDE to help you pick out suspicious moles.
- Asymmetry - does each half match
- Borders are uneven
- Color isn't uniform
- Diameter is larger than size of an eraser
- Evolution of the mole - is it changing or growing
- How to Get Rid of Warts—and What You Need to Know Before They Go
- See also: Dieting
- See also: LCHF
- See also: Atkins
- See also: Sugar
- Healthy Carbs: Discover What They Are and 20 Top Healthy Carb Foods
- Macronutrients = Protein + Fats + Carbohydrates
- See also: Fibre / Fiber (USA)
- More fiber in the diet may help boost levels of GLP-1, an Ozempic-like hormone : Shots - Health News : NPR
- Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss | FDA - Ozempic and Wegovy
- The drug mimics a hormone that our bodies naturally make when we're eating food. It's called GLP-1. GLP-1 is a satiation hormone, which suppresses hunger signals.
- Not all fiber works the same way. Beta-glucan fiber may improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and increase satiation between meals.
- Fermentable fibres can be digested by bacteria in the gut (but not in the stomach) and boost satiation hormones (GLP-1 and PYY).
- Beta-glucan (in high-fiber rye, oats, barley); Dextrin (in wheat, beans, peas, lentils); Pectin (in apples, pears, green bananas)
- Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss | FDA - Ozempic and Wegovy
- Carbohydrates = sugars + fibres
- Simple carbs = fructose (fruit) + lactose (dairy) + sucrose (table sugar, corn syrup, sweeteners, etc.)
- Refined carbs = empty calories = no dietary fibre = sugar + flour (pasta, bread, etc.)
- Complex carbs = healthy carbs = Starches (Roots, Tubers, Whole Grains, Peas, Corn) + Fibrous (Broccoli and Other Cruciferous Veggies, Leafy Greens, Berries)
- Fibre = indigestible = food for probiotic bacteria
- Healthy carbs examples: sweet potato, amaranth (a gluten-free grain), barley, blueberries, acorn squash, black beans, quinoa, spinach, bananas, couscous, apples, broccoli, buckwheat, sprouted bread, lentils, beets, buttnernut squash, pomegranate, green peas, whole wheat pasta
- Carbohydrate Reference List (pdf)
- A high-carb diet may increase odds of colon cancer recurrence, study says - The Washington Post
- Avoid sugar (avoid all forms of sugar, except in fruits/vegetables) -|- See also: sugar
- Low-carb diet: Some individuals see cholesterol increases when they’re in ketosis, but improve when they eat just enough carbs to avoid going into ketosis.
- Atkins Low-Carb lifestyle ...
- See also: Vaccine
- Blood test - to determine gluten intolerance.
- Caused by excessive anitbiotics use?
- Gluten = a protein present in wheat, rye, barley, triticale
- Canadian Living
- What is celiac disease? | Canadian Living
- What is celiac disease? - Prevention - Canadian Living
- Celiac disease is triggered by the gluten found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats, which causes an autoimmune reaction and can lead to damage to the small intestine. Gluten sensitivity is much vaguer.
- Symptoms of gluten sensitivity, like stomach-aches, fatigue, bloating and diarrhea, are identical or similar to those of celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and lactose intolerance.
- What to know about celiac disease and gluten intolerance | Canadian Living
- Celiac disease: Symptoms, causes, treatment and living gluten-free | Canadian Living
- 6 tips for great gluten-free baking | Canadian Living
- What is celiac disease? | Canadian Living
- Avoid (= Danger) :
- wheat, rye, barley, certain oats, and many others
- soy sauce, tomato sauce, potato chips
- ingredients listed as seasonings, dextrin, MSG
- Safe:
- Corn
- Eggs
- Fish
- Fruits
- Gluten-free specialty products
- Legumes
- Meats
- Milk, milk products, cheese
- Nuts
- Potatoes
- Poultry, Eggs
- Rice
- Vegetables
- Grains and flours - Gluten-free
- Almonds (almond flour)
- Amaranth
- Arrowroot flour
- Beans
- Buckwheat
- Chickpea flour
- Cornmeal
- Cornstarch
- Flaxseed (ground)
- Green pea flour
- Legumes
- Millet
- Oats (pure, uncontaminated) - Oats once considered off-limits for those with CD, are now deemed safe to eat as long as they have not been cross-contaminated with wheat (that is, grown in the same fields, shared in containers or processed in the same facilities as wheat).
- Quinoa
- Popcorn
- Potato flour (potato starch)
- Rice (white rice flour)
- Rice flourSoy flour
- Tapioca flour
- Teff
- Vinifera
- Gluten Free - dummies
- See also: Legal
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance | CP Answers and Assistance - Thanks to Alex Diaz-Granados for recommending this site.
- AQSPC = Association québécoise de sports pour paralytiques cérébraux
- What Is Cerebral Palsy? | Birth Injury Center
- Thanks to Rebecca Wilde for recommending this site.
- Cerebral Palsy Symptoms | Birth Injury Center - Thanks to Rebecca Wilde for recommending this site.
- Handicaps / Disabilities
- United Cerebral Palsy
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- See also: Diet
- See also: Fibre ...
