Is the Gut Microbiome Relevant to Naked Mole-Rat Longevity?
Naked mole-rats live something like nine times longer than similarly-sized rodent species, and appear near immune to cancer. As such they are one of the most studied species among researchers who investigate the comparative biology of aging. Finding the underlying reasons for such large differences may inform human medicine, particularly when it comes to cancer, though in the matter of aging in general there is every chance that this sort of research will be overtaken in relevance in the near term by efforts such as clearance of senescent cells that directly address the root causes of aging. In recent years, it has become ...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 5, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
You can actually look younger within the first week
Once you make the decision to completely remove grains from your diet, the inflammatory effects of grain proteins are eliminated. In a very short period of time—-usually within the first week—-you can begin to see a change in your appearance. You will see the difference when you look in the mirror as well as when you step on the scale. Your face will begin to look younger.
Poor choices in food have the potential to cripple health, whether in the form of hemorrhoids or ulcerative colitis. As you will see, many, if not most, of the health conditions that make us reliant on the healthcare system are caused by the foods we...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 29, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Grain Free Lifestyle Grains Sugar Undoctored Weight loss Wheat Belly Wheat Belly 10-Day Detox Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox Wheat Belly Challenge anti-aging antiaging Dr. Davis edema facial change gluten-free grain-free In Source Type: blogs
Emulsifiers: Like detergent to your intestines
If you have been following the Undoctored and Wheat Belly concepts, you are cultivating healthy bowel flora, efforts that include “seeding” your intestines with a high-potency, multi-species probiotic and fermented foods, and nourishing bowel flora with prebiotic fibers. But there are other issues to consider. Today, I discuss the emerging wisdom on emulsifying agents and why we should avoid them to regain healthy bowel flora and overall health.
The capacity for a compound to emulsify a solution varies from minimal to dramatic. Even some natural compounds in whole, unprocessed foods can exert modest emulsifyin...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle bowel flora diabetes Dr. Davis emulsifiers Weight Loss Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
An Introduction to Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Regenerative Research
This open access paper provides an introduction to the widespread use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine and research. This is one of the better documented stem cell populations. The scientific and medical communities have more experience with these cells than is the case for most other stem cell types, the methodologies for use are more established, and as a consequence MSCs have been and continue to be used in many clinical trials, cell therapies available via medical tourism, and lines of ongoing research. That said, these cells are training wheels in a way, one present step on a longer road. The ...
Source: Fight Aging! - July 28, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Can probiotics help treat depression and anxiety?
There is a lot of interest right now in the human microbiome (the populations of bacteria that live in various parts of the body, including the intestine, skin, and lungs). We now know that there are approximately 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells in the body. The vast majority of these bacterial cells are in the intestinal tract, and they serve many purposes, including digesting foods, manufacturing certain vitamins (for example, vitamin K), and regulating our immune system. Researchers are actively studying whether changes in intestinal bacteria can increase the risk of chronic illnesses, such as obesity or...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Athos Bousvaros, MD Tags: Anxiety and Depression Behavioral Health Brain and cognitive health Digestive Disorders Mental Health Source Type: blogs
Undoctored: Health Should Be (Almost) Free
Follow the current debate on “healthcare reform”–which has NOTHING to do with healthcare reform, but healthcare insurance reform, by the way–and you will hear comments about the escalating and uncontrolled cost of healthcare and how people need access to it.
What you will NOT hear is that fact that, because the healthcare system fails to deliver genuine health, real health is actually quite easy, straightforward, and inexpensive–nearly free.
We achieve a life of being Undoctored, not becoming a profit source for the healthcare industry, not being subjected to the predatory practices of Big P...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle acid reflux anti-aging autoimmune blood sugar bowel flora cholesterol Dr. Davis energy Gliadin gluten gluten-free grain-free grains health healthcare Inflammation joint pain low-carb Source Type: blogs
When Yoga, Meditation, and Diet Aren ’ t Enough to Cure Depression
I thought I had it all figured out.
I even had a book title picked out: Whole-ish — On Healing Myself Naturally from Depression and My Messy Path to Well. And I had outlined some of the chapters:
Why restoring your gut health and generating good intestinal bacteria will improve mood
The science behind optimal nutrition and how certain foods reduce inflammation of the brain, while others (sugar) send a message of distress to your immune system, affecting your entire nervous system
How green smoothies help eliminate disease states
The therapeutic faculties of yoga and how it primes our parasympathetic system
Mindfulness m...
