If you know anyone with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), then this heart-warming story in the Irish Independent sends out a message of hope. The onset of AMD is due to a deterioration in this pigment made up of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin (MZ). The new supplement which combats this is undergoing studies at Waterford Institute [...]
In these short dark days of the Northern Hemisphere, when everyone is supposed to be happy, there are a significant number of people who are depressed by the lack of light, the commercialism, life in general. Posting this video here is a little present for such people and for anyone who has ever been depressed, [...]
Following on the last post re vitamins and minerals and their role in health, I came across this interesting article on enzymes. Again I am only offering this link to provoke thought about health, not as a panacea. Enzymes are classified into several groups. Hydrolytic enzymes are the most relevant in clinical nutrition, and they [...]
I’m sure you’ve had friends and/or family die of cancer. I certainly have had friends die of both brain and breast tumours. I came across this report about the US government suppression of evidence that marijuana kills tumours, which, if true, will make me very angry indeed. Of course because the site promotes the benefits [...]