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Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey See book keywords and concepts

Because the PG synthesis pathway appears to be a major source of ROS in brain [151], and in other organ systems, these findings indicate that inflammation may be accompanied by and even generate its "evil twin," OS, in producing the deleterious effects of aging. Thus, such factors as cytokines, cyclooxygenases, prostaglandins, and others may act as extracellular signals in generating additional ROS that are associated with decrements in neuronal function or glial neuronal interactions [152-156] and ultimately the deficits in behavior that have been observed in aging.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

Our money has become our evil twin, busily out wrecking the world while we go around trying to save and enjoy it. Until recently, this was seen as one of those unavoidable trade-offs: you could do well or do good—pick one. But those days are over. Increasingly, with a little Socially Responsible Investment mmm How do we invest our money so that it helps improve the world and simultaneously grows? That's the question the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) movement is trying to answer.

The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals Dr. Mary Dan Eades See book keywords and concepts

For virtually every body chemical that exerts a "good" influence, there exists its "evil twin," a body chemical that does the opposite. (I say "evil" twin, but in reality, that's too simple. I would better serve the truth to say opposite twin, because oftentimes, the opposite force in body chemistry to "good" is not "bad." It's just "opposite.") For example, one body chemical might relax blood vessels and thereby reduce blood pressure; its opposing chemical then would constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Yin and yang.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems the Editors of PREVENTION See book keywords and concepts

We've all heard plenty about good cholesterol (HDL) and its evil twin (LDL). The truth is, though, that there's nothing inherently bad about either kind of cholesterol. In fact, your body makes its own cholesterol in just the right amounts to protect cell walls and build your sex hormones, among other things. Nothing bad about that, is there? "The problems come when you have too much cholesterol circulating," Dr. Milowe says. "Then you have oxidized cholesterol damaging cells and artery walls, which can lead to arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), one risk factor for a heart attack.

Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

Their evil twin, herpes-caused cold sores or fever blisters, are the highly contagious ulcerations that you have to be more concerned about. Both kinds of ulcers look a lot alike—they're round, red and possibly pus-filled. Canker sores usually don't grow together like herpes blisters, though, and they typically erupt on the movable, flexible parts of the mouth, such as the tongue and tissue below it, the cheeks and the upper soft palate. When you have a canker sore, you probably won't feel the tingling or burning that signals the onset of a herpes cold sore.

Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

FOOD: Avoid Those with Arginine Lysine has an evil twin named arginine, which encourages the herpesvirus. Just before or during an outbreak, avoid all foods rich in arginine, says Dr. Zand, which include whole-wheat products, brown rice, oatmeal, chocolate, carob, corn, dairy products, raisins, nuts, and seeds. OLIVE LEAF: Gets Rid Of the Lesions A supplement of olive leaf extract is thought to be extremely effective in ending a bout of herpes, and it can help prevent new outbreaks if taken daily, says James Privitera, M.D., an allergy and nutrition specialist in Covina, California.

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