Dawson Church
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 In samples of human brain tissue cultured in labs, minute amounts of electromagnetic energy can affect brain tissue production of norepinephrine."9 Norepinephrine is the neurotransmitter used in most of the sympathetic nervous system, and this research is being applied to the treatment of many neurological disorders.
When water is exposed to magnetic fields, then examined using infrared spectroscopy, it demonstrates reduced hydrogen bonding and other minute changes in its molecular structure. In a seminal series of experiments by Bernard Grad, Ph.D. |
Dr. Arthur Janov
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 Thus axons grow from the lower level brain tissue to its proper target. Darling states that these cells "know" when they have arrived at connection because the receptors on axons are found only on the correct target nerve cell. He goes on: "By unfolding stages, the brain organizes and interconnects itself."8 Even in the womb, he believes, the brain is preparing itself for when "it comes into daylight. |
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| The leakage of blood also damages surrounding brain tissue.
A full-fledged stroke is often preceded by a transient ischemic attack (TIA). This temporary interruption of blood flow results in the same symptoms as a stroke. Symptoms of a TIA disappear within a few minutes to 24 hours—but don't ignore them. People who have had a TIA are at least nine times more likely to have a stroke than those who have not had a TIA.
PREVENTION
The American Heart Association advises everyone 20 years of age and older to have early risk-factor screenings for stroke. |
| Monte, a neuropathologist at Rhode Island Hospital and a professor of pathology at Brown University Medical School, and her team autopsied the brain tissue of 45 patients who had been diagnosed with different degrees of Alzheimer's diseases. They compared those tissues to samples taken from individuals who had no history of the disease.
There is now increasing evidence that diabetes, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Hugh C. |
| Ultimately, brain tissue was dissected and examined for evidence of both amyloid quantity
Howard L. Weiner, MD, codirector, Center for Neurologic Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. Journal of Clinical Investigation online. and any toxic side effects that might have developed in reaction to the vaccine.
The authors found that, overall, amyloid plaque levels in the vaccinated mice were reduced by 73%. None of the vaccinated mice showed any evidence of toxic side effects.
/ think the nasal vaccine has a good chance of working and helping Alzheimer's patients.
Howard L. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 Eyes, which are derived from brain tissue, are different genetically (some populations, like the African Bantu, have lenses that shed particles like dandruff), which means that some of us are more or less predisposed to developing vision problems. Nevertheless, there are some similarities in anatomy to consider. Plus, we all see in the same way. Here's how:
Information (light) from the outside world is transmitted through the cornea, the clear outer covering of the eye. The cornea and the lens behind it bend the light that's coming through to focus on the retina. |
Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton
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 Stroke is a nonspecific term for the wide-ranging symptoms, such as paralysis, speech difficulties, and loss of certain mental abilities, caused by brain tissue damage. In most cases (approximately 85 percent) of stroke, this brain damage follows a sudden cut in the blood supply to a part of the brain because of a blockage in the blood vessel supplying the brain tissue with nutrients. This type of stroke is called a cerebral infarction. The other main cause of stroke results from a bleed into the brain from a ruptured blood vessel. This is known as a cerebral hemorrhage. |
Ron Garner
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 Glycerin þSodium chloride Pig or horse blood Cow pox pus Rabbit brain tissue Dog kidney tissue þMonkey kidney tissue Chicken or duck egg protein Other decomposing protein Various chemicals
The decision to vaccinate a child rests with the parents. Parents are encouraged to read the research on this subject to understand the risks of vaccinations. They can learn about their right to refuse vaccinations for their family. For example, in Canada, there are no laws that can force a person to be vaccinated against their will. Health officials, however, fail to inform the public of these rights. |
Dr. Arthur Janov
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| We assumed that early trauma compromised the development of prefrontal brain tissue.
Within our brain system resides the left frontal cortex, which has a tremendous capacity for self-deception. Once we understand its role in evolution, we should be wary of relying on it for accuracy and truth about internal experience. We can rely on the left frontal cortex for external perception because that is its role, but not for internal understanding. If we want to know about our primal universe of feeling, we must appeal to the right brain and right prefrontal cortex. |
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| A hemorrhagic stroke, in which blood pools in or around the brain, is easy to identify because blood looks different on a CT scan than brain tissue. In an ischemic stroke, the brain can appear normal on a CT scan if swelling or damage has not yet occurred. In this case, the scan rules out other causes, and ischemic stroke is diagnosed by a clinical history and exam. A follow-up CT scan is performed a few days later to confirm the diagnosis.
