What Are Neural Pathways A neural pathway is basically a connection of neurons which send signals from one part of the brain to another part of the brain. Neurons have different jobs. Neurons responsible for signals to control muscles are called motor neurons. Neurons responsible for signals to activate our senses such as sight, touch,…
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Know Your Kidneys
The kidneys are bean shaped and can weigh between 3.53 and 6.17 ounces . The weight of the kidneys vary between male and female and also left and right kidneys. The left kidney is located slightly higher than the right kidney. The kidney organ is approximately 12 to 14 centimeters long (4.7 to 5.5 inches),…
10 Common Stomach Disorders
5 Upper Stomach Issues 5 Lower Stomach Issues
Protect Your Kidneys
Keep your blood sugar levels where they are supposed to be. Maintain the proper blood pressure. Don’t over indulge in protein consumption. Watch your salt intake. Avoid food items such as sodas, processed meats, frozen meals, butter, mayonnaise, and canned foods. Also avoid over-the-counter supplements. You are probably better off with a direct sales supplement…
#1 Killer in 2019: Heart Disease
Let’s Change That Statistic Foods considered friends of the heartThe foods listed should be prepared by you, so you know how much salt, sugar, and trans fats are being added (restaurants typically add lots of salt and some even add sugar to their recipes and cook in trans-fat oils which are on the list of…
Heart Disease Statistics
Heart Disease Statistics In the US well over 500,000 people die from one form or another related to heart disease each year. Americans have approximately 800,000 heart attacks a year and about 600,000 of them are first heart attacks. Between 11 and 13% of people who suffer a heart attack will die from it. Blockage…
Sugar Addiction Is An Addiction
Time Magazine Special Edition: Sugar Time Magazine did a special edition in March/April 2021 on sugar. The title of the magazine is “The Science of Sugar, How It Works and How We Use It. It is a very informative read on the story of sweetness. Magazine Article Take-Aways The more sugar you consume, the more…
The Heart Enemies
The 4 Main Heart Enemies 1) Salts 2) Sugars 3) Trans Fats 4) Physical inactivity How much of your daily food & drink intake consists of the main heart enemies? The American diet and lifestyle consists of so many things that are considered heart enemies. You often hear the phrase “sitting is the new smoking”….
The Prostate
Here are two things found in nature that science validates as positive for prostate health. Seaweed & Saw Palmetto Seaweed is a marine algae and basically has 3 categories, green algae, red algae, and brown algae. A compound called fucoidan which is a complex carbohydrate found in brown seaweed is known for its anti-inflammatory properties….
Your Beating Heart
Infants & Toddlers: Normal heart rate can fluctuate between 110 and 160. Infants heart rate is considerably higher with a wider range than non-infants. Children 12 and Under: Normal heart rate can fluctuate between 80 and 120. This age is still growing but not as rapidly as the infant and toddler. Children 13+ and Adults:…