Source: World of Psychology - June 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Bipolar Depression Medications Mental Health and Wellness Personal Bipolar Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Mania Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Mood Disorder Suicidal Thoughts Suicide Source Type: blogs
Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis with a Blood Test: Interview with IQuity CEO, Dr. Chase Spurlock
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that afflicts an approximate 2.5 million patients world-wide, giving rise to multiple issues regarding quality of life and the potential for disability. Up to 15,000 people are newly diagnosed with MS every year in the US, while another 45,000 experience a clinical precursor with similar symptoms. Distinguishing between MS and other possible neurological conditions typically requires multiple brain MRIs and cerebrospinal fluid testing, which are costly and take a long time. Fortunately, the diagnostic technology company IQuity (pronounced I-Q-witty) has been working to spee...
Source: Medgadget - June 5, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Mohammad Saleh Tags: Exclusive Genetics Neurology Pathology Source Type: blogs
An Interview with Richard Lin, CEO of Microbiome Wellness Company Thryve
Based in Sunnyvale, California and established less than a year ago, wellness company Thryve is attempting to revolutionize the way in which individuals understand and interact with their microbiomes. Thryve offers gut testing kits and direct-to-consumer supplements to assist with balancing the bacterial, yeast, and viral content of a characterized microbiome, with the aim to implement personalized solutions to optimize individual health in the near future.
Thryve CEO Richard Lin was kind enough to sit down with Medgadget and provide exclusive insight into their process, technology, and what is in store going forward.
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Source: Medgadget - May 15, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Zach Kaufman Tags: Exclusive Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, May 15th 2017
Fight Aging! provides a weekly digest of news and commentary for thousands of subscribers interested in the latest longevity science: progress towards the medical control of aging in order to prevent age-related frailty, suffering, and disease, as well as improvements in the present understanding of what works and what doesn't work when it comes to extending healthy life. Expect to see summaries of recent advances in medical research, news from the scientific community, advocacy and fundraising initiatives to help speed work on the repair and reversal of aging, links to online resources, and much more.
This content is...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 14, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 28-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent nephrolithiasis
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent nephrolithiasis. Medical history is significant for Crohn disease complicated by multiple small bowel strictures requiring resection. He began developing kidney stones 3 years ago following his last bowel surgery. Analysis of the stones has consistently shown calcium oxalate, and he has been adherent to a low oxalate diet, oral hydration to maintain urine output of at least 2 L/d, and intake of 2 g of calcium carbonate with each meal. However, he has continued to have...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 13, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Nephrology Source Type: blogs
Confirming Age-Associated B Cells as an Important Cause of Autoimmunity
Most of the better known and more common forms of autoimmune disease are not all that age-related, though incidence for many of them ticks upwards with age as the immune system becomes ever more dysfunctional in later life. There are many more autoimmunities that are age-related, however, mostly comparatively poorly understood, and new ones are discovered on a fairly regular basis. It is fair to say that autoimmunity as a whole is poorly understood, however. The immune system is enormously complex, and it remains to be established as to how exactly it falls into the malfunctioning states that cause it to attack specific ti...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 11, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Surrogacy ? or donor egg ?
I just received this email from a patientMy date of birth : 24/7/73 (43 years old)My partner date of birth : 11/3/76 (41 years old)Trying to conceive 4 years, since May 2013One previous pregnancy in June 2013, first month of trying, ended in early miscarriage at 5.5 weeks.Started IVF in September 2014 and have had 7 failed cycles to date. Details below:Cycle 1: October 2014Gonal F - 600 units4 eggs retrieved1 fertilised with icsi1 top grade 8 cell embryo (no fragmentation) was transferred on Day 3No pregnancyCycle 2: April 2015Fostimon - 600 unitsEarly ovulation before egg collection meant I lost at least 1 mature egg...
Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog - April 30, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: blogs
What life is like for this retired physician
I have now been out of the active medicine for two years. I still have dreams about being a doctor and practice. I don’t think you can do the same thing day in and day out for 40 years and not have it be a part of who you are. I am still asked my opinion by friends and family about their health issues, and frankly, I find my fund of knowledge is slipping away. I did renew my license in the state of Florida that required 40 hours of continuing medical education. (I did mine mostly online.) I don’t know if I will renew it again in 2019.
Being on Medicare, I visit doctors — probably too often. I have become ...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 16, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/david-mokotoff" rel="tag" > David Mokotoff, MD < /a > Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs
