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Chronic stress makes us worn-out, anxious, depressed, and according to a new study, causes damage to critical brain neurons. Researchers report that mice exposed to prolonged stress develop structu…

New preclinical research provides support to a drug that has been repurposed to possibly treat a rare and extremely disabling genetic bone disease, particularly in children. In that disease, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a mutation triggers bone growth in muscles, alters skeletal bone formation, and limits motion, breathing, and swallowing, among a host of progressive symptoms.

Bacteria living in the gut may remotely influence the activity of cells in the brain that are involved in controlling inflammation and neurodegeneration, new research suggests. Using pre-clinical models for multiple sclerosis (MS) and samples from MS patients, the team found evidence that changes in diet and gut flora may influence astrocytes in the brain, and, consequently, neurodegeneration, pointing to potential therapeutic targets.

Detailed scans of concussed hockey players found that the protective fatty tissue surrounding brain cell fibers was loosened two weeks after the injury -- even though the athletes felt fine and were deemed ready to return to the ice. A loosening of that insulation, called myelin, slows the transmission of electrical signals between neurons, and shows that passing a concussion test may not be a reliable indicator of whether the brain has truly healed.

A half teaspoon of dried rosemary can improve cognitive function. We have the studies on alertness and cognition and reduced stress hormone levels inhaling rosemary. For consumption, “rosemary powder at the dose nearest to normal culinary consumption demonstrated positive effects on speed of memory.” Subscribe to NutritionFacts.org’s free newsletter to receive our B12 infographic that covers the latest research takeaways and Dr. Greger’s updated recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/ That twig is like a plant-based equivalent of Migrating Fish Bones (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/migrating-fish-bones/)! For more on aromatherapy, see: • Lavender for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/lavender-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder/) • Lavender for Migraine Headaches (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/lavender-for-migraine-headaches/) • Orange Aromatherapy for Anxiety (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/orange-aromatherapy-for-anxiety/) • Peppermint Aromatherapy for Nausea (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/Peppermint-Aromatherapy-for-Nausea) For more on spicing up your life, see videos such as: • Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/benefits-of-fenugreek-seeds/) • Cayenne Pepper for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Indigestion (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cayenne-pepper-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-chronic-indigestion/) • Which Spices Fight Inflammation? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-spices-fight-inflammation/) • Spicing Up DNA Protection (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/spicing-up-dna-protection/) • Ginger for Migraines (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/ginger-for-migraines/) And more on improving cognition or at least preventing age-related cognitive decline in: • Reversing Cognitive Decline (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reversing-cognitive-decline/) • Improving Memory Through Diet (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/improving-memory-through-diet/) • Is Fish “Brain Food” for Older Adults? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/fish-brain-food-older-adults/) • How to Slow Brain Aging by Two Years (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-slow-brain-aging-by-two-years/) Have a question about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/benefits-of-rosemary-for-brain-function and someone on the NutritionFacts.org team will try to answer it. Want to get a list of links to all the scientific sources used in this video? Click on Sources Cited at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/benefits-of-rosemary-for-brain-function. You’ll also find a transcript of the video, my blog and speaking tour schedule, and an easy way to search (by translated language even) through our videos spanning more than 2,000 health topics. If you’d rather watch these videos on YouTube, subscribe to my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nutritionfactsorg Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution! -Michael Greger, MD FACLM Image credit: Kristina DeMuth. Image has been modified. Subscribe to NutritionFacts.org’s free newsletter to receive our B12 infographic that covers the latest research takeaways and Dr. Greger’s updated recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/ https://NutritionFacts.org • Subscribe: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe • Donate: https://nutritionfacts.org/donate • Podcast : https://nutritionfacts.org/audio • Facebook: www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org • Twitter: www.twitter.com/nutrition_facts • Instagram: www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org • Books (including the NEW How Not to Diet Cookbook): https://nutritionfacts.org/books • Shop: https://drgreger.org

