WEllness and Health at Books, ETC.

Jun 28 – Wellness and Health: On Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 PM, Wellness and Health at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote healing. We are focusing on ways to promote a healthy skin and the benefits of curcumin. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Abundance Support Group at Books, ETC.

Jun 21 – Abundance Support Group: On Sunday, Jun 21 at 4:00 PM, Abundance Support Group at Books, ETC. Participants study how to practice positive thinking. They learn how to develop life habits that encourage success. These habits include setting goals and learning to manifest. Come and see the possibilities. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, please phone John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Abundance Theory at Books, ETC.

Jun 11 – Abundance Theory: On Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM, Abundance Theory at Books, ETC. Participants study how to practice positive thinking. They learn how to develop life habits that encourage success. These habits include setting goals and learning to manifest. Come and see the possibilities. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, please phone John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

Wellness and Health at Books, ETC.

May 24 – Wellness and Health: On Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM, Wellness and Health at Books, ETC. Participants meet to discuss foods, health products and activities that promote healing. We are focusing on ways to promote a healthy skin and the benefits of curcumin. The idea of the discussion is to encourage people to choose the best elements that will keep them healthy and happy. This program is free and open to the public. We will meet at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. If you have any questions, please respond by email books_etc@yahoo.com or phone John Cieslinski at 585-474-4116.

Omega-3 May Help Slow Biological Aging

Omega-3 May Help Slow Biological Aging Author: Olivia Mungal | Leave a comment By Olivia Mungal Omega-3 fatty acids are well-known for a bounty of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular health to healthy joints, but according to a study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University, omega-3s may also help to protect your DNA from the effects of natural aging. The study, published in the Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Peer Review Journal, found that regular omega supplementation for a period of 4+ months could help to slow the biological effects of aging. In the trial, participants took either 2.5 grams or 1.25 grams of active Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids compared against a third group given a placebo. Each omega-3 supplement contained a 7:1 ratio of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). How do cells biologically age? During mitosis, enzymes in the nucleus duplicate our DNA continuously, replacing old cells in the body with new ones. As we age, our cells are damaged by oxidation and some of our DNA’s nucleotide sequencing is also damaged during this process. Telomeres are a region of repetitive nucleotide sequences that cap the ends of each chromosome and protect them from deterioration or mutation. Luckily for the human body, our DNA often comes with backup nucleotide sequences and repair mechanisms our cells use if the primary nucleotide sequences are damaged. However, the more oxidative stress experienced by our bodies, our cells become less able to repair and regenerate during cell division, and our telomeres become shorter and shorter as the years of oxidative stress chips away at our DNA’s protective barrier. Effects of cell oxidation Courtesy of christophertims.com What the study found: Professor Kiecolt-Glaser led the study, and confirmed regular supplementation with omega-3 reduced oxidative stress by as much as 15% when compared to the placebo group. The researchers found omega supplementation transformed the natural ratio of omega-6: omega-3 fatty acids and preserved the length of the telomeres in each participant’s DNA. As that ratio became lower, the average length of each participant’s DNA-protective telomeres became significantly longer. Why does this work? Human beings naturally produce arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid which promotes cellular inflammation. EPA inhibits the production and release of AA, lowering the amount of harmful omega-6 fatty acids in the body. Most people simply don’t get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet to achieve a low omega-6:omega-3 ratio, leaving the body and DNA especially vulnerable to oxidative damage. “The telomere finding is provocative in that it suggests the possibility that a nutritional supplement might actually make a difference” says Ohio State’s Dr. Jan Kiecolt-Glaser.

Study: Vitamin D, tryptophan directly impact brain development, autism

Study: Vitamin D, tryptophan directly impact brain development, autism Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin Researchers have long hypothesized that serotonin and vitamin D play a role in autism, but have not been able to pinpoint the exact mechanism they play in triggering the developmental disorder. Now, a group of researchers in California believe they’ve uncovered a vital clue. In a new study published in The FASEB Journal, researchers from Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute wrote that vitamin D activates three brain hormones affecting social behavior – including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – and that supplementation “is a practical and affordable solution to help prevent autism.” Study finds link between autism, vitamin DAccording to reports: [Researchers] suggested that dietary intervention with vitamin D, tryptophan and omega 3 fatty acids could boost brain serotonin concentrations and held prevent and possibly ameliorate some of the symptoms associated with ASD without side effects. Autism is a severe developmental disorder that is usually first diagnosed in early childhood. Most autistic children have issues in areas of communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Milder versions of autism, such as Asperger’s Syndrome, are referred to as being on the “spectrum.” According to Professor Bruce Ames, who led the new study, and his team, vitamin D activates a gene sequence that produces an enzyme needed to convert tryptophan – an essential amino acid – into serotonin. This proposed mechanism, noted Ames, explains four major characteristics associated with autism: the low concentrations of serotonin in the brain and its elevated concentrations in tissues outside the blood-brain barrier; the low concentrations of the vitamin D hormone precursor 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D3]; the high male prevalence of autism (who are four times more likely than females to develop cases of autism); and the presence of maternal antibodies against fetal brain tissue. To read the abstract of Ames’ study, click here. For more information about children & autism, click here. This entry was posted in Children's Health, Cognitive Health, Isotonix, Research & Studies and tagged autism, serotonin, study, supplements, tryptophan, vitamin d. Bookmark the permalink.

Curcumin...

Curcumin and DHA Display Powerful Neuroprotective Properties Posted on July 4, 2012 by Sean Wells The omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (or DHA) has previously been shown to repair damage to cell membranes. Curcumin is a strong antioxidant that previous studies have linked to tissue repair. Both are known to reduce inflammation, but recently UCLA researchers discovered in an animal trial that they make for a powerful combination, displaying the capability for offsetting neurodegeneration and preserving walking ability in animals with spinal-cord injury. The UCLA team studied two groups of rats with a condition that mimicked cervical myelopathy—a progressive degenerative disorder that can appear in people with spine-weakening conditions such as osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis. It can eventually lead to difficulty walking, neck and arm pain, numbness in the hands and weakness of the limbs, and is considered the most common cause of spine-related walking problems in people over the age of 55. The first group of animals was fed a diet replicating the typical Western diet: high in saturated fats and sugar. The second group consumed a standard diet supplemented with DHA and curcumin. The researchers first recorded a baseline of the rats walking pace and gait, conducting reevaluations on a weekly basis thereafter. Approximately three weeks into the study, the rats eating the Western diet began to display measurable walking problems that worsened as the study progressed. In contrast, the rats fed the DHA/curcumin-enriched diet walked significantly better than the first group, and continued to perform better for approximately double the timeframe during the study. This establishes that the dietary supplementation was highly effective in offsetting the effects of the spinal injury, and appeared to aid in the healing of nerve cells. “DHA and curcumin appear to invoke several molecular mechanisms that preserved neurological function in the rats,” said coauthor Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, professor of neurosurgery at UCLA. “This is an exciting first step toward understanding the role that diet plays in protecting the body from degenerative disease.” This entry was posted in Anti-Aging, Research & Studies and tagged anti-aging, anti-aging supplements, curcumin, inflammation, omega 3 fatty acids, research. Bookmark the permalink.