Zinc

Quercetin – a treatment for coronavirus?

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hydroxychloroquineGreen Star Project – Hope you are well, physically and mentally. Here are some tentative ideas about the link between coronavirus, zinc, and a natural product called quercetin, which is a flavonoid found in food.

You’ve probably heard by now of the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) that has been under investigation for treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Recommendations from Chinese doctors to employ it (the initial recommendation, on Feb 18 was to employ chloroquine phosphate, a related drug) were followed by a small-scale study from French researchers, published on March 20, which was promising but not definitive. Continue reading →

Tinnitus: 7 Natural Fixes To Get Rid Of That Annoying Ringing In The Ear

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tinnitusHealthy & Tasty Recipes – Do you know what tinnitus is? Tinnitus is a condition which manifests with ringing in the ears that can be pretty debilitating and annoying. It’s not a sign of anything serious, but can be unpleasant if left untreated.

According to statistics, the condition occurs mainly due to loud noises, and more than 50 million Americans are suffering from it.

Tinnitus symptoms

The condition causes ringing in the ears with no external sound. Some patients have described the ringing as hissing, roaring, buzzing and clicking noise.

Main causes of tinnitus

As we already said, tinnitus occurs due to loud noises or bangs, but can also be caused by head injuries, wax buildup, whiplash, nutritional deficiencies and high levels of stress and anxiety. Although the condition is usually treated with ototoxic medications, they can sometimes make matters worse, which is why you should try a different approach. Luckily, there are many natural remedies which can help. If you no other option succeeds, you can always call in the experts, such as found on this website: https://scentmed.com/.

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You Can Eat To Make Your Brain Grow

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“One cup of kale is 33 calories which contains 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a whopping 684% of vitamin K, a fat soluble vitamin essential in keeping our brains healthy. It is also a good source of the minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. It is literally nature’s multi-vitamin. You get more absorbable calcium than in a glass of milk. All in 33 calories.” – J Roberts

BrainKaleCan we change your human brain in just 15 minutes together? Sure, because there is something I know about you, you all eat food.” This remark comes from psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey during a talk he gave for Revitalize, a live chat sector of MindBodyGreen.com.

“We can start making a change, giving you a more resilient, happier, smarter brain starting with your next meal, starting with your very first bite. That is the simple and delicious scientific truth. And it’s the truth, our human brains are in trouble” states Ramsey to an intrigued audience.

Our brain is a powerhouse of bio-chemical, electric impulses firing rapidly between your two ears. It is the essence of who you are, it holds your dreams, your aspirations, your thought patterns. But the brain is a sensitive organ, highly dependent on the nutrients you are choosing to feed it on a daily basis, and sadly, most of the population is missing these essentials.

Forgetting Our Vitamins & Minerals

Drew Ramsey, M.D. is the author of the book, “50 Shades of Kale”, a sure-fired way to introduce the superfood kale into your diet using creative and delicious recipes. Continue reading →

Zinc Boosts Body’s Immune Response, Fights Inflammation

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Natural Society May 5 2013

Immune systemAn estimated 40% of elderly adults are zinc deficient, but the elderly aren’t the only ones at risk. Because zinc plays an important role in immune function and growth, it’s presence is important whether you are over the age of 60, under the age of 20, or anywhere in between. A recent study attempted to determine just how zinc can help fight infections, and its results offer some promising data supporting zinc as a non-Big-Pharma health booster.

A research team from Ohio State University discovered that zinc “gently taps the breaks” on an immune response, helping to prevent damaging inflammation.

The researchers determined zinc is lured into immune cells (monocytes) via a protein. It’s within the cells that the zinc essentially stops the immune system from “doing too much”, preventing excess inflammation.

“The immune system has to work under very strict balance, and this is a classic example of where more is not always better,” explained Daren Knoells, senior author and professor of pharmacy and internal medicine. “We want a robust inflammatory response, which is part of our natural programming to defend us against a bug. But if that is unchecked, and there is too much inflammation, then it not only attacks the pathogen but can also cause much more collateral damage.”

The zinc tells the immune system to exercise some restraint, in other words.

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Improve Immune Function And Blood Sugar Regulation With Zinc

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Natural Society February 6 2013

Research has indicated that zinc, a powerful trace element responsible for more than 300 enzyme functions, can counteract the negative effects of diabetes mellitus. According to study results, zinc improves glycemic control in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Zinc naturally encourages insulin secretion and may help improve blood glucose levels. But zinc may play a role for additionally, lesser known reasons as well.

“Zinc supplementation of animals and humans has been shown to ameliorate glycemic control in type 1 and 2 diabetes, the two major forms of diabetes mellitus … Zinc seems to exert insulin-like effects by supporting the signal transduction of insulin and by reducing the production of cytokines, which lead to beta-cell death during the inflammatory process in the pancreas in the course of the disease.”

The pancreas is an endocrine gland responsible for producing numerous hormones, including insulin. The insulin is secreted by beta cells, which must always have high concentrations of zinc to work optimally. If the cells are unable to store zinc due to beta cell issues and polymorphisms, however, type 2 diabetes may be the result.

“…Furthermore, zinc might play a role in the development of diabetes, since genetic polymorphisms in the gene of zinc transporter 8 and in metallothionein (MT)-encoding genes could be demonstrated to be associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The fact that antibodies against this zinc transporter have been detected in type 1 diabetic patients offers new diagnostic possibilities.”

Over 25 million people in the United States are stricken with diabetes. This is a staggering 8.3% of the population. In addition to hampering everyday life, diabetes is capable of causing a host of serious health complications including kidney failure, blindness and lower-limb amputations. As a major cause of stroke and heart disease, diabetes ranks number 7 in the list of top killers in the United States. While research continues, natural remedies are available, many of which can cure or prevent diabetes.

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