Nutribotanica : Jacqui Bulleid : Naturopath

#vitaminD #cholecalciferol #calcium #calciumparadox
"Vitamin D deficiency leads to calcium deficiency, and when we have low calcium levels, our bodies increase levels of two hormones, parathormone and calcitriol, that increase absorption of calcium from the intestines. This leads to more calcium inside our cells (intracellular calcium). High intracellular calcium levels lead to higher blood pressure and cellular fat. This finding - that low dietary calcium raises intracellular calcium - has been called the ''calcium paradox'', and it has been suggested that it may also play a part in the development of arteriosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and arterial disease, even in people who maintain healthy diets." ‚̧ԳŹ
Paul, S. The genetics of health: understand your genes for better health. Sydney: Simon & Schuster; 2017. 159 p.

HOW THE GUT CONVERSES WITH THE NERVOUS, IMMUNE AND METABOLIC SYSTEMS
#microbiome #gut #dysbiosis #leakygut #brainhealth #depression #obesity #stress #IBS #neurology
Emeran Mayer, a professor and gastroenterologist at UCLA, presents a clear and easy to follow synopsis of the interrelationship between the gut microbiome and several body systems, including the brain.

VITAMIN B3 MAY HELP PREVENT BIRTH DEFECTS
#VitaminB3 #niacin #NAD #pregnancy #miscarriage
The Victor Chang Institute in Australia has discovered that a genetic deficiency of NAD - the active form of vitamin B3 - can lead to birth defects and pregnancy loss.
... In pregnant NAD gene knockout mice, supplementation with niacin (vitamin B3) prevented miscarriage and birth defects. This finding has important implications for human pregnancies. Most women are advised to consume 18 milligrams per day; however, women with obesity, diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease may need to take more.
As many as 30% of women in the US are deficient in NAD. Its precursor, vitamin B3, is found in eggs, cheese, salmon, turkey, nuts and seeds.
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CAN IRON NANOPARTICLES TRIGGER ALZHEIMER'S?
#Alzheimersdisease #cognitivedecline #neuroinflammation #APOE #iron #nanoparticles #oxidativestress
Mexican researchers have observed the tau and amyloid plaques, immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation and neurovascular damage of Alzheimer‚Äôs disease (AD) in young people. Furthermore, cognitive decline and loss of scent detection were also seen. Overweight, young women with an allele of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) őĶ4 were particula...rly susceptible to AD.
Iron nanoparticles from air pollution pass into the brain via the nose, gastrointestinal tract and lungs, creating oxidative stress and damage to neurons and mitochondria. The nanoparticles can cross the blood brain barrier (BBB), making them particularly harmful.
The aggregate risk factors of APOE őĶ4, environmental exposure to nanoparticles, stress, metabolic syndrome, and poor nutrition appear to promote cognitive decline congruent with AD.
It's interesting that the relationship between transferrin, an iron transporter, and AD has been emerging since the 1990s (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/‚Ķ/10.‚Ä ¶/jnr.490310111/abstract). The Mexican study provides critical insight into the origin of the iron, and how it deposits itself within the brain.
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HOLDING SPACE
#holdingspace #care #sacredspace #compassion
Holding space for someone is one of the most profound and powerful things you'll ever do. ūüíö

Love this passage on ageing from an Irish scholar and poet.

HOW CRAFT HEALED THE MINDS OF SOLDIERS
#mentalhealth #trauma #ANZAC #embroidery #craft
Embroidery and other handicrafts were offered to soldiers to help heal their mental trauma and to rehabilitate their motor skills. A lovely idea for those suffering in modern times too, whether through illness or trauma. ūüíö

THE PHYSICIAN WHO BROUGHT CACAO TO ENGLAND
#cacao #theobromacacao #apothecary #HansSloane
An interesting piece of history from Chelsea Physic Garden.

#ageing #strength #poise #confidence #autumn #harvest #soul
"Ageing is not merely about the body losing its poise, strength and self-trust. Ageing also invites you to become aware of the sacred circle that shelters your life. Within the harvest circle, you are able to gather lost moments and experiences, bring them together and hold them as one. In actual fact, if you can come to see ageing not as the demise of your body, but as the harvest of your soul, you will learn that ageing can be a time of great strength, poise and confidence." ūüćā
John O'Donohue, Anam Cara

TOXIC BARGAINS: THE $2 STORE AND YOUR HEALTH
#chlorine #bromine #lead #phthalates #PVC #endocrinedisruptors #heavymetals #plastics
The untested products offered by many discount stores may be hazardous to your health. Endocrine disruptors and heavy metals feature prominently on this list.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VITAMIN K1 AND K2
#vitamink2 #vitamink1 #MK4 #MK7 #heart #cardiovascular #brain #kidney #insulin #bone
Struggling to understand the difference between vitamin K1 and K2, or between MK-4 and MK-7? This great article from Chris Kresser has the answers.

#biochemicalindividuality #epigenetics #treatthewholeperson #rootcausemedicine

THIS IS WHY YOU NEED FIBRE
#fibre #gut #microbiome #mucosa #microbiota #infection #immunity
The mucosal layer of the gut wall plays a major role in immunity, particularly in the defence against foodborne pathogens. A fibre-free diet promotes proliferation of mucous-degrading bacteria. In the absence of fibre, these bacteria start to feed on the gut lining. ūüćŹ ūüćě ūü•Ě

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC VIRAL INFECTIONS AND MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION
#Tcells #CD8 #HBV #mitochondria #antioxidants
Chronic viral infection with Hepatitis B (HBV) or other viruses can lead to T cell exhaustion and mitochondrial dysfunction. Cellular energy processes are impaired; specifically those involving T cell activation, signalling, and effector function.This further limits the capacity of specific antiviral T cells to fight infection.
... Antioxidants that specifically target mitochondria can restore mitochondrial function and enhance T cell activity. In this study, mitoquinone (a targeted form of CoQ10) and piperidine-nitroxide were used, but other antioxidants may prove efficacious. ūüĒ¨
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VITAMIN D AND DIVERSITY OF THE MICROBIOME
#VitaminD #microbiome #gut #diversity #Helicobacterpylori #Gammaproteobacteria #inflammation
A small, open-label, pilot study offers a hint that high dose vitamin D may limit pathogenic species and increase diversity of healthy microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The changes were observed by endoscopy and genetic testing of the species found within stool samples. Immune changes were monitored via the measurement of cytotoxi...c T-cells.
Whilst further research is required to confirm these findings, this study may have implications for the clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease and persistent infections. ūüĒ¨
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VITAMINS MAY MODIFY EPIGENETIC MEMORY #epigenetics #VitaminA #VitaminC #retinol #ascorbate #cellmemory #pluripotent #stemcells
Vitamins A and C may alter cell memory by removing epigenetic marks from the DNA. This may allow cells to return to the embryonic state; a finding with implications for cancer therapies and regenerative medicine.

#anamcara #friendship #light #dark
"When you attend to the way dawn comes, you learn how light can coax the dark. The first fingers of light appear on the horizon; ever so deftly and gradually, they pull the mantle of darkness away from the world." ūüĆô ‚ėÄÔłŹ
John O'Donohue, Anam Cara