A quarter teaspoon of the spice turmeric put to the test for the treatment of uncontrollable lupus (SLE) nephritis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Subscribe to NutritionFacts.org’s free newsletter to receive our B12 infographic that covers the latest research takeaways and Dr. Greger’s updated recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/ For more on the anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric, see: • Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-and-rheumatoid-arthritis/) • Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-and-osteoarthritis/) • Speeding Recovery from Surgery with Turmeric (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/speeding-recovery-from-surgery-with-turmeric) What about anti-cancer effects? • Back to Our Roots: Curry and Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/back-to-our-roots-curry-and-cancer/) • Carcinogenic Blocking Effects of Turmeric (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carcinogen-blocking-effects-of-turmeric/) • Turmeric Curcumin Reprogramming Cancer Cell Death (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-reprogramming-cancer-cell-death/) • Turmeric Curcumin and Colon Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-and-colon-cancer/) • Turmeric Curcumin and Pancreatic Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/Turmeric-Curcumin-and-Pancreatic-Cancer) • Topical Application of Turmeric Curcumin for Cancer (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/topical-application-of-turmeric-curcumin-for-cancer/) • Turmeric Curcumin, MGUS, and Multiple Myeloma (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/turmeric-curcumin-MGUS-and-multiple-myeloma) For practical considerations, see Boosting the Bioavailability of Curcumin (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-the-bioavailability-of-curcumin/) and Who Shouldn’t Consume Curcumin or Turmeric? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/who-shouldnt-consume-curcumin-or-turmeric/). Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/fighting-lupus-with-turmeric-good-as-gold and he'll try to answer it! Image Credit: Designua via 123rf. https://NutritionFacts.org • Subscribe: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe • Donate: https://nutritionfacts.org/donate • Podcast : https://nutritionfacts.org/audio • Facebook: www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org • Twitter: www.twitter.com/nutrition_facts • Instagram: www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org • Books (including the NEW How Not to Diet Cookbook): https://nutritionfacts.org/books • Shop: https://drgreger.org

Think you might have a gluten sensitivity? Take the quiz right here: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/GlutenSensitivitySelfTest 00:00 - intro and overview 00:55 - what does bone loss have to do with the lockdown? 02:03 - risk factors for bone loss 05:22 - medications that contribute to bone loss 14:25 - how gluten contributes to bone loss 21:00 - critical nutrients for bone health 28:08 - How to exercise to build bone density 32:00 - Tabata style exercises 39:00 - Side effects of taking "bone loss drugs" 40:39 - Q&A To connect with Dr. Osborne visit: On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/DoctorPeterOsborne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborne Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenology *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.

A protein previously known for its role in kidney function, adaptor protein CD2AP, also plays a significant role in the nervous system, and is associated with a type of neural growth known as collateral sprouting, say investigators.

Abundant clinical, epidemiological, imaging, genetic, molecular, and pathophysiological data together indicate that there occur an unusual inflammatory reaction and a disruption of the innate-immune signaling system in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brain. Despite many years of intense study, the origin and molecular mechanics of these AD-relevant pathogenic signals are still not well understood. Here, we provide evidence that an intensely pro-inflammatory bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), part of a complex mixture of pro-inflammatory neurotoxins arising from abundant Gram-negative bacilli of the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract, are abundant in AD-affected brain neocortex and hippocampus. For the first time, we provide evidence that LPS immunohistochemical signals appear to aggregate in clumps in the parenchyma in control brains, and in AD, about 75% of anti-LPS signals were clustered around the periphery of DAPI-stained nuclei. As LPS is an abundant secretory product of Gram-negative bacilli resident in the human GI-tract, these observations suggest (i) that a major source of pro-inflammatory signals in AD brain may originate from internally derived noxious exudates of the GI-tract microbiome; (ii) that due to aging, vascular deficits or degenerative disease these neurotoxic molecules may “leak” into the systemic circulation, cerebral vasculature, and on into the brain; and (iii) that this internal source of microbiome-derived neurotoxins may play a particularly strong role...