- See also: Lowering Cholesterol
- See also: Statins
- Cholesterol explained | Knowable Magazine
- Cholesterol: What is It and What are Healthy Levels? - DrJockers.com
- Cholesterol levels
- HDL = high-density lipoproteins
- may be protective
- non-HDL cholesterol
- LDL = low-density lipoproteins
- LDL cholesterol's track record is pretty good. About 85% of the time, it provides an accurate indication of a patient's likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. A 2009 study found that nearly half of patients admitted to hospitals because of heart attacks had normal or low LDL levels. Switching to measuring apoB would improve diagnoses because it better reflects the mechanism of cardiovascular disease. The data support that it's the LDL particles themselves that are the bad actors, rather than the cholesterol they contain. The amount of cholesterol a particle contains can vary. So LDL cholesterol levels can be misleading for patients who have few large particles or many small ones.
- VLDL = very low-density lipoproteins
- The cholesterol theory of heart disease is that certain particles, such as LDLs and VLDLs ("non-HDL cholesterol") break off and clog arteries, resulting in atherosclerosis. When certain particles, such as LDLs and VLDLs, depart the bloodstream and get stuck in the lining of our arteries, atherosclerosis can result.
- LDL = low-density lipoproteins
- apoB = apolipoprotein B
- ApoB indicates the number of cholesterol-laden particles circulating in the blood - a truer indicator of the threat to our arteries than absolute cholesterol levels (lipids). ApoB is a better predictor of risk. Reducing apoB has a bigger protective effect (on cardiovascular risk) than lowering LDL.
- Is it time to retire cholesterol tests? | Science | AAAS
- Apolipoprotein B - Wikipedia
- ApoB Test: Purpose and Results
- HDL = high-density lipoproteins
- Dietary Cholesterol
- Are Low-Fat Dairy Products Really Healthier Than Full-Fat? - The New York Times
- The Worst Foods For Cholesterol
- Why Dietary Cholesterol Does Not Matter (For Most People)
- Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease
- Cholesterol - Wikipedia
- Cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream within lipoproteins (= Chylomicrons + VLDL + IDL + LDL + HDL)
- In February 2015, reversing decades-long recommendations, the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended repealing the guideline that Americans limit cholesterol intake, because dietary cholesterol intake has never correlated well with serum cholesterol levels. Cholesterol in food, seven to ten hours after ingestion, has little, if any effect on concentrations of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is not found in plant-based foods.
- The 10 Worst Foods For Cholesterol
- Lowering Cholesterol
- Cardiac CT Scan
- High cholesterol is often a sunshine deficiency (=Vitamin D deficiency).
- Measurement
- Lowered cholesterol levels lowered blood pressure levels.
- Help! Eating Keto Increased My Cholesterol! (It's OK, Here's Why) - YouTube
- Total cholesterol level is meaningless. However, it is dangerous if your cholesterol level is low.
- LDL level is not meaningfully related to your risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Waist"/Height" <= 0.5 is good - Waist is at the belly button. If this ratio is above 0.5, you are at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart disease.
- BMI is less useful than this waist/height ratio.
- Elevated fasting triglicerides levels (see lipids) indicate an increased risk for a heart attack. Eating fat will NOT increase your trigliceride level. Eating fructose/sugar/starches/carbohydrates (See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs) will increase the trigliceride level. -|- See also: sugar
- Triglicerides should optimally be around 70 and not more than 100. Over 200 is dangerous.
- Fasting insulin level - Haemoglobin A1C - Must not be high. - Can be fixed with diet.
- Inflammatory markers - CRP (C-Reactive Protein); SED rate (ESR); Ferritin level; C-peptide level
- How To Lower Your Triglycerides Without Medicine - YouTube
- Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health: Ken D. Berry MD: 9780999090510: Amazon.com: Books
- Triglyceride - Wikipedia
- In the human body, high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream have been linked to atherosclerosis and, by extension, the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Diets high in refined carbohydrates, can increase triglyceride levels.
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- Lipid - Wikipedia
- Lipids = fatty acids + glycerolipids + glycerophospholipids + sphingolipids + saccharolipids + polyketides (derived from condensation of ketoacyl subunits) + sterol lipids + prenol lipids
- Fats are a subgroup of lipids called triglycerides.
- Serum (blood) cholesterol vs. Cellular cholesterol ??
- High Cholesterol = Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypoalphalipoproteinemia, Low HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Damage, HDL Cholesterol Damage
- High serum cholesterol has been linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease. There are no symptoms for a high cholesterol condition.
- A low cholesterol level is not a guarantee of good heart health. There are very serious consequences with low cholesterol.
- Type A behaviour (hostility, stress, time urgency) may elevate cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease for men.
- Convert Conventional units to SI units
- Cholesterol Ratio Calculator | Cholesterol Levels
- mmol/l to mg/dl | Millimole Per Liter to mg/dl
- OnlineConversion.com - Cholesterol Converter
- Cholesterol mg/dL mmol/L Unit Conversion -- EndMemo
- Cholesterol Converter and Triglyceride Converter | Spacedoc.com
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Conventional (USA) units mg/dl -||- SI units - mmol/L Desirable Borderline High Optimal mg/dl
mmol/LLow CVD Risk
Risk*1.4 Risk*2.0 Risk*2.9 Risk*4.2 Total Cholesterol 140-199
0.63-5.15200-239
5.18-6.19>240
>6.2<200
<5.18HDL >60
>1.55<40
<1.0LDL <130
<3.36130-155
3.4-4.0156-180
4.1-4.7181-212
4.8-5.5>212
>5.5<100
<2.59Trigilicerides <150
<1.7150-200
1.7-2.25200-500
2.25-5.6>500
>5.6- Optimal ratio: TC/HDL <= 3.5:1
- CVD = Cardiovascular disease
- SI = International System of Units - Wikipedia
- mmol/L | Mole (unit) - Wikipedia
- CholesterolLevels.net | Good Cholesterol Levels Chart - Total, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
- Cholesterol HDL/LDL/Triglycerides Ratios Calculator (SI Version in mmol/L)
- Testing
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- Feldman Protocol = Cholesterol Drop Protocol | Dave Feldman
- Lots of studies have been sent my way that show coffee can impact lipolysis and thus increase resulting LDL (even a day or two later).
