Life Extension Episode Matt Kaeberlein on Tim Ferriss Podcast
I’m interested (aren’t we all?) in the latest life extension “science” . Science is in quotes because so much of it is still unproven and we are not sure of the real safety. He gives an anecdote about taking rapamycin to cure his frozen shoulder and it worked. This is obviously anecdotal, and so I’m…
Read MoreWalking for Knee pain
A New Study Points to a Surprisingly Simple Way to Ward Off Knee Pain “Encouraging new research suggests walking could help prevent new bouts of knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. A promising new study suggests that walking could ward off knee pain for people with osteoarthritis. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people ages 50 or older with…
Read MoreSenescent cells and the incidence of age-related diseases
This article is from the Lab of Uri Alon looking at senescent cells in several age-related diseases. I am a follower of Alon for a few reasons. 1. He has extremely helpful youtubes on choosing a scientific project, how to pose a good scientific question, and how to give a good talk . I think…
Read MoreMy Research
2001 American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Los AngelesAutonomic Nervous System activity during acupuncture treatment:A pilot study of patients with migraine 2004 Society for Acupuncture Research Presentation11th ANNUAL SOCIETY FOR ACUPUNCTURE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUMOctober 1-3, 2004 San Francisco, CAA Retrospective evaluation of Acupuncture outcomes as a function of Heart rate Variability 2007 Medical Acupuncture Article 2007 Analysis of Heart…
Read MoreNewsletter Summer 2022, Protect Yourself Against Dementia, Celebrity Acupuncture Meghan Markle
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Read MoreCelebrity Acupuncture: Meghan Markle and Acupuncture for Depression and Migraine
She became a “believer” in acupuncture after it cured her migraines. That is a reason that I love to treat migraines. It is a very clear cut result, and it convinces patients that it works. s a native Californian, it’s no surprise Meghan Markle turns to wellness practices to support her mental health. One treatment…
Read MoreHeat Shock Proteins and Neurodegenerative Diseases
More on specific heat shock proteins and their role in protection against neurogenerative diseases. Bohush A, Bieganowski P, Filipek A. Hsp90 and Its Co-Chaperones in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(20):4976. Published 2019 Oct 9. doi:10.3390/ijms20204976 Abstract Proper folding is crucial for proteins to achieve functional activity in the cell. However, it often occurs that…
Read MoreCould Heat Therapy Be an Effective Treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases?
This article looks at the benefits of sauna. It is an intervention that is relatively widely available. Most YMCA’s have them at the cost of a membership. There are home saunas also. The article states ” Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are chaperones that regulate the aggregation and disaggregation of proteins in intracellular and extracellular spaces,…
Read MoreHeat-Shock Proteins in Neuroinflammation
Saunas cause proteins to be activated called “heat shock proteins”. They help with inflammation in general, but are of particular interest in their ability to fight inflammation in the brain. They also are associated with reduced cardiac causes of mortality. Stay in for 20 to 30 minutes at 178 degrees. Dukay B, Csoboz B, Tóth…
Read MoreCholinergic Modulation of Glial Function During Aging and Chronic Neuroinflammation
This is key to understanding how vagal activity, or cholinergic activity can mitigate the chronic inflammation found with Alzheimer’s disease. I have highlighted below the role of the (intimidating sounding) α7 nicotinic acetylcholine (α7nACh) receptors. These are receptors that are stimulated by acetylcholine the neurotransmitter found in vagal, or parasympathetic activity. These receptors are targeted in…
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