ISCHEMIC STROKE
During the period immediately following an ischemic stroke, medication may be needed to stabilize blood pressure and heart rate. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Indeed, analysis of the |i
O rats' brain tissue showed that they had less dam- ^ age to the mitochondria—the power centers of % m the cells—and less oxidative damage to the 1/1 memory center of the brain (the hippocampus).
Some researchers—notably neurologist Perlmutter—suggest that alpha lipoic acid's usefulness as a brain nutrient may be due to its powerful effect as an antioxidant, including its ability to significantly boost what Perlmutter considers the brain's most important antioxidant, glutathione. |
Dr. Arthur Janov
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| One kind of brain tissue cannot do the work of another. The left brain developed different abilities to avoid a redundancy between left and right. The left brain's activity helps soothe and calm us. It allowed and continues to allow us to defend against feelings that were too much to bear. We use the left hemisphere to rationalize a hurt or insult so it won't create so much pain. |
Ray D. Strand
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 These metals tend to deposit themselves in brain tissue because of the high amount of fat concentrated in that part of the body.18 These metals can cause a significant increased amount of oxidative stress and are extremely difficult to remove from the central nervous system once they are there. Antioxidants that not only are potent but have the ability to help remove these toxic heavy metals will become increasingly important in the prevention and treatment of these diseases. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Extract of kava (Piper methysticum) and its methysticin constituents protect brain tissue against ischemic damage in rodents. Eur J Phamacol; 215:265-269. 1992.
Backhauss C & Krieglstein J. Neuroprotective activity of kava extract (Piper methysticum) and its methysticin constituents in vivo and in vitro. Pharmacol Cereb Ischemia; Int Symposium 4(2-3):501-507. 1992a.
Baum SS, Hill R, Rommelspacher H. Effect of kava extract and individual kavapyrones on neurotransmitter levels in the nucleus accumbens of rats. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry Oct;22(7): 1105-20. 1998. |
| Stroke
There is some experimental data to indicate that Ginkgo increases blood flow and glucose uptake into brain tissue. However, the 10 of 14 trials included (792 patients) in this Cochrane Collaboration review of randomized (or quasi-randomized) controlled clinical trials comparing Gingko biloba extract with placebo or open control (no placebo) for promoting recovery following an acute ischaemic stroke found no convincing evidence for use of the herb. |
Paul D. Blanc, M.D.
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 Admittedly, an Ethyl-sponsored study of monkeys inhaling high levels of MMT did show "a slight vacuolation of some types of brain tissue" (i.e., bfain cells pockmarked by many empty spaces).117 Remarkably, this study was actually interpreted as being somehow reassuring to the public, ratcheting up the "What, me worry?" approach to a level that even Mad magazine might have trouble parodying. invitation to an epidemic
Despite these efforts, Ethyl Corporation was frustrated in obtaining the necessary waiver. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 If this free-radical attack is not stopped, this brain tissue will die as well. If it is protected, then the surrounding brain tissue can recover its normal function. With large strokes and injuries, even the surrounding normal brain will come under free-radical attack, since the excitotoxin accumulation extends far out into the brain. Excitotoxic destruction following a brain injury can persist for more than a week after the initial injury. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 The brain is particularly vulnerable to oxidative damage, and studies have shown that anthocyanins in general are highly protective of animal brain tissue. Other studies show that nasunin binds to iron, which is a very good thing, as too much iron in the system can cause all kinds of problems.
Eggplant isn't a nutritional superstar, but it's a really nice vegetable with 2.5 g of fiber in a cup that only costs you 35 calories. Plus it's filling. |
Mark Sircus
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 Magnesium has its important role at the BBB and researchers think that this metal probably protects brain tissue against the effects of cerebral ischemia, brain injury, and stroke through its actions as a calcium antagonist and inhibitor of excitatory amino acids.
Children are most susceptible to brain damage because the blood/brain barrier has not had time to develop enough to filter out poisonous substances like lead and mercury and the other heavy metals, drugs and chemicals that are assaulting their systems. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and many other nervous system disorders are now being linked to excess aluminum deposited in the delicate brain tissue.