- "This experiment seeks to drop cholesterol rapidly by boosting up dietary fat in the days just before a cholesterol blood test."
- See also: Coffee
- A Simple Guide to Cholesterol on Low Carb » Cholesterol Code
- Basics of Cholesterol on a Low Carb Diet » Cholesterol Code
- Dave Feldman: Biohacking High Cholesterol Levels on Keto Diet - YouTube
- "There is a weak association between higher levels of cholesterol and higher levels of cardiovascular disease."
- Lots of studies have been sent my way that show coffee can impact lipolysis and thus increase resulting LDL (even a day or two later).
- Notes
- Coffee (in the three days before the blood test) will raise test cholesterol levels.
- Fasting (in the three days before the blood test) will raise test cholesterol levels.
- Increased dietary fat intake (in the three days before the blood test) will lower test cholesterol levels.
- Fasting is usually required for about the last 14 hours before the blood draw.
- Testing at home
- cholesterol test kit | Amazon.ca
- The USA's FDA has set up the Over-The-Counter Database. You can find it on the FDA's web site. This database is an excellent resource to search for FDA-cleared cholesterol home test kits.
- LDL = Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia = "the bad cholesterol"
- LDL is estimated. LDL is calculated with the Friedewald equation. - Some stupid doctors use this calculated number as a basis for prescribing medications.
- LPP = Lipoprotein Particle Testing | SpectraCell Laboratories
- Intensive Dietary Management
- See also: Fasting
- Diet Doctor
- According to a new analysis of all earlier studies, people over 60 with high levels of LDL live longer and are not at higher risk of heart disease.
- The Top 5 Dr. Jason Fung Videos - Diet Doctor
- Nuts
- Lowering Cholesterol
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- See also: Diet
- Solutions for lowering cholesterol:
- See also: CRISPR
- Durable and efficient gene silencing in vivo by hit-and-run epigenome editing | Nature
- Could this one-time ‘epigenetic’ treatment control cholesterol? - YouTube podcast
- Experimental drug cuts heart disease risk factor by 96% - Big Think
- lipoprotein(a) = Lp(a) = a currently untreatable risk factor for heart disease (high LDL cholesterol).
- Lepodisiran (Eli Lilly) lowers participants high Lp(a) levels by as much as 96%.
- There are also drugs, like statins, that are highly effective at lowering LDL levels.
- One dose CRISPR therapy cuts cholesterol by up to 55% - Big Think
- One dose of experimental therapy reduced lipoprotein(a) more than 94% for nearly a year | American Heart Association
- 'One-and-Done' CRISPR Cholesterol Therapy Proves Cautiously Effective | Extremetech
- New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study - The New York Times
- A single infusion of a gene-editing medicine may control inherited high LDL cholesterol | American Heart Association
- The trial involved only 10 patients, with an average age of 54. Each had a genetic abnormality, familial hypercholesterolemia. (heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia genetic mutation = 0.5% of population = 1.3 million in USA)
- A Single Infusion of a Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered High Cholesterol | WIRED
- Efficacy and Safety of an Investigational Single-Course CRISPR Base-Editing Therapy Targeting PCSK9 in Nonhuman Primate and Mouse Models | Circulation
- Editing cholesterol genes could stop the biggest killer on earth | MIT Technology Review
- Base editing, a novel adaptation of CRISPR that was first developed in 2016. Unlike traditional CRISPR, which cuts a gene, base editing substitutes a single letter of DNA for another.
- One reason Verve’s base-editing technique is moving fast is that the technology is substantially similar to mRNA vaccines for covid-19. Just like the vaccines, the treatment consists of genetic instructions wrapped in a nanoparticle, which ferries everything into a cell.
- See also: mRNA
- How to live to 100 before developing clinical coronary artery disease: a suggestion | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic
- Some newer biotech drugs involve injections twice a month, or even just twice a year.
- Diet for lowering cholesterol
- Drugs (non-statin PCSK9 inhibitors, not Statins, etc.) - It is best to reduce cholesterol with diet and exercise (rather than with drugs).
- Exercise
- Sleep: get better sleep
- Smoking: Stop smoking (anything)
- Stress: minimize stress levels
- Supplements (not Statins)
- Weight reduction / Dieting
- Losing weight can temporarily increase LDL cholesterol.
- Fasting
- The Best MEAL to Clear Out Your Arteries - YouTube
- Diet
- See also: Diet
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- 6 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol - Everything Zoomer
- oily fish, pomegranate or cherry (unsweetened juice), Turmeric (curcumin), raw nuts and seeds, dark leafy greens, apples (pectin)
- Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, unprocessed whole grains, reduce bad fats (hydrogenated/trans-fats), saturated fats in meats are not necessarily bad.
