Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and most natural nutraceuticals …
Are you spending time browsing through the vitamin aisle of your pharmacy, trying to find out which multi vitamin will work best for your personal health and wellness needs? There are dozens of choices when it comes to multi vitamins, and while all of them …
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There is a slowing of brain function that naturally occurs in us as we age. This occurs for two reasons. There is a drop in the concentration of growth factors that repair spaces between nerves (known as the synaptic region). This leads to a slowing of healing of the synapse and a decrease in the efficiency of nerve transmission and therefore cell-to-cell communication falters. Also, the numerous tiny power plants found in each nerve cell become old and wrinkled and their efficiency decreases therefore decreasing the creation of energy in the brain. These tiny power plants are called mitochondria.
As it turns out, we can retool these mitochondria restoring energy production in the brain. When you restore energy production you improve efficiency. When the brain has the energy and efficiency, healing can take place. You literally restore the ability to heal the brain, which restores some level of function to its neurons (the brains nerve cells). This also protects the brain from the increased level of toxic free radicals that are generated as we age and are part of the process leading to deteriorating brain function and loss of cognitive function that result in poor memory.
With the proper cocktail of nutrients that address the health of these tiny power plants you can protect your brain, improve its health and restore mental energy. You will eventually notice an improvement in focus, attention span, creativity, energy, memory and learning skills, and an improved mood. This is especially true if you eat the right foods and take the correct supplements. You are literally turning back the hands of time on an aging brain by improving energy production and healing, therefore improving brain metabolism. [Read more about Energy by clicking here!]
The nutrients ALCAR, ALA, and Ubiquinol are true mitochondrial nutrients restoring function to brain cells by improving energy production and metabolism. DHA is the fat from fish that helps protect, restore, and improve the health and functionality of the brain. Foods very high in antioxidant value such as blueberries, spinach and Spirulina also help by improving the rate of healing in the brain. The nutrients and foods will literally restore the level of growth factors that heal the space between nerve cells. Healing these synaptic regions is very important for restoring all manner of brain function. By improving energy production and metabolism and by restoring the ability to heal you truly reverse aging in the brain to a degree and this of course is superior to just slowing the aging process down.
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We all experience a little sleepiness on your average Monday morning. However, severe and ongoing fatigue that’s accompanied by symptoms like muscle and joint pain, memory problems, and trouble concentrating may indicate a more serious problem – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS. As you can see, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has a number of different symptoms that could help you to establish whether you are suffering from it, with the most common being extreme tiredness.
Energize Your Body Dr. Mariesette Zeyl, ND
According to the Mayo Clinic, CFS is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can not be explained by a underlying medical condition and does not improve with rest.
CFS has eight official signs and symptoms which include –
According to the Mayo Clinic, scientists do not know exactly what causes this condition, as it may be a combination of factors that affect people who were both with a predisposition for the disorder. However, some factors may include viral infections, immune system problems, and hormonal imbalances.
Combating Fatigue and Gaining Energy by Jerry Hickey, R.Ph
This condition can occur at any age but it is most common in women in their 40s and 50s who have difficulty managing stress. This condition can severely affect an individuals every day life and increase the risk of depression and social isolation.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome should avoid refined foods, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and saturated fats in their diet. Be sure to eat enough vegetables, whole grains, protein, and essential fatty acids (nuts, seeds, and fish). Additionally, certain nutritional supplements may provide support for symptoms of CFS –
Speak to a healthcare professional or your doctor before beginning a new treatment regimen.