Consuming fructose, a sugar that's common in the Western diet, alters hundreds of genes that may be linked to many diseases, life scientists report. However, they discovered good news as well: an important omega-3 fatty acid known as DHA seems to reverse the harmful changes produced by fructose.

Berries counteract the neurotoxic effects of pesticides in vitro, potentially explaining why berry consumption is associated with lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Subscribe to NutritionFacts.org’s free newsletter to receive our B12 infographic that covers the latest research takeaways and Dr. Greger’s updated recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/ Previous videos on Parkinson’s Disease include: • Preventing Parkinson’s Disease With Diet (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-parkinsons-disease-with-diet/) • Treating Parkinson’s Disease With Diet. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/treating-parkinsons-disease-with-diet/) • Is Something in Tobacco Protective Against Parkinson’s Disease? (http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/Is-something-in-tobacco-protective-against-parkinsons-disease) • Peppers and Parkinson’s: The Benefits of Smoking Without the Risks? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/peppers-and-parkinsons-the-benefits-of-smoking-without-the-risks) Other neurological muscular disorders include essential tremor and ALS: • Essential Tremor and Diet (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/essential-tremor-and-diet/) • ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Fishing for Answers (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/als-lou-gehrigs-disease-fishing-for-answers/) • Diet and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-and-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als/) The same reason Parkinson’s may be related to constipation may also explain the breast cancer connection. See Breast Cancer and Constipation (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-and-constipation/). What else can berries do? • Can Cranberry Juice Treat Bladder Infections? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-cranberry-juice-treat-bladder-infections/) • Reducing Muscle Soreness With Berries (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reducing-muscle-soreness-with-berries/) • Boosting Natural Killer Cell Activity (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-natural-killer-cell-activity/) • How to Slow Brain Aging by Two Years (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-slow-brain-aging-by-two-years/) • Inhibiting Platelet Aggregation with Berries (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/inhibiting-platelet-aggregation-with-berries/) But what about all the sugar in fruit? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/if-fructose-is-bad-what-about-fruit/) See If Fructose is Bad, What About Fruit? and How Much Fruit is Too Much? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-fruit-is-too-much/) Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/berries-vs-pesticides-in-parkinsons-disease and he'll try to answer it! Image Credit: DGlodowska via Pixabay. https://NutritionFacts.org • Subscribe: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe • Donate: https://nutritionfacts.org/donate • Podcast : https://nutritionfacts.org/audio • Facebook: www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org • Twitter: www.twitter.com/nutrition_facts • Instagram: www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org • Books (including the NEW How Not to Diet Cookbook): https://nutritionfacts.org/books • Shop: https://drgreger.org

Antibiotics strong enough to kill off gut bacteria can also stop the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, a section of the brain associated with memory, reports a new study in mice. Researchers also uncovered a clue to why -- a type of white blood cell seems to act as a communicator between the brain, the immune system, and the gut.

Click here to subscribe - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/wxrn A lot of doctors don't realize that there are many chemicals associated with an increased risk of headaches. Homocysteine is a metabolic byproduct that we all make within our bodies. However, if we make too much of it, it can trigger a headache. There are four B vitamins that help to lower homocysteine if your levels are too high. Vitamin E and vitamin C are also known to help with menstrual migraines. Anytime that a doctor tries to tell you that headaches have nothing to do with diet, feel free to either point them to this research, or start looking for a new doctor. To connect with Dr. Osborne visit: On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeterOsborne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborne Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenology *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.

By scanning the brains of healthy volunteers, researchers saw the first, long-sought evidence that our brains may drain some waste out through lymphatic vessels, the body's sewer system. The results further suggest the vessels could act as a pipeline between the brain and the immune system.

Stem cell therapy is a rapidly evolving and promising treatment for spinal-cord injuries. According to a new literature review, different types of stem cells vary in their ability to help restore function, and an ideal treatment protocol remains unclear pending further clinical research.

