Alzheimer disease is complex but if all research done is scrutinised and evaluated the solution is actually much simpler. Alzheimers treatment is based on the assumption that it is cause by b-amyloid and tau tangles and the current available treatment is geared to remove the amyloid out of the brain. Unfortunately drug companies spent billions... Continue Reading →
Alzheimers disease is linked to obesity, insulin resistance and obesity. Can Alzheimer's Be Cured High insulin and high glucose are two of the most important risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. In prediabetes and obesity the blood glucose levels are always higher than normal and that leads to high levels of insulin, that is called insulin... Continue Reading →
Let we talk about Metformin, the wonder drug. Trade name: Glucophage: There are many more names. Why do I recommend it for all people with metabolic syndrome? There are several good reasons, but I will concentrate this post on the claims that Metformin induces longevity and make you younger. This is technical but bear... Continue Reading →
Patients with hypertension have a 21% reduction in strokes and heart attacks if they take more than 2 portions of yogurt per week. Article published in American Journal of Hypertension in 2018 Results: Among participants consuming ≥2 servings/week of yogurt, NHS women had a 17% (95% CI: 0.74-0.92) lower risk while HPFS men experienced a... Continue Reading →
Normal values: Total cholesterol: < 5.2 mmol/L LDL cholesterol: < 3.4 mmol/L HDL cholesterol: >1.04 mmol/L for men, > 1.3 mmol/L for women Triglycerides: < 1.7 mmol/L Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is essential for the life. Functions in body and why it is important to have cholesterol: Hormone synthesis: Estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and other hormones, such as... Continue Reading →
How to increase your HDL cholesterol levels. Very important: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the so-called good cholesterol. There is good evidence that: HDL carries oxidized cholesterol that damage vessels from the vessels to the liver to be excreted. High HDL levels are linked to reduced heart disease. HDL is not only an antioxidant but prevent... Continue Reading →
The ketogenic diet becomes more and more acceptable as a natural way to lose weight and improve health. The diet is very low in carbohydrates, high in fat and moderate in protein. While the diet is considered safe for most people, it’s associated with some unpleasant side effects. The keto flu, also called the carb... Continue Reading →
It sounds outrageous to fast, because we as South Africans have been raised with custom to eat three good meals per day with a good portion of "mieliepap"in the morning; "to take you through the day". Surprisingly then that more and more recent studies see fasting as an important part of the solution for obesity,... Continue Reading →