- Oils
- oil, canola oil, flaxseed
- Omega-6 fatty acids - vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, non-hydrogenated oils, avoid magarine
- Coffee | Avoid French press (Bodum) - Use a paper coffee filter to remove dangerous components
- Fish
- Nuts - almonds, Brazil nuts
- Alcohol
- Two drinks (max) a day is recommended (for males).
- Black tea
- Probiotics
- 7 Foods That Can Lengthen Your Life ‒ Money Talks News
- Studies have shown a strong link between tea’s antioxidant properties and a reduced risk of heart disease. Black tea appears to reduce the risk of heart attack, while green tea lowers bad cholesterol levels and boosts good cholesterol readings.
- Supplements for cholesterol
- Soluble fibre (e.g. psyllium, oat bran)
- See also: Fibre / Fiber (USA)
- Recommended: 10g of psyllium/day; 5g twice a day
- Beta-Glucan - 3000-15000mg/day
- Glucomannan - 4-13g/day
- Soy protein - 25g/day - It is better to use whole foods for fibre.
- Antioxydants C (1000mg/day) + E (400 IU/day)
- Aspirin - 81-325mg/day
- ***
- Chromium - 200-500mcg/day - Your multivitamin probably has 120mcg
- Fenugreek seeds - 10-30g*3 - ???
- HMB = hydroxy-beta-methylbutrate - 3g/day - ???
- Niacin = Vitamin B3 - very effective, but with very serious side-effects
- Pantothenic Acid - 300-1200mg/day | Pantethine is a byproduct of B5 - ???
- Statins - see below
- Cholestin is a natural statin. Red Yeast Rice contains cholestin.
- Garlic is not effective
- DHEA ... (a steroid)
- CoQ10 ... (Coenzyme Q10 / Ubiquinol / ubiquinone)
- Soluble fibre (e.g. psyllium, oat bran)
- Statins lower cholesterol levels, thereby lowering risks for heart attacks and strokes. This is what today's medical community believes. This is completely false!
- Warning!! - Do not take Statin drugs. Find an alternative. Too many risks. Too few benefits (if any).
- Examples: Zocor, Pravachol, Lipitor ("Stupidtor"), Mevacor, Lescol, Crestor, Statins plus Ezetimibe (Zetia)
- PCSK9 inhibitors (non-statin) are a more reasonable option for some people at high risk of a heart attack (although still very expensive). (available since 2015)
- Evolocumab (Repatha), Alirocumab (Praluent)
- Cholestin is a natural statin, with lower potency. Necessary to closely monitor liver function. Red Yeast Rice contains cholestin.
- Lipitor is the most potent of the statin drugs.
- Statins inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol by reducing the production of mevalonate, a precursor of both cholesterol and coenzyme Q10.
- Side effects can include reduced energy levels, Type 2 diabetes, reduced IQ, insomnia, rashes, gastrointestinal problems, serious muscle inflammation, hepatitis, kidney failure (permanent serious damage), liver enzyme problems, liver failure, loss of libido, lethal heart rythm disturbances.
- Rhabdomyolysis = muscular aching and pain (caused by low CoQ10) = Rhabdomyolysis can lead to permanent deterioration of muscle tissue.
- Grapefruit magnifies the effect of statins by up to twelve times. This could be dangerous.
- "Five years of taking a statin could lead to reducing your risk of heart attack by 1% and lengthening your life by three days." - source?
- Statins add to the effects of Aspirin.
- All Statins seem to cause Leg Muscle Spasms for many people.
- Statins tend to have a lot of side effects including muscle wasting.
- Statins Tied to Diabetes Progression
- Statin - Wikipedia
- See also: Inflammation
- See also: Sterols ...
- Nuts
- Phys Ed: Do Statins Make It Tough to Exercise? - NYTimes.com - 2012-03-14 -|$$$|- (CDN$20/4weeks)
- Statin users typically are at high risk for cardiovascular problems, making them the very people who could most benefit from regular exercise. But it may be that as a result of muscle problems, some people taking statins exercise less or not at all. Lower energy is linked to less interest in activity.
- Niacin - Wikipedia
- Diet Doctor - Revolutionize your health - $9/month
- Big food and Big Pharma killing for profit? – Diet Doctor
- Clinical trials are industry-sponsored trials, so they're best case scenario.
- If you take a statin and you have a heart attack there is 1:83 (= 01.20%) chance it will prevent or delay your death if you take it every day for five years and about 1:39 (= 02.56%) chance it will prevent a nonfatal heart attack. But that means 82 out of 83 are not going to live longer and 38 of 39 people taking a statin who have had a heart attack are not going to be prevented from another heart attack because of the statin.
- There is a deliberate withholding of information when industries engage in tactics were they silence whistleblowers who have information about a drug for example that may not be as effective, or people that want to speak out within academic institutions that are aware of research misconduct and fraud going on.
- So statins have been one of the most prescribed drugs in the history of medicine over the last three decades and they were prescribed on the basis that tackling and lowering cholesterol as much as possible would eradicate heart disease, which it hasn't. In population studies really it's had very little if any impact.
- There is a net harm in my view in giving statins to healthy people, especially for those people following unhealthy lifestyles.
