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The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing Gary Null and Amy McDonald See book keywords and concepts

It can be used for an enhanced sense of mood, slight memory improvement, awareness, mental ability enhancement, clarity of thinking, maybe a little more creativity. A lot of aspects of our mental condition will be helped because pregnenolone is made in the human brain, like DHEA. The enzymes are available that convert cholesterol into pregnenolone within the human brain, so these neurosteroids are within the brain, they have a function there. As we age, their levels decline and it would be appropriate in our older years to take tiny doses of these things.

The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage Eric R. Braverman See book keywords and concepts

Additional benefits of PET replacement therapy, particularly important in Nancy's case, include memory improvement from the estrogen, increased bone density from the progesterone, and improved vigor from the testosterone. DIET For many conditions—especially those present in the early stages of deficiency—you don't need a doctor's help to restore and maintain your acetylcholine balance. You can take matters into your own hands by following the nature-balancing suggestions for your diet and supplement regimen.

TREATING MEMORY DISORDERS WITH CES For general memory improvement, the CES device becomes an important tool, because it boosts all of the neurotransmitters. I've mentioned earlier in this chapter that memory loss is closely linked to anxiety, so it makes sense that when patients use CES to reduce anxiety, memory and cognition will also improve. ATTENTION Attention is a cognitive state associated with working memory. It is defined as withdrawing from some tasks in order to deal effectively with others.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

If there is no memory improvement, slowly add these foods back to your diet. Q Eat more blueberries and spinach. Some researchers believe that flavonoids found in these foods may aid in memory retention. Q Make certain that you are getting the correct amounts of amino acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, choline, coenzyme Qio, iron, and pregnenolone, either from the diet or through supplementation. Q Avoid refined sugars—these "turn off" the brain. Q Practice holding your breath for thirty seconds every hour for thirty days. This improves mental alertness.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

Following just a single dose of 600 mg of ginkgo extract, a significant memory improvement was demonstrated in a randomized, double-blind crossover study using Sternberg's memory scanning test. The effect lasted for several hours (Subhan et al. 1984). In a later study on healthy volunteers, Rigney et al. (1999) investigated the effects of ginkgo extract on memory and psychomotor function.

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson See book keywords and concepts

Some older herbs, such as sage and rosemary, have similar but milder effects and are being investigated for memory improvement. Ginkgo biloba has cognition-enhancing properties and can be used for mild forms of dementia. HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES The difference between a sedative and hypnotic is generally a question of dose, especially regarding phytotherapy. Plant products used in this way are not as potent as synthetic drugs, but neither do they have many of the disadvantages. However, as with synthetic hypnotics, these medicines are generally intended for short-term use.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

Uses Herpes simplex type II infections; decrease in occurrence of influenza complications; fatigue; chronic inflammation; debility; decreased work and concentration; chronic fatigue syndrome; convalescence; functional asthenia; supportive therapy during radiation or chemotherapy; atherosclerosis; selective memory improvement. Dosage Use for one to three months, followed by a two-month break. infusion (Tea): Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 2-3 g, steep for 5-10 minutes. fluid extract: 2-4 ml, 1 to 3 times daily [1:1]. fluid extract: 2-8 ml daily [1:2].

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

Taking a 120-mg ginkgo capsule once a day (rather than dividing it into smaller 40-mg doses) might have yielded short-term memory improvement in the JAMA study. Hundreds of scientific studies have confirmed ginkgo's beneficial effects on the human body. Because of its multiple mechanisms of action, ginkgo provides enormous potential protection against out most feared diseases. Aging humans have much to gain from using ginkgo biloba extract in a dose of 120 mg once a day as a preventive measure to help maintain neurological and circulatory health.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Prevention of cataracts, memory improvement, and help in cancer prevention are all possible, according to studies on this supplement. Patients with stages I and II open-angle glaucoma receiving doses of 150 mg per day of alpha-lipoic acid for one month improved. Alpha-lipoic acid is a sulfurous fatty acid that might be classified as a vitamin except that it is synthesized within the human body. The effects of this nutrient include normalizing blood sugar levels, improving nerve blood flow, reducing oxidative stress, alleviating diabetic neuropathy, and protecting membranes.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

In another study of 111 patients, huperzine-A and Piracetam yielded similar memory improvement rates. Z. Wang et al., "A Double Blind Control Study of Huperzine-A and Piracetam in Patients with Age-Associated Memory Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease," Neuropsychophar-macologyW, no. 35 (May 1994): 763S. L ANEMIA Anemia is a health condition characterized by red blood cells deficient in hemoglobin, the iron-containing portion of the blood.

In another study of 111 patients, huperzine-A and Piracetam yielded similar memory improvement rates. Z. Wang et al., "A Double Blind Control Study of Huperzine-A and Piracetam in Patients with Age-Associated Memory Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease," Neuropsychophar-macology 10, no. 35 (May 1994): 763S. L ANEMIA Anemia is a health condition characterized by red blood cells deficient in hemoglobin, the iron-containing portion of the blood.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

There has been significant growth in other categories (e.g., menopause, weight loss, etc.) not noted specifically in this survey. Over the past few years various surveys have reported differing statistics, but they tend to move in the same general direction. For example, in April and May 1999, Prevention magazine and Princeton Survey Research Associates conducted a survey of 2,000 adults indicating that 91 million consumers, about 49% of all the adult Americans, were estimated to have used an herbal product during the previous year. The survey also showed that about 24% (44.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Traditionally used for memory improvement and stress reduction, gotu kola strengthens connective tissue and the integrity of the protective sheath around the veins. Studies show that the herb effectively relieves weak veins and foot and ankle swelling. Typical dosage: up to eight 400-to 500-milligram capsules per day,- or up to 3 cups of tea per day (steep 1 teaspoon of dried herb in 1 cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes),- or 20 to 40 drops of tincture up to two times per day.

Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists Richard Lucas See book keywords and concepts

Some people have reported increased energy and considerable memory improvement after taking this important nutrient. Scientific Experiments with Peking Royal Jelly Experiments on lab animals with the use of Peking royal jelly were conducted by specialists of the Peking Medical School Third Hospital, the Peoples' Hospital, the First Hospital of Peking, and other Chinese research institutes. Results showed that the use of royal jelly prolonged the animals' life span, increased their survival rate, and also resulted in greater resistance to disease.

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

Ideal professional care for memory improvement should include the following, according to Dr. Brauer. • Evaluation for illness and chronic pain. "In treating memory, the doctor should first look for physical disorders and attempt to correct them," he says. • Hormone tests. Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA, and many other hormones affect memory, and unless those levels are healthy, you're not going to make any significant improvements in memory. • Evaluation for clinical depression, which is the most common medical cause of memory loss. • Evaluation of memory.

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Preliminary results were encouraging, but more recent studies have failed to find significant memory improvement. I remain cautiously optimistic that eating foods containing choline and lecithin might help. W Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). These flowers are one of our better sources of lecithin, and they're also a reasonable source of choline (the two often show up in the same foods). Lecithin increases concentrations of acetylcholine in the brain and improves memory in laboratory mice. There's no proof yet that this treatment works in people, but I'm optimistic about the possibility.

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