Dr. Earl Mindell's Health Minute
by Dr. Earl Mindell
A study published in the Journal Frontiers In Nutrition by Italian researchers showed that Dark Chocolate (Not Milk Chocolate) with its nutrients “flavanoids”, can not only boost brain performance, but can protect neurons against injury, suppress neuroinflammation, promote menory and learning and cognitive function.
Eating dark chocolate rich in cocoa, can reduce blood pressure slightly, improve digestion, strengthen your heart and suppress your appetite.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
Researchers at the University of Chicago tested 2,906 men and women between the ages of 57 and 85 if they could detect scents such as peppermint, fish, orange, rose and leather. 22% of the participants could not detect four out of five scents.
Five years later the researchers found that the ones who could not detect at least four scents, were more than twice as likely to have dementia. The worse the performance on the smell test the higher the risk.
My advise is that if you are having a problem with differentiating different scents or having a problem with your ability to smell things, which by the way will interfere with your appetite for certain foods, check with an ENT physician.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
According to the American Cancer Society. 160,00 American men are expected in 2017 to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. It is the most preventable cancer, because it is slow growing.
Here are some natural supplements that you should know:
1. LYCOPENE Found in tomatoes, and other red meats and vegetables in high consumption were associated with a 59% lower risk of dying from aggressive prostate cancer.
2. PYGEUM When the bark extract was administered to mice, specifically bred to develop prostate cancers they had significantly lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
3. BOSWELIA EXTRACT This extract may prevent tumor growth by blocking receptors for androgen, the male hormone.
4. FLAXSEED Scientists showed that it lowers
PSA levles and cancerous prostate cells.
5. BORON Men with the highest dietary boron intakes had a 54% lower risk of prostate cancer, compared to to those with a lower intake.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
1.Acetyl-l-Carnitine An amino acid (building block of protein) that can help brain function in people with mild dementia.
2. B-Vitamins Important in memory support. B6. B12 and Folic Acid reduce the risk of homocysteine, an toxic amino acid that is linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Phosphatidyl Choline, Inositol and Serine
Helps support memory by helping to create acetylcholine, the learning transmitter.
4. Gingko Biloba Widely used in Europe for treating dementia. It may protect nerve cells from damage inAlzheimer’s disease.
It can improve thinking, memory. social behavior and ability to perform everyday tasks.
For more information see my book “Memory Bible”
by Dr. Earl Mindell
According to Science Daily.com a team of researchers at the University of Edinburgh followed 600,000 people in three continents to see if their lifestyles choices when it comes to alcohol and tobacco. and weight.
They found that for every kilogram (2.2lbs) they were overweight they lost two months of life. If they smoked 20 cigarettes a day, they lost seven years of life. Every additional year of schooling added 11 months to peoples life. High cholesterol caused a eight month loss and six months less of life for having a poor immune system.
The people who live the longest in the US are members of a religion called Severn Day Adventists, They do not eat meat, eat soy foods, do not drink alcohol, or coffee.
For more information see my book “Anti-aging Bible.”
by Dr. Earl Mindell
A study in the Journal of Medicinal Foods found that lighter coffee roasts results in higher levels of chlorogenic acid, which is higher in antioxidants than darker roasted coffee. Antioxidants act as human cell protectors against inflammation and damage.
My advise is if you drink coffee, make it the lighter roast type.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showed that artificial sweetener can actually cause weight gain and other health-related problems.
People who consume the most artificial sweeteners may also eat more processed food, which can lead to obesity or heart disease.
Artificial sweeteners can interfere with your gut bacteria which are crucial for the absorption of nutrients.
Regular eating or drinking sugar substitutes can cause people to crave sweeter foods more often.
If you must sweeten your food or drinks, try using Stevia, a natural sweetener. Make sure it is pure Stevia, not the processed type.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
According to scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, human cells when exposed to widely used chemicals, such as hydroxytoluene, perfluoroocatanoic acid and the paint compound tributyltin caused people to gain weight. The mechanism seems to damage the hormones that send signals to your brain that you are full. If this system is disrupted people tend to overeat.
Read all your labels, especially processed foods and look for these chemical preservatives. If you are painting your home, make sure the paint does not contain tributyltin.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
A randomized trial reported in the Journal of Nutrition Jan 13, 2016 found a reduction in vulnerable plaque in the arteries of metabolic syndrome patients, who supplemented with 2,400 mg or aged garlic or a placebo orally for one year.
55 men and women between the ages of 40 and 75 were followed.
At the end of the study, those who supplemented with aged garlic extract had experienced slower accumulation of total plaque compared to the placebo group.
by Dr. Earl Mindell
According to a study published in the British Medical Journal cutting back on salt in your diet can help to prevent headaches.
When 390 people with high blood pressure or pre high blood pressure were given diets with 3,300 mg of Salt, 2,400 mg of Salt, and 1500 mg of Salt daily, the results showed that the people eating a low sodium (Salt is 40% Sodium) were 30% less likely to report a headache.
by Dr. Earl Mindell