- Should You Worry About High Cholesterol? - Diet Doctor
- Most cholesterol is synthesized in the liver and it's genetically predetermined and can also be introduced by diet to varying degrees. So the
reality is you've probably had high cholesterol for all of your life. - The most safe noninvasive way of determining evidence of heart disease is to get a calcium score done.
- Problem in Canada. Physicians (even specialists) will refuse to prescribe this test.
- Problem in Canada. Physicians (even specialists) will refuse to prescribe this test.
- Most cholesterol is synthesized in the liver and it's genetically predetermined and can also be introduced by diet to varying degrees. So the
- Statin Nation
- Statins and Cholesterol Documentary (Official Full Movie) - YouTube
- Statin Nation
- Statin Nation: The Great Cholesterol Cover-Up (2012) - IMDb
- Amazon.com: Watch Statin Nation I: The Great Cholesterol Cover-Up | Prime Video
- Statin Nation: The Ill-Founded War on Cholesterol, What Really Causes Heart Disease, and the Truth About the Most Overprescribed Drugs in the World: Smith, Justin: 9781603587532: Books - Amazon.ca
- Big food and Big Pharma killing for profit? – Diet Doctor
- YouTube
- YouTube - Statins
- Low Carb Conferences
- Dr. Stephanie Seneff: Glyphosate Toxicity, Lower Cholesterol Naturally & Get Off Statins – #238 - YouTube - (68 minutes)
- Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Stephanie Seneff on Statins - YouTube - (37 minutes)
- Side Effects of Statin Drugs - YouTube - (9 minutes)
- Suicide, aggression, violence, other emotional disorders, memory issues, accelerate the aging process, increased cancer incidence,
- Statins should never be used for prevention, except for those who have familial hypo-cholesterolemia, which is a fairly rare disease (1/500).
- VAP Lipid panel test, including LDL and HDL particle size, LP(a) level, homosystine test, sensitive CRP, CT scan of the heart or an endopat test (artery function test), ultrasound of the arteries in the neck, test the sex hormone levels
- You Don't Need Statin Drugs! - YouTube - (7 minutes)
- Side effects: Liver disease, Parkinsons Disease, Glaucoma, Pain
- His solution: Half an organic (code 9*) red apple every day (code 8* means GMO) + 15g/day of beet fibre + 1 medium carrot
- Statin Drugs & Diabetes: What You Need To Know - David Perlmutter M.D.
- Statins in Secondary Prevention | JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
- Male Menopause: What's Behind Men's Midlife Health? | Mark's Daily Apple
- About half of men over the age of 45 are taking statins.
- Major study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs slow down cancer
- The Gene That Explains Statins’ Most Puzzling Side Effect - The Atlantic
- enzyme is known as HMG-CoA reductase; mevalonolactone
- Bempedoic acid
= Nexletol
- Bempedoic acid blocks cholesterol synthesis much like statins. The difference is that it is administered as a "prodrug" and is only convverted to active medicine once it enters the liver. That means there is no active drug elsewhere in the body, and fewer muscle aches than what people report from taking statins. - Cholesterol explained | Knowable Magazine
- Bempedoic acid - Wikipedia - "The most common side effects include hyperuricemia (high blood levels of uric acid), pain in arms or legs, and anemia (low red blood cell counts)."
- Warning!! - Do not take Statin drugs. Find an alternative. Too many risks. Too few benefits (if any).
- CNN Programs - House Call with Sanjay Gupta.
- Coffee
- See also: Cholesterol (Testing), Cramps, Magnesium, Fasting, GERD, Parkinson Disease, Prostate, ...
- See also: Food > Coffee ...
- Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes | The BMJ
- Coffee consumption seems generally safe (within usual levels of intake, with summary estimates indicating largest risk reduction for various health outcomes at three to four cups a day) and more likely to benefit health than harm. The review also showed that participants who consistently drank at least three cups of coffee per day had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, gallstone disease, cancer (including melanoma, leukemia and prostate, endometrial, oral, and liver cancer), as well as cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and stroke as compared with coffee abstainers.
- Coffee Drinkers Are More Likely To Live Longer. Decaf May Do The Trick, Too : The Salt : NPR
- Ember - The world's most advanced temperature adjustable mug. - only US$129.
- Personal Health - Sorting Out Coffee’s Contradictions - NYTimes.com - 2008-08-05 -|$$$|- (CDN$20/4weeks)
- Drink more coffee and exercise - both activities which are thought to cut the risk of the Parkinson's disease.
- Does Drinking More Coffee Help You Live Longer? It May Not Be Just Wishful Thinking - Everything Zoomer
- Understanding Caffeine: The Pros and Cons - Thanks to Lewis Cole for recommending this site.
- Nope, coffee won't give you extra energy. It'll just borrow a bit that you'll pay for later
- Neuroscience Says Drinking Coffee Like This Boosts Brain Function and Makes You Live Longer | Inc.com
- Decaf = decafeinated coffee - (TCE & PCE)
- Cold
- Colon cancer - Colonoscopy
- Cramps
- How to Stop Hand Cramps with a Bar of Soap - The People's Pharmacy
- Warning. All Statins seem to cause Leg Muscle Spasms for many people.
- Volatile oils in the soap fragrance might be affecting nerves that are misfiring and causing the cramps?
- Soak fingers in warm water?
- Ibuprofen to relieve inflammation (or maybe white willow bark instead)?