Worried about low bone density and hormone changes related to age? The powerful molecule known as genistein may be the ultimate drug free solution for you.

NIRSIT, a functional near-infrared spectroscopy neuroimaging device, is set to change the landscape of neuroscience research and the medical sector by offering high spatial resolution as well as high temporal resolution in a portable and wireless manner.

Researchers have developed a technique for coating polymer implants with a bioactive film that significantly increases bonding between the implant and surrounding bone in an animal model. The advance could significantly improve the success rate of such implants, which are often used in spinal surgeries.

Click here to subscribe - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/wxrn Identifying Gluten Sensitivity in children is best done through genetic testing - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/genetic-testing-for-gluten-sensitivity/ As kids are growing and their brains are developing, they may develop behavioral issues. Right now there is a lot of pressure for their parents to then put them on drugs. However, there are a lot of studies that show that if you change the diet, you change the behavior. It is important to understand that normal brain function depends on nutrients. To connect with Dr. Osborne visit: On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeterOsborne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborne Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenology *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.

Neurobiologists have discovered how signals that orchestrate the construction of the nervous system also influence recovery after traumatic injury. They also found that manipulating these signals can enhance the return of function.

Spinal cord injury alters the type of bacteria living in the gut and that these changes can exacerbate the extent of neurological damage and impair recovery of function, new research suggests. The study demonstrates that counteracting these changes with probiotics could aid patients’ recovery from spinal cord injuries.

Presently, there are no pharmaceutical interventions that effectively slow, and certainly not reverse, age-related cerebrovascular pathologies linked to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke. A new study on turmeric extract, however, indicates that a natural curative agent already exists and is close to the everyday consumer as their spice rack.

Click here to subscribe - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/wxrn We know that gluten can contribute to a wide range of complications within the body... but can its effects extend all the way to the brain? Incredibly, yes. Our body’s systems don’t work in isolation. They are all interconnected and one root problem can cascade into a range of reactions throughout the body... such is the case with gluten. When it comes to the brain, there are two mechanisms by which gluten can impact brain function: 1. It can compromise the blood brain barrier - a critical layer that protects the brain from harmful substances. This condition is called Leaky Brain. 2. Gluten-induced nutritional deficiencies can contribute to neurological problems and also impair their repair and healing. In this video, we'll discuss the impacts gluten can have on brain and nerve health, as well as the many downstream effects that compromised brain and nerve function can have on the body. Some of the Key Points... - Neurological problems linked to gluten (1:15) - Leaky Brain - Why is it a problem? (2:10) - The Gut-Brain Connection (6:35) - What happens if I have a Leaky Brain? (9:10) - Gluten IS a brain and nerve toxin! (16:15) - Migraines, Neuropathy, and Gluten Free (19:25) - Deficiencies that exacerbate neurological problems (23:05) - Take these action steps if you need help (33:30) - Answering your questions (37:30) TRUE gluten free supplements mentioned... Vitamin B12 - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/methylcobalamin-gluten-free-supplement/ Folate - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/5-mthf/ Vitamin B3 and B6 - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/b-complete/ Vitamin B1 - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/ultra-b1/ Vitamin E - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/immune-support/ultra-vitamin-e/ Vitamin D - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/immune-support/liquid-d3-gluten-free-vitamin-d/ Alpha Lipoic Acid - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/alpha-max/ Copper - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/ultra-copper/ To connect with Dr. Osborne visit: On the web: https://drpeterosborne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorPeterOsborne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/docosborne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drosborne Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenology *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.

Have you ever wished you could regenerate those brain cells you sacrificed in college? Do you fear that your aging brain is in a perpetual state of decline? Medical science is being rewritten to show that we CAN improve the health of our brain, and that repairing damage is not only possible, it's something anyone can do

Dr. Burton Berkson, an integrative physician from New Mexico, relates his vast experience with LDN in treating pancreatic cancer and autoimmune disease.

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