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Prostate Studies Involving Prostamax Peptide Prostate Studies Involving Prostamax Peptide
Prostate Studies Involving Prostamax Peptide Studies suggest the synthetic Khavinson bioregulator peptide Prostamax may have far-reaching potential for DNA condensation in several cell types. Although Prostamax is mostly studied for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging potential on the prostate, it has also been suggested to enhance the activity of other cells, such as lymphocytes. Prostamax Peptide: Mechanism of Action Research suggests that an artificial Khavinson peptide, Prostamax, may primarily act to change DNA expression patterns in many organs and enhance lymphocyte function. By encouraging heterochromatin decondensing in a wi…
Seasonal Allergies: What You Need To Know, According To Sun River Health Seasonal Allergies: What You Need To Know, According To Sun River Health
Seasonal Allergies: What You Need To Know, According To Sun River Health Spring has sprung, and we are all eager to head outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather. However, for people with allergies, this often isn’t possible without sniffling, sneezing, and itchy eyes. Whether it’s tree pollen, weeds, pets, or mold, we need to understand what’s causing our allergies and how to keep them under control. What’s Making You Sneeze? Pollen grains are the tiny cells that are needed to fertilize plants, and it’s likely that they are causing your springtime misery. These pollen grains, produced by trees, grasses, and weeds, are very small and very light. They are designed t…
Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet
Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet What is a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet focuses on whole, minimally processed plant-based foods. It involves limiting animal products and making fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins the star of your plate. It emphasizes nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans and limits foods like meat, dairy, and eggs. Why eat a plant-based diet? Eating a plant-based diet is associated with many health benefits. Plant-based foods are rich in fiber and antioxidants, free of cholesterol, and low in calories and saturated fat. Eating a variety of these foods provides the essential nutrie…
COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses. Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14. UF Health said more than 100 people participated in the study, attending a silent retreat for eight days where they meditated for 10 hours each day. Researchers collected blood samples weeks prior to the retreat, directly before, directly after and months af…
COVID-19 Strains Family Of Hawthorne Girl, 8, Fighting Cancer COVID-19 Strains Family Of Hawthorne Girl, 8, Fighting Cancer
Covid-19 Strains Family Of Hawthorne Girl, 8, Fighting Cancer The community is rallying for an 8-year-old Hawthorne girl whose cancer battle became even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $15,500 had been raised as of Monday morning on a GoFundMe to help the Posada family. Stephany Posada was vacationing with her family in Myrtle Beach last summer when she collapsed in their hotel room. She was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.  Stephany began chemotherapy in South Carolina immediately. After four long weeks, Stephany was stable enough…
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily antihistamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended b…
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically
Treating Seasonal Allergies Holistically It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily antihistamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended b…
Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be Well: How To Stay Safe And Sane During The Coronavirus Pandemic Many things affect your immune system adversely. Two key factors among those? What you eat and your stress levels. Both are more important than ever as you fill your grocery cart in preparation of hunkering down under the threat of coronavirus. Comfort food, especially in this unprecedented time, has its place, but your shopping cart shouldn’t only contain chocolate chip cookies, ice cream and potato chips. While the best defense against colds, flus and other illnesses is a year-round offense of eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep, several nutrients do play a role in enhanc…
COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? COVID-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice?
Covid-19: What Does Virus Do Inside Your Body? Can You Get It Twice? While the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven deadly to many, a larger portion of the population that contracts the disease will only experience moderate symptoms, health officials said. It has been established that the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus is spread person-to-person within a six-foot range when a person coughs or sneezes. It is also possible for the virus to live on hard surfaces, which can then be spread by touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes. Earlier story: COVID-19 - Coronavirus Can Remain In Air 3 Hours, Live On Some Surfaces 2-3 Days, Tests Show According to …
Safe Use Of Antibiotics Safe Use Of Antibiotics
Safe Use Of Antibiotics Antibiotics are medications created almost 100 years ago to fight bacterial infections. They have transformed health care and the treatment of medical conditions. Infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, used to be listed as the most common cause of death in the United States; whereas today, it is ranked number eight. Unfortunately, as antibiotic usage has surged in recent years, many bacteria now have developed “antibiotic resistance” so that antibiotics are no longer effective. Just as Superman is resistant to bullets and other weapons, except for Kryptonite, we have now created “Superbugs” …
When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor
When To Let Your Child’s Fever Run Its Course And When To See A Doctor Something that often causes concerned parents to call their child’s pediatrician is when their child has a fever. They want to know if they should simply make their child comfortable, give fluids and wait it out, or whether it’s a sign of something serious and they should take their child to the doctor right away. Here’s how to know. A fever is the body’s normal immune response to bacteria and viruses The more the body temperature rises, the harder it is for germs to survive. Also, a fever stimulates the immune system into producing more white blood cells, antibodies and the protein interfe…
Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut
Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut With the worst of flu season still to come, Connecticut saw a spike in flu-related deaths statewide last week, bringing the total to 13 for the season. According to the Department of Health, the flu is currently “widespread” statewide, with a total of 643 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season. As of Saturday, Jan. 11, there has been a total of 13 deaths reported, all from residents over the age of 65. There have been no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported. In the past week, 171 new patients were hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, down…
How To Nip Allergies In The Bud, According To An HRHCare Expert How To Nip Allergies In The Bud, According To An HRHCare Expert
How To Nip Allergies In The Bud, According To An Hrhcare Expert With spring bursting forth around us, we are all eager to head outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather. However, for people with allergies, this often isn’t possible without sniffling, sneezing and itchy eyes. Whether it’s tree pollen, weeds or mold, we need to understand what’s causing our allergies, and how to keep them under control What’s Making You Sneeze? Pollen grains are the tiny cells that are needed to fertilize plants, and it’s likely that they are causing your springtime misery. These pollen grains, produced by trees, grasses and weeds, are very small and very light. They are desi…