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Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. There is good news and bad news on aging: The bad news is there is no "quick fix" or magic bullet when it comes to aging well. "Generally speaking, the better you treat your body throughout your life, the better your aging experience will be," said Dr. Mercola. [1] For example, a lifestyle that includes exercise and a well-balanced diet will slow or minimize many problems related to aging.  The good news is later life tends to be a golden age, according to psychologists. Most people get happier as they grow older. [2] According to University of California psychologist Dr Susan Turk Charles , mental wellbeing generally improved with age, except for people with dementia -related ill health. 5 References Dr. Mercola People 'get happier as they age' Why Do We Age and What to Expect? Aging—Knowing the Basics

Spring means flower buds and blooming trees — and if you're one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies — also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis — can make you miserable. [1] Based on a study in 2008, it says that Spirulina is clinically effective on  allergic rhinitis . [4]   Spirulina represents a blue-green alga that is produced and commercialized as a dietary supplement for modulating immune functions, as well as ameliorating a variety of diseases. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of consuming Spirulina for its claimed health benefits. Pros In below video, Dr Joseph Mercola has discussed all the benefits of  Spirulina .  However, he does warn that you want to find your products from high quality organic sources and is pollutant-free. Benefits of Spirulina (YouTube link ) Cons On the other hands, Dr. Mich...

As a vegetarian, should you be concerned about protein deficiency?  The answer is probably NO for at least two reasons: People are actually more likely to suffer from protein excess than protein deficiency If you know what sources of plant protein to take  How Much Protein Do You Really Need? In [1], Dr. Michael Greger provides the following guidelines: Adults require no more than 0.8 or 0.9 grams of protein per healthy kilogram of body weight per day, which is about  your ideal weight in pounds multiplied by four and then divided by ten . So, someone whose ideal weight is 100 pounds may require up to 40 grams of protein a day. On average, they probably only need about 30 daily grams of protein, which is 0.66 grams per kilogram, but we round it up to 0.8 or 0.9 grams because everyone’s different and we want to capture most of the bell curve. Adverse Effects of Protein Excess People are actually more likely to suffer from protein excess than pr...

It is now widely appreciated that humans did not evolve as a single species, but rather that humans and the microbiomes associated with us have co-evolved as a "super-organism," and that our evolution as a species and the evolution of our associated microbiomes have always been interwined. -William Parker, Duke University When we are born, our body is sterile , meaning our skin, lungs, and intestines don't contain any bacteria at all. When we pass through our mother's birth canal, we are exposed to outside world. Over time our body gets colonized by a diverse and distinct brew of bacterial species determined by genetics and by bacteria surrounding us. The gut is literally at the center of our body and plays a central role in our health, just as our " gut feeling " plays a central role in our instinct. In this article, we will look at gut flora and its links to our health. Gut Flora There are estimated 100 trillion microbes that ...

I have been a vegetarian since 2006.  As the chart shown below, my lipid panel has improved after my diet changes: Based on my family physician's records, the following two problems were reported to me: Impaired fasting glucose (01/10/2005) Pure hyperglyceridemia (08/01/2006) Without doubt, I had  metabolic syndrome  in the period of 2004-2006. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome  is related to insulin resistance .  It also reflects other health findings that accompany serious insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome can be diagnosed by any three of the following: Increased waist circumference ≥  35 inches in women ≥  40 inches in men Fasting blood sugar   ≥  100 mg/dL Blood pressure   ≥  130/85 Low HDL < 50 mg/dL for women  < 40 mg/dL for men High triglycerides > 150 mg/dL Higher fasting triglyceride predicts higher risks of diabetes mortality in US adults  (S...

The onset of type 2 diabetes is gradual, with most individuals progressing through a state of prediabetes , a condition now striking approximately 1 in 3 Americans, but only about 1 in 10 even knows it. Video 1.   How to Prevent Prediabetes from Turning into Diabetes (YouTube link ) Type 1 vs Type 2 Type 1 diabetes Occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough of the hormones needed to alert the body to sugar Is now widely treated by supplemental insulin Type 2 diabetes (aka age-associated diabetes) Occurs when pancreas is able to make enough insulin but the body is deaf to it . The 9 percent of all adults globally with this disease need a drug (i.e., metformin ) that restores their body’s sensitivity to insulin so cells take up and use the sugar that’s coursing through their bloodstreams. That’s important for at least three reasons : [4] It gives the overworked pancreas a rest It prevents spikes of freely floating sugar from essentially caramelizing proteins in ...

Source: [36] A national survey found that only 41% of Americans tested had normal kidney function, a drop from 52% about a decade earlier. [1] If your kidneys do not function property, metabolic waste products can accumulate in the blood and eventually lead to such symptoms as weakness, shortness of breath, confusion, and abnormal heart rhythms .  If your kidneys fail completely, you will either need a new one or have to go on dialysis. However, the average life expectancy of a person on dialysis is less than 3 years . [3] So, it's better to keep your kidneys healthy in the first place. Video 1.   Treating Chronic Kidney Disease with Food (YouTube link ) Kidney Problems Healthy kidneys work hard to retain protein and other vital nutrients, preferably filtering toxic or useless wastes out of the blood stream via your urine.  Patients with kidney problems can range from experiencing no symptoms to leaking protein into urine or to  end-stage renal dis...