- A couple of glasses of tonic water every few days?? Quinine. Quinine pills are no longer available. Schweppes Tonic Water and Schweppes Bitter Lemon both use sugar as a sweetener (but carbohydrates are not healthy).
- Pickle juice??
- Mustard under the tongue??
- Potassium Chloride salt?? Wet a finger and coat it with the salt. Now I take 1000mg Calcium Citrate with 600mg Magnesium Citrate with 5mcg Vit D every day, one morning and two a bedtime.
- Magnesium pills?? 1000mg Calcium Citrate with 600mg Magnesium Citrate with 5mcg Vit D every day, one morning and two a bedtime.
- Salt (NaCl) -|- See also Salt
- Pain Ease lotion from a local herbalist. It's simply a good skin lotion with a pleasant but rather sharp odor from eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, and black pepper oils??
- Do any of these home remedies really work?????
- Can vitamins cause leg cramps? | Exercise.com Blog
- The fact is that a lack of vitamins or too many of a certain group of vitamins can cause leg cramps. ... If you take too many vitamins in single form or in a group, this can also cause cramping, but they would not be confined solely to your legs. This is referred to as vitamin or mineral toxicity.
- Ask Well: Leg Cramp Relief - NYTimes.com
- Researchers are not sure what causes them. Sometimes they can be a sign of an underlying medical problem, like liver disease, arthritis or peripheral vascular disease - a report on the phenomenon in the journal American Family Physician - 2012.
- One remedy that has been shown to work is the antimalarial drug quinine, but it has such severe side effects that the Food and Drug Administration warns against using it for leg cramps. In the United States tonic water historically contained large amounts of quinine but now typically contains very little.
- Really? - Is Quinine Effective in Easing Leg Cramps? - Question - NYTimes.com -|$$$|- (CDN$20/4weeks)
- Better to rely instead on stretching exercises to flex the legs before bedtime, according to the Mayo Clinic, which also recommends drinking plenty of fluids and eating foods high in potassium.
- A small dose of muscle relaxant or vitamin B12 might also be helpful. But the best dose of prevention might be regular aerobic activity, in particular a few minutes of exercise before bed, like five minutes on a stationary bicycle.
- Nocturnal Leg Cramps: Night-time Calf Muscle Pain - dummies
- doctors still don't know what causes cramps - In some cases, it may be a fluid imbalance or a vitamin deficiency.
- potassium deficiency
- dehydration
- diuretics - increase the amount of urine (i.e. diuretics remove water from the body)
- coffee, alcohol, etc?
- even if you think you drink enough water, diuretics will remove the water very quickly from your body
- calcium and phosphorus levels got out of whack
- Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes and Solutions - DrJockers.com
- About Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) | American Heart Association
- The most common symptoms of PAD involving the lower extremities are cramping, pain or tiredness in the leg or hip muscles while walking or climbing stairs. Typically, this pain goes away with rest and returns when you walk again.
- Prevention
(just suggestions, not prescriptions or recommendations)
- Heat. It sounds too simple to be true. Put on a sweater and warm slippers. Try it. What do you have to lose? Let me know how it works for you.
- Tonic water (with quinine) - In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration limits the quinine content in tonic water to 83 ppm (83 mg per litre if calculated by mass), while the daily therapeutic dose of quinine is in the range of 167–333 mg. Still, it is often recommended as a relief for cramps, but medical research suggests some care is needed in monitoring doses. Because of quinine's risks, the United States Food and Drug Administration has declared that nonprescription sources, such as tonic water, should not be used to prevent or treat leg cramps. (Tonic water, Bitter lemon, Carbonated Chinotto beverages like Brio and San Pellegrino Chinotto, Schweppes? (in some countries), etc.)
- stay adequately hydrated at all times
- plenty of potassium-rich foods
- B12
- B-Complex with B6
- Magnesium
- See also Vitamins
- Perhaps the body is too acid? Too much coffee, etc?
- Take 6-8 tablets (1 tablet per 25 pounds approx.) of Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide) for three evenings in a row and it should take care of this problem for a few months. This should lower the body's acidity level.
- Take Magnesium solution for a few days (or as needed) -- for example: Liquid, Ionic Magnesium Solution - Prairie Naturals | (Magnesium citrate, Magnesium gluconate, Magnesium lactate, Malic acid)
- Increased magnesium lowers calcium and can either prevent hypercalcemia or cause hypocalcemia depending on the initial level.
- Magnesium Deficiency - Wikipedia
- Other causes of Magnesium deficiency (hypomagnesemia) are increased renal or gastrointestinal loss, an increased intracellular shift, and proton-pump inhibitor (PPI, see GERD on this page) antacid therapy. Most are asymptomatic, but symptoms referable to neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and metabolic dysfunction may occur. Alcoholism is often associated with magnesium deficiency. Chronically low serum magnesium levels are associated with metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus type 2, fasciculation, and hypertension.
- Both low and high protein intake conditions inhibit magnesium absorption, as does the amount of phosphate, phytate, and fat in the gut.
- 10 Signs Of Magnesium Deficiency - DrJockers.com
- Magnesium Overdose - Wikipedia
- In the UK, the recommended daily values for magnesium is 300 mg for men and 270 mg for women.
- Excess dietary magnesium is (usually) excreted in feces, urine, and sweat.
