Brain aneurysm – immediate medical attention is required
A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. A brain aneurysm can leak or rupture and causes bleeding into the brain. Often a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. A ruptured aneurysm is life-threatening and requires immediate medical treatment. Most brain aneurysms don’t rupture and create health problems or cause other symptoms. Treatment for an unruptured brain aneurysm may be appropriate in some cases and may have the benefit that it can prevent a rupture in the future. Symptoms Ruptured aneurysm …
Why sugar is not good for you – sugar causes havoc with testosterone and oestrogen
Studies have shown that even moderate amounts of sugar can increase your risk of disease. Research performed at the Child and Family Research Institute in Vancouver, Canada identified that eating too much sugar can affect testosterone and oestrogen levels. When females experience elevated insulin levels, there is an enzyme known as 17,20 lyase that gets up-regulated and then converts some oestrogen into testosterone. In males, elevated insulin levels will increase the enzyme aromatase which will cause some testosterone to be converted into oestrogen. Oestrogen and testosterone are in certain amounts in both males and females for a reason. Testosterone and …
Deep venous thrombosis – act immediately and take the patient to the hospital
Deep venous thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a clot in the deep veins of the legs or arms. Causes Vein injuries Faster blood clotting Decreased blood flow rate in other cases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can occur as a result of decreased blood flow rate noted due to conditions such as: Prolonged bed rest Decreased mobility of the legs due to injury or disease Prolonged sitting – at work, while travel Other causes: surgery, contraceptives, cancer, inherited diseases, smoking, dehydration and childbirth Signs and symptoms The leg is red in colour The leg feels warm Pain …
Week 3 : The importance of non-essential amino acids in a diet
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein and a life necessity for humans and animals. Amino acids are bonded with nitrogen and form proteins and nitrogen is the end product of protein digestion. Amino acids are the primary building blocks of your muscles, bones, enzymes and many hormones. We cannot live without protein and as long as we get sufficient protein from animal and or plant based diets, it is fine. There are 22 amino acids where eight is classified as essential. The essential amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplemented by food and …
Artificial sweetners are bad news for you and your children
Aspartame accounts for about 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Among these documented symptoms are listed in the aspartame report as part of aspartame dangers, as follows: – Headaches/migraines Dizziness Seizures Nausea Numbness Muscle spasms Weight gain Rashes Depression Fatigue Irritability Tachycardia Insomnia Vision problems Hearing loss Heart palpitations Breathing difficulties Anxiety attacks Slurred speech Loss of taste Tinnitus Vertigo Memory loss and Joint pain According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame chronic illnesses can be triggered and /or worsened, such as:- Brain tumours Multiple sclerosis Epilepsy Chronic Fatigue …
Why too low stomach acid levels can have negative health effects
Common conditions associated with low stomach acid Low acid secretion in the stomach can cause a few health conditions: Asthma and allergies Food sensitivities Depression Low energy Microbial overgrowth like Candida and Helicobacter pylori Pernicious anaemia (lack of Vit B12) Stomach cancer Autoimmune diseases Skin disorders Osteoporosis Gallbladder and / or pancreas malfunction Inflammation of the digestive system Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Mineral dificiencies Common signs of low stomach acid Loss of taste for meat and high protein food – difficult to digest Dilated capillaries around the nose and cheeks Nails are soft, brittle or peel Hair loss Cracks on tongue …
Anti-acids and acid blockers have a negative effect on general health – stomach acid
Stomach Acid Normal stomach acid assists in killing bad bacteria and fungi in the stomach. It is also needed for protein absorption and assists with vitamin and mineral absorption. Anti-acids decrease stomach acid and can affect the following: a. Reduced absorption of vitamins and minerals and that can lead to the following: Systemic decline in general health Reduced neurological function Weakened immune system Prone to osteopenia and osteoporosis Tiredness b. Reduced absorption of proteins can lead to the following Hair loss and weak nails Muscles that have weakened Decreased enzyme secretions Slow healing c. Bacteria and fungi can easily flourish …
Holiday Survival Kit
It is holiday time again and it is very important to be prepared for your holiday so that small incidents don’t ruin your holiday. I have put together a holiday survival kit to ensure that you are prepared for all events. 1. Travel Tips Probiotics Take Probiotics everyday – they will fight any new bug that invades your digestive system. When you have diarrhoea remember to double the dosage. LifePak+ for multi vitamins, multi minerals and antioxidants Your organs don’t go on holiday – they still work 24/7 and sometimes they work harder during the holiday because of overindulgence. So, …
Festive season tips
How to feel like a daisy and prevent that mother of a hangover Drink lots of water – it prevents dehydration Supplements: take probiotics & liver meds (before & after) Don’t drink on an empty stomach Don’t go out on an empty stomach – eat protein Healthy snacks – low GI/GL Responsible drinking and no drinking and driving No sugary alcoholic beverages Symptoms of a hangover Headaches Nausea Fatigue Dehydration Weakness Dry Mouth Mild Depression Cause of hangovers Overindulgence Dehydration Toxins: sulphur, histamines, congeners and acetaldehyde is not the culprit – Dehydration Blood sugar drops – alcohol also causes glycogen …
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