The human brain comprises of many billions of cells, several billion of them are neurons linked to networks that give rise to emotion, intelligence, creativity, consciousness and memory. The skull-brain is kind of symmetric. Its Left and Right hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum, a thick white band of nerves deep within the brain,…
Over 500 million years, several brain types were developed, based on responses to evolutionary need of the various life-forms on planet earth. The human skull contains 3 of them. The “younger ones” lay on top of the “older ones”. Our 3+1 “quaternary brain” comprises of 4 integral systems: the ‘human’ brain or neo-cortex, (leftside = rational…
Latest Developments in Imaging All of the brain-mapping technologies require inferential reasoning for their interpretation. Our comprehension of how the brain actually functions ranks at 2 on a scale of 100. DOT is a technique to simultaneously “see” neural activity and study the functioning of the brain. A near-infrared laser is positioned on the scalp….
Brain imaging is generally divided into two categories: structural imaging functional imaging. The purpose of structural imaging is to visualize the various structures of the brain and any physical abnormalities that may affect them (such as tumors, bleeding, blood clots, or birth deformities). The purpose of functional imaging is to better understand the various structures…
OUR BRAINS How can we witness them functioning? Until few decades ago, researchers had to perform post mortem dissections on the brains of healthy individuals and those with localized brain lesions, or selectively destroy certain parts in animal brains, or apply electrical stimuli during surgical operations, so as to figure out how brains function. Now,…
Chelated minerals are minerals that have been chemically altered to become more bio-available to your body. Amino acids act as carriers to ship the minerals to the destination (the small intestine) where consumption takes place. The chelation process criteria established by nature include the following: A true chelate that is stable requires at least 5…
Bioavailability refers to the amount a nutrient is actually absorbed and used by the body. Certain compounds in foods may diminish or enhance the bioavailability of different minerals in the gut. The phytates and oxalates of leafy vegetables hinder both iron and calcium absorption, while vitamin C and vitamin D enhance it. Dietary lipids are…
Most important Trace Minerals Zinc: Zinc is involved in the synthesis and stabilization of proteins, DNA and RNA, as well as in playing a structural role in membranes. Zinc also helps regulate gene transcription and is needed for sperm production and fetal growth. A mild deficiency could lead to diabetes, AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease, alcoholism,…
Like other plants and animals, we humans rely on organic and inorganic nutrients to support our cellular processes and the structural components that keep us alive. Minerals are essential for our health and must be obtained from food, as the human body cannot produce them. Plants have been a major dietary source of minerals. Since…
Relevant aspects besides the foods: Daily Water Needs: Your weight in kgs equals #oz of filtered, vortexed water, for proper hydration, and naturally flushing of the uric acid from the body. Large amounts of organic Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, including garlic, celery seeds, alfalpha, berries, and lots of vitamin C throughout the day. Select a…
Lactic acid does not exist as an acid in the body. When the “lactic acid” concentration is measured in the blood, another form, called “lactate”, is determined. Lactate and lactic acid have different physiological effects. Stiffness after a strenuous event comes mostly from damage to the muscle, not an accumulation of lactic acid or lactic…
Purines and Pyrimidines are the building blocks of our DNA & RNA. They carry the genetic code for all living creatures. A purine consists of a hexagonal shaped pyrimidine ring fused to a pentagonal shaped imidazole ring: purine = pyrimidine + imidazole Our DNA molecule is the result of playful interactions Our DNA molecule contains…