- Mineral Deficiencies and Their Effects on Your Health - dummies
- Wounds heal more slowly when you don’t get enough zinc. That includes the tissue damage caused by working out. In plain language: If you don’t get the zinc you need, your charley horse may linger longer. And, yes, zinc may fight the symptoms of the common cold.
- The Right Chemistry: What to do about leg cramps? | Montreal Gazette - Joe Schwarcz - PDF
- Causes = Nothing has yet been proven scientically
- Idiopathic = No known cause, No known cure
- Dehydration
- Imbalances in electrolyte levels
- Under-active thyroid gland
- peripheral vascular disease
- Adverse reaction to drugs (diuretics, statins, calcium channel blockers, lithium, donepezil, etc.)
- Solutions = Nothing has yet been proven scientically
- Massage and/or stretching
- Exercises
- Supplements: sodium, potassium , calcium, magnesium, SaltStick Fastchews tablets?
- "Hyland's Leg Cramps PM" - for leg cramp relief = homeopathic remedy = pseudo-science
- Quinine (dangerous)
- Amish formula: organic unfiltered raw apple cider vinegar + juice from the ginger plant + natural garlic juice
- See also ACV
- Soap = sleep with a bar of soap = placebo?? (Can't hurt, but probably won't help.)
- Causes = Nothing has yet been proven scientically
- consult with your doctor for the best course of treatment
- First Aid (for cramps)
- Magnesium
- Epsomgel | Ingredients: Natural Epsom Salt 12.22%, Arnica (Arnice Montana Flower) 1.63%, Purified Water, Grape Seed Oil, Essential Oils: Lavender, Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram, Black Pepper, Peppermint, and Thyme Linalol. Xanthan gum, Rosemary Oleoresin, Vitamin E. - Very effective. Immediate relief.
- Theraworx Leg & Foot Cramp Relief
- The active ingredient is magnesium sulfate.
- Theraworx Relief | Store Finder | Leg Cramp Remedy - Only available in the USA, not in Canada.
- Tonic water (with quinine) - In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration limits the quinine content in tonic water to 83 ppm (83 mg per litre if calculated by mass), while the daily therapeutic dose of quinine is in the range of 167–333 mg. Still, it is often recommended as a relief for cramps, but medical research suggests some care is needed in monitoring doses. Because of quinine's risks, the United States Food and Drug Administration has declared that nonprescription sources, such as tonic water, should not be used to prevent or treat leg cramps. (Tonic water, Bitter lemon, Carbonated Chinotto beverages like Brio and San Pellegrino Chinotto, Schweppes? (in some countries), etc.)
- Apply a hot compress to the cramped muscles.
- Massage the cramped muscles.
- Stretch and flex.
- Vinegar
- "a tablespoon of cider vinegar. It works almost instantaneously - kinda yucky tasting, but dilute in a little bit of water." - NYT
- "It's the vinegar!! Whether it's pickle juice, mustard, whatever - just make sure it has vinegar in it." - NYT
- See also: ACV
- "place your index finger at the base of your nostrils, just above your lips, and press up firmly." - Yoga - NYT
- Quinine tablet (There are dangers associated with Quinine.)
- Magnesium
- How to Stop Hand Cramps with a Bar of Soap - The People's Pharmacy
- Dementia --> Memory & Dementia & Alzheimer
- Dental
- Canadian Dental Association
- How to Brush Your Teeth Properly, According to a Dentist
- How to Be a Responsible Adult and Brush Your Teeth Properly
- Whitening
- Whiten your teeth. Don't pay for expensive tooth whitener. Make your own with sea salt. It's a natural abrasive, so it's gentle at removing stains on your teeth. Just brush with it once a week.
- Brushing your teeth with salt once a week can brighten up your smile. Yes, really! Salt is a gentle and all-natural abrasive, helping to remove stains on your teeth. What’s more, “sea salts can temporarily raise the pH in your mouth, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to thrive” and protects your gums from injury and disease
- Natural Salt Toothpaste | Weleda Natural Skin Care
- Toothpaste - Wikipedia - The whitening process can permanently reduce the strength of the teeth, as the process scrapes away a protective outer layer of enamel. By 1900, a paste made of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and baking soda (= sodium bicarbonate = baking soda = bicarbonate of soda = NaHCO3) was recommended for use with toothbrushes. Pre-mixed toothpastes were first marketed in the 19th century, but did not surpass the popularity of tooth-powder until World War I.
- U of T researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells | University of Toronto Alumni
- Compromised dental cells viability following teeth-whitening exposure | Scientific Reports
- Carbamide peroxide (CP gel) teeth-whitening treatments. - Direct exposure to 5% H2O2 (CP) produced a significantly lower (p < 0.001) enamel protein content (50% by weight) when compared to the control.
- Colgate Optic White® Advanced Toothpaste | Colgate® Optic White® - 3% H2O2
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye or caustic soda, is a metallic base, used in textiles, drain cleaners and industrial detergents. It's used in toothpaste, even some natural ones, to neutralize the pH of certain ingredients.
- Optic White® ComfortFit LED Teeth Whitening Kit
- Whiten your teeth. Don't pay for expensive tooth whitener. Make your own with sea salt. It's a natural abrasive, so it's gentle at removing stains on your teeth. Just brush with it once a week.
