Anti-Aging Health Supplements

As you age your body produces lower levels of growth hormone, so you'll likely experience a decrease in slow wave or deep sleep (an especially refreshing part of the sleep cycle). When this happens you produce less melatonin , meaning you'll often experience more fragmented sleep and wake up more often during the night. Here are some tips to help you improve your sleep. Eleven General Tips to Improve Your Sleep Sleep hygiene involves doing a number of different things that prepare your body for sleep and allow it to have a quality sleep so that you can be alert the next day. Following a regular bedtime routine is one aspect of sleep hygiene, but there are many other things that you can do to improve your sleep starting now. These include: 1. Limit your Caffeine Intake You know that caffeine should be limited before bedtime, but when exactly in the day should you stop drinking caffeinated beverages? It is probably earlier than you realize. A general guideline is no later than 2

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine, which originated in India and is now being practiced all over the world. In Ayurveda, the term  'vajikara' means strengthening, stimulating or producing virility. The therapy to increase virