Investigating the associations of self-rated health: heart rate variability is more strongly associated than inflammatory and other frequently used biomarkers
I thought I had posted this article in the blog, but I guess not. Basically, what it is saying is that HRV is more closely associated with overall self-rated health than biomarkers for inflammation, glycemic index or blood lipids. This article is free access on Plos One. PLoS One. 2015 Feb 18;10(2):e0117196. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0117196. eCollection…
Read MoreHRV and Wellbeing
I thought I had more references on this topic. I’m doing my best to get an article written on HRV over a year’s time in migraine patients. Auton Neurosci. 2017 Dec;208:1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2017.08.008. Epub 2017 Aug 26. Clinical and non-clinical depression and anxiety in young people: A scoping review on heart rate variability. Paniccia M1,…
Read MorePTSD and Stellate Ganglion Block: 60 minute segment
I happened to watch the 60 minute segment on Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD. Stellate Ganglion Blocks have been around for a long time, and I performed them from time to time as an Anesthesiologist. The theory behind this for PTSD is that it might affect sympathetic activity (fight/flight) to quell the attacks of panic…
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting, or Timed Eating Youtube
This is a reasonably good summary of why intermittent fasting, or timed eating can have health benefits. Good for readers who prefer videos to lots of text.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and L-Serine
I have been following the depressing story for years of billions of dollars being poured into drug research to attack the protein tangles that are pathognomonic for Alzeimer’s disease. The drug companies and research departments just couldn’t let go of the story or the approach. It’s understandable the way that funding is structured with huge…
Read MoreNobel Prize Winner Frances Arnold Using Bacteria for Good
This story is such an inspiration. This researcher has not had an easy time of it, but wow, has she produced. Three successful companies and a Nobel Prize. I need to post about her just as a reminder of how rich life can be. She has traveled and lived around the world, crisscrossed South America…
Read MoreWarm Needle Acupuncture Shows Anti-Aging Effects in Animals
This study looks at moxibustion, warm needle moxibustion in elderly rats to see effect on their gonads. It appears that there is an anti-aging effect in the testes which originates in the pituitary. Since the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis is key in stress response, this, of course interests me. Also because of acupuncture’s claims in leading…
Read MoreLife in the Fast Lane Kills: Mitochondria and Longevity
A fascinating interview, and not too technical, by an expert who studies longevity. Please read the whole thing, but these two excerpts below bring up some interesting concepts that might be counter-intuitive. The first is that anti-oxidants if taken as a supplement can actually lead to more free radicals. The second is that fruits and…
Read MoreIBM Watson AI doctor Not Fulfilling Hype
The push to get rid of human workers will never cease. Just like robots, AI diagnosis and treatment still not ready for prime time. I’m not saying that they won’t be in the future, but for now, human intervention still needed.
Read MoreMeghan Markle Receiving Prenatal Acupuncture
Meghan Markle’s Alleged Birth Plan Breaks This Long-Standing Royal Tradition ” Regular acupuncture sessions In addition to hiring a doula, the Duchess of Sussex has also made acupuncture a regular part of her pregnancy self-care routine. She allegedly sees celebrity acupuncturist, Ross Barr. “Meghan has been having regular acupuncture sessions to help her unwind and…
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