Posts filed under 'Health'
Brain in two parts
Left hemisphere constructs stories, the right checks them against reality.
The right side of face is more controlled - left is instinctive. If you lie your face will be imbalanced?
Add comment March 14, 2008
Health in old age
Hormone Melatonin is the sleep messenger in charge of circadian rhythms. Body produces it - but affected by environment - production drops by 50% if you wake up and turn on the light - use a red bulb instead. Pineal gland produces 1mg per day.
Fruit and veg absorb free radicals
Exercise is important
Memory loss: Acetyl L Carnitine / Gingko Biloba improves blood flow to brain
Add comment March 14, 2008
Aspirin a day doubles chance of a long life
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1129890.ece
Add comment March 13, 2008
Happy crisps - St John’s Wort
In 1999 it was reported that St John’s Wort Tortilla Chips were to be sold in the UK.
What happened to them?
Does St John’s Wort help depression? Is it still popular in Germany? (St John’s Wort that is, not depression)
Add comment March 12, 2008
Watercress
anti-cancer treatment? 85g a day could inhibit and even kill cancer cells - it raises antioxidants.
There’s a Watercress Alliance which funded a two year study.
Add comment February 24, 2008
