According to common knowledge, factors that may promote heart disease include diabetes, overweight and obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity and excessive alcohol consumption. Under the influence of these factors may result in heart failure, heart attack or arrhythmia. How to effectively prevent heart disease? Read more
Brain
News in the treatment of memory loss
After the age of 40, the first problems with the functioning of brain cells appear and this is a period in which many people begin to lose their memory. One in five people over 65 years experiences mild disorders, including difficulty concentrating, problems with finding the right word, forgetting where we left off an object. In some cases, these mild disorders can develop into full dementia. Do you notice similar symptoms at yourself or your relatives? How to deal with memory problems? Read more
Vitamin K2 from natural sources
In order to decide if you have a deficit of vitamin K2 in the body – you should do a simple blood test. If it turns out that the level of vitamin K2 is too low, then it will be necessary to introduce some foods to the daily diet. Read more
Loss of memory as a side effect
Incorrect functioning of the neuron network, which is used to memorize information, may be a side effect of some drugs. Do you know what can be the consequences of taking statins whose job is to lower the level of cholesterol in your blood? And what is the side effect of using barbiturates and benzodiazepines as sleeping pills? Read more
How to recover brain health?
The brain is an unusual organ that hides a lot of secrets. The brain not only finds and stores information, but also has the ability to constantly develop and create new connections. The same applies to nerve fibers whose task is to provide information in both directions. With the development of the nervous system, the brain learns to manage new areas. Can the brain’s ability to regenerate be exhausted? Read more
Natural treatment of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder in the functioning of the brain, and its symptoms depend on what area of the brain is affected. Epilepsy can be caused by a variety of causes, mainly mechanical brain injuries caused by head injuries, a brain tumor or stroke. There is also idiopathic epilepsy, that is, in which it is impossible to determine the specific cause of the disease. Read more
Omega 3 fish oil supports not only the heart
Nutritionists and health specialists have been recommending omega fish oil supplements for over twenty years. There are a lot of articles on this subject and probably there is no publication whose author would have a negative opinion on the pro-health values of fish oil. Numerous controlled clinical trials from around the world have confirmed the health benefits that result from taking DHA and EPA derived from fish oil supplements. Read more
Dietary supplements to prevent dementia
Everyone knows that the cells of our body have the ability to regenerate. However, until now, it was believed that this principle does not apply to brain and nervous system cells. Most people believe that after reaching a mature age, the body gradually loses the ability to replicate nerve cells. However, the medical knowledge obtained over the last decades proves that the truth is different. Read more
Dietary supplements to alleviate depression, anxiety and stress
Depression, anxiety and stress are diseases that are interrelated. Conventional treatment consists of taking prescription medications prescribed by a doctor. The genesis of diseases related to the nervous system is complicated because many factors affect the functioning of the nervous system, including lifestyle and the type of diet used. Read more
Depression can be alleviated by an appropriate diet
High-quality food products that contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, improve brain function and protect it from oxidative stress. Free radicals are harmful by-products that arise in the oxidation process – they cause inflammation and accelerated aging of the body. Read more