Travel to Health

Here are 13-steps for a long healthy life summarized from [1] by @ColinKeeley on Twitter: [2] Our Goal Lifespan is the number of years you live Health span is how long you’re healthy enough to do the things that matter to you Longevity means maximizing health span and lifespan Our goal is to live longer and live better and it all starts with prevention... Avoid Icebergs Medicine 2.0 (medicine today) deals with problems after they present themselves. Medicine 3.0 focuses on prevention over cures . We are trying to avoid icebergs in the distance It is better and easier to avoid the first heart attack than treat it after The 4 Horsemen There are four major killer diseases : 1. Cardiovascular disease , 2. Cancer , 3. Neurodegenerative disease , 4. Type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction Metabolic health is the common thread Exercise is our best prevention Exercise Exercise is "by far the most potent longevity drug ” Weekly: Weight training 3 days Zone 2 training 3 hours—Zone 2...

Hydroponics—Farming without soil, which uses less water Nitrates in Plants Several factors influence the accumulation of nitrates in plants, which include: Lack of sunlight or water, variety, maturity High levels of fertilizers Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers should be avoided so as to reduce nitrate buildup in soil and vegetables. [5]   Nitrate levels in the soil , and  Quality of irrigation water Nitrate is nontoxic below maximum residue levels ( MRLs ), but if it reaches above this level, it "could" (see more details later) be dangerous due to its reduction in  nitrites , which can react with amines and amides to produce “ N-nitroso ” compounds responsible for gastric cancer. [5,6] High levels of nitrates in children stomach are also responsible for methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome). [7,8] The Healthy Route to Nitrite Processing Certain vegetables contain nitrates, which break down into nitrites when eaten.  Nitrites  are necessary and life-e...

The Alarming Rise in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Ray Dorsey (YouTube link ) Recent advancements in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research have provided new insights into its progression and potential treatments: COVID-19 Linked to Parkinson's Risk: Some studies indicate that COVID-19 may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease . This is supported by a rise in cases of parkinsonism, a group of symptoms including tremors, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems, following COVID-19 infections . [29] Gut Microbiota Link to Parkinson’s Disease:  Researchers found that reduced bacterial genes related to vitamins B2 and B7 synthesis in the gut microbiota are linked to Parkinson’s disease. This deficiency affects intestinal short-chain fatty acids and polyamines, which maintain the intestinal barrier. B vitamin therapy could potentially restore the barrier and treat Parkinson’s disease . [27] Potential link between air pollution and Parkinson's disease:  The prevalence of Park...

Budapest Travel—Visiting City Park How to Live Life to the Fullest Here is the list of inspiration quotes from Tiny Buddha : Live in the moment. Forget the past and don’t concern yourself with the future. —Tanner Christensen Fully embrace the now, no matter what the situation. —Patrick Flynn Do the things you love. —Diego Felipe Villa Serna Learn to forgive and embrace unconditional love. —Ann Glasgow Live every day as if it’s your last, embracing each experience as if it’s your first. —Jennifer Fertado Believe in “live and let live.” —Satyendra Pandey Use quiet reflection, honesty, and laughter. —Erin Rogers Kronman Be other-centered. —Tricia Mc Find calm in making art. —Z.r. Hill Focus on today and how you can do your best to live it to the fullest. —Amelia Krump Participate in life instead of just watching it pass you by. —Lindsey Wonderson Stay healthy, eat right, and most importantly, be kind to all. —Tho Nguyen Forgive yourself, appreciate others, listen to your gut, do things y...

Fever—a Protective Mechanism Getting a fever is no fun. You likely get chills, you sweat, and you’re just generally uncomfortable. You get tired easily and need to rest. But, fever isn’t the real problem . It’s a symptom of something else. You must treat whatever that is to relieve the fever. We know scientifically that fever is a protective or defense mechanism . [10] When body temperature reaches 101.3 o F (38.5 o C) , the immune system shifts into a state of alarm . At this temperature, the level of immune chemicals in the bloodstream doubles, and immune defenses throughout the body increase. Within 6 hours, almost every major defense within the immune system doubles its efforts. [9] Heat by itself has an antiviral effect . When a container of human cells and rhinovirus was immersed in a 113 o F hot water bath, the heat suppressed the multiplication of the virus by 90% , but did not kill the human cells . [11] Fever is usually triggered when monocytes meet p...

Vitamin D deficiency is endemic across the Middle East, including in Israel, where nearly four in five people are low on the vitamin, according to one study from 2011 . [3] By taking supplements before infection, though, the researchers in the new Israeli study found that patients could avoid the worst effects of the disease: [4] “We found it remarkable, and striking, to see the difference in the chances of becoming a severe patient when you are lacking in vitamin D compared to when you’re not,” said Dr. Amiel Dror, a Galilee Medical Center physician and Bar Ilan researcher who was part of the team behind the study. He noted that his study was conducted pre-Omicron, but said that the coronavirus doesn’t change fundamentally enough between variants to negate vitamin D effectiveness. “What we’re seeing when vitamin D helps people with COVID infections is a result of its effectiveness in bolstering the immune systems to deal with viral pathogens that attack the respiratory system ,” h...

Figure 1.  Dr. Eric Berg's cheat sheet on how to fix frequent urination Your  kidneys  are part of your urinary tract – along with your  bladder  and the tubes that connect these organs (the  urethra  and  ureter ). The main purpose of your  kidneys  is to clean the waste from your blood. The good news is that  kidney infections aren’t common . They’re essentially a much more serious urinary tract infection. [1] Video 1.   Frequent bladder infections are tied to breast cancer (YouTube link ) Bladder Infection vs Kidney Infection Bladder infections very rarely progress to kidney infections . You will be pretty sick if you have a kidney infection , and it’s important that you seek treatment right away . Symptoms of a bladder infection are: Urgency and frequency in using the bathroom Burning with urination while symptoms of a  kidney infection  are much more severe and include: [1] Fever and flu-like symptoms Lo...