Ingestion of foods heated in aluminum cookware is also believed to contribute to inflammation of the digestive tract. Moderate use of antacids has been linked to health problems, as many of these medicines contain aluminum hydroxide—a toxic compound. Aluminum hydroxide stresses the digestive system and can disrupt healthy bowel function. |
Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD
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 Apparently, niacin, by dilating the capillaries, accelerated healing and perhaps also increased the ability of the brain tissue to repair itself. Such repair has always been considered impossible, but as medicine progresses, the formerly impossible often becomes commonplace.
Indeed, evidence is accumulating that niacin helps recovery of the damaged brain. J. Yang and coworkers, for example, found that nicotinamide could rescue viable but injured nerve cells within the ischemic area after experimental strokes in animals. |
Charles Barber
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 Second, it must be remembered that these are secondary images of blood flow and glucose in the brain and not of brain tissue itself. We seem to forget that it's not as if a camera is entering the brain and taking pictures of what's going on. At this point, the most that can be said is that brain imaging indirectly and very broadly measures the activity of groups of thousands of neurons when the brain is engaged in a physical or mental task. |
David Wolfe
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 Cause 5: A dietary lack of long-chain omega 3 essential fatty acids in our brain tissue leads to neurological imbalance and, potentially, depression, Oily fish (such as cod) contain long-chain omega 3 fatty acids; however, fish and fish oil is polluted today and eating fish is becoming more and more ethically and environmentally unsound. Hemp seeds and flax seeds, and especially their oils, contain medium-chain omega 3 essential fatty acids. A healthy body converts these over to long-chain omega 3 to form fresh brain tissue at a rate of approximately 3%. |
Andreas Moritz
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 The vitamin D receptors appear in a wide variety of brain tissue early in the development of the baby, and activated vitamin D receptors increase nerve growth in the brain. If you have an autistic child, make sure s/he spends several hours a day outdoors, and if it is warm, without clothes so all the skin can receive this valuable treatment.
If you have an autistic child, you may also want to try out the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) by Gary Craig. I have seen great improvements in autistic children whose parents treat them with EFT (the program is available at no cost from www.emofree. |
| Water deficiency in the brain tissue cuts down the brain's energy supply, and thereby subdues many of its vital functions—a situation most people call depression. With a lower than normal level of brain energy, you are unable to meet your physical, personal and social challenges and subsequently succumb to fear, anxiety, anger and other emotional tribulations. You may feel drained, lethargic, stressed and depressed. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| LITERATURE
Backhaus C, Krieglstein J, (1992) Extract of kava and its methysticin constituents protect brain tissue against ischaemic damage in rodents. J Pharmacol 215:265-269.
Bhate H, Gerster G, Fracza E, (1989) Orale Pramedikation mit Zubereitungen aus Piper methysticum bei operativen Eingriffen in Epiduralanasthesie. Erfahrungsheilkunde 6:339-345.
Dingermann T, Phytopharmaka im Alter: Crataegus, Ginkgo, Hypericum und Kava-Kava. In: PZ 140(23):2017-2024. 1995.
Emser W, Bartylla K, (1991) Verbesserung der Schlafqualitat. TW Neurol Psychiatr 5:636-642. |
Mike Adams
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 Hydrogenated fats are not adequate for optimum development of brain tissue. The milk of women who eat large amounts of trans-fatty acids (margarine, fried foods, shortening, etc.) contains harmful amounts of trans-fatty acids that are passed on to her child. In fact, trans-fatty acids are transmitted through the placenta into the fetus, impairing formation of the brain tissue.
- Carol Simontacchi, The Crazy Makers
Hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids interfere with the absorption of essential fatty acids (EFAs)
The hydrogenation process has a number of unwanted consequences, however. |
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| Scientists are developing drugs to minimize brain tissue damage following a hemorrhagic stroke, but these drugs are still experimental.
Botox Takes the 'Wrinkle' Out of Stroke Recovery
Allison Brashear, MD, professor and chairman of neurology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
Todd Schlifstein, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation, New York University Medical Center, New York City.
American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation annual meeting, Philadelphia. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 You cannot be healthier by destroying the function of the vital organs in your body, and conventional cancer treatments literally destroy brain tissue, liver tissue, heart tissue and kidney tissue. If you choose to undergo chemotherapy, you will emerge with permanent damage to your health that will make it much harder for you to survive any future cancer.
The harm caused by conventional medical treatments
Sure, chemotherapy creates the illusion of progress in the short term. It can shrink a tumor (but does nothing to kill the tumor's "cancer stem cells" that will regrow the tumor later). |
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