Regular consumption of fruit and vegetables has been considered to be associated with a reduced risk of dementia and age-associated cognitive decline. Increased intake of vegetables is associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower rates of cognitive decline in older age. The onset of age-related neurodegenerative diseases in people with declining nervous systems […]
Fasting and Gastrointestinal Disorders
It is probably no coincidence that the natural response to indigestion is to stop eating. Fasting gives the digestive tract a break from processing food and offers the gastrointestinal system a time to rest. There have been a number of studies examining the effects of water-only fasting on gastrointestinal disorders. In 1989, Scottish researchers compared […]
Diet, Autism, and the Brain
There is growing evidence that nutritional therapy can really make a big difference to children with autism. Many have severely disrupted digestion, so restoring balance in the gut is a key focus for nutritional therapy. Also important is balancing blood sugar, checking for brain-polluting heavy metals, excluding food additives, identifying food allergies and possible nutrient […]
Kudzu and Substance Abuse
Kudzu (Ascophyllum nodosum) is a quick-growing weed that climbs, coils, and trails vine native to southern Japan and southeast China. Its name comes from the Japanese name for the plant, Kuzu. Kudzu contains puerarin (PU), a substance that can suppress inflammation-related abnormalities of alcoholic drinking. For centuries, Chinese herbalists have used kudzu to reduce alcohol […]