- Dislodged teeth should NOT be preserved in tissue and should NOT be preserved in water. The tissue both crushes the cells and dries them out. The water causes the cells to burst. You can prolong the life of the teeth by up to an hour by putting the teeth in milk, but it has to be whole milk, not skim or powdered; cold, not room temperature. Be gentle while handling the teeth.
- NewMouth: Your Source For All Things Dental - | - Thanks to Denise Howard for recommending this site.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 31% of adults between ages 20-44 have untreated dental caries. One out of every two American adults over 30 has periodontal disease.
- Effects of Drug Addiction on Oral Health – NewMouth - | - Thanks to Audrey Webb for recommending this site.
- 5 Types of Veneers - Procedure, Cost, & Side Effects - - Thanks to Audrey Webb for recommending this site.
- How Much Do Veneers Cost? - Financing Options & Alternatives - - Thanks to Audrey Webb for recommending this site.
- 9 Surprising Health Benefits of Oil Pulling - DrJockers.com
- 9 Steps to Prevent Cavities Naturally - DrJockers.com
- Apple Cider Vinegar = ACV
- Which cleanses actually work? | Popular Science
- Recommendations:
- Dilute a least 10:1 with water.
- Rinse thoroughly with water immediately after using ACV. Using a straw may reduce the amount of contact the teeth have with the ACV.
- Wait at least half an hour before brushing (after eating and/or after drinking ACV or any other acid).
- What Drinking Vinegar Means for Your Mouth
- If you brush your teeth after using apple cider vinegar like mouthwash that will take the damage to an even greater level. Research done by the Mayo Clinic has shown that if you've consumed anything acidic to wait at least a half hour before brushing your teeth because of the weakened state of your enamel. Doing so before that will remove even more enamel. Regardless of the fluoride content in the toothpaste you're using, the physical brushing against your teeth will do more harm than good if you don't wait a little bit after eating or drinking.
- Do not believe that: "Raw ACV is the only vinegar that is alkaline-forming to the body. All other vinegars (white, balsamic, red wine, etc) are acid-forming." If ACV becomes alkaline, it is probably after digestion (i.e. not in the mouth).
- ACV claims (found somewhere on the Internet): whiten teeth (pre-brush mouthwash), control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, reduce acid reflux; Proponents of apple cider vinegar have said it can cure arthritis, cancer, head lice, poison oak, gout, tooth decay, high cholesterol, warts, athlete's foot, acid reflux, diabetes and urinary tract infections.
- 9 Apple Cider Vinegar Myths You Need to Stop Believing
- ACV been proven to lower blood sugar, help tummy troubles, clear a stuffy nose, and even eliminate certain acne breakouts. Moreover, the FDA has even approved medication with acetic acid—which ACV is full of—for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
- If used frequently in high doses, it could potentially lead to low potassium levels.
- See also Pests
- Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 Ways To Use Apple Cider Vinegar On A Keto Diet - DrJockers.com
- Bruxism
- Teeth Grinding: Home Remedies Worth Trying | (Lavender essential oil, Bite guard, Hot towel/compress, Melatonin or valerian root, Magnesium, Stress management, Jaw muscle massage, Turmeric milk, Epsom salt baths)
- Engineering of biomimetic mineralized layer formed on the surface of natural dental enamel - ScienceDirect
- What to Consider Before Getting Veneers on Your Teeth
- Depression ...
- Depression ...
- see also: Micronutrients ...
- see also: Dementia ...
- see also: Exercise ...
- see also: Mental Health / Stress / Anxiety
- Lavender
- Diabetes
- See also Dieting
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- See also: Atkins
- See also: Ketogenic
- Feeling hungry more often (even after a meal)?
- Exercise ...
- Statin Drugs & Diabetes: What You Need To Know - David Perlmutter M.D.
- American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes: natural healing with herbs, diet, borage oil, and other natural methods
- Is Alzheimer’s Type 3 Diabetes?
- Type 2 diabetes: Exercise, diet better than medicine, says UBC study | Vancouver Sun
- Diabetes UK
- See also: Carbohydrates = Carbs
- What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes or Prediabetes? - dummies
- How to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes with Diet | Jen Reviews - Thanks to Jenn Miller for recommending this site.
- How To Overcome Erectile Dysfunction If You Have Diabetes - GoodRx - Thanks to Casen Briggs for recommending this site.
- GI Foundation - Glycemic Index Foundation
- Manage your blood glucose level
- High Fat and Protein Debate - GI Foundation
- Detailed studies have shown that a diet high in high GI (refined) carbohydrates indeed promotes many illnesses including heart diseases, diabetes, cancer as well as overweight and obesity. It is for this reason that lower GI-carbohydrates should be preferred in a daily diet.
- A1C = HgA1C <= 7% deceptive/dangerous target? - (7.5% may be a safer target.)
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- Blood glucose: Hyperglycemic / Hypoglycemic
- Type 1 / Type 2
- How drugmakers pushed diabetes patients into a danger zone
- All About Your A1C - CDC.gov
- ADA = American Diabetes Association - promotes/pushes the 7% target - Influenced by pharmaceutical companies?
- See also: Cholesterol
- Normal
- Normal blood glucose level (while fasting) range within 70 to 99 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L). Higher ranges could indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes.
- What is normal blood sugar level
- Printable Blood Sugar Charts: What is Normal, High and Low Level
- Nanotherapy offers new hope for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes - Northwestern Now
- Transgenes in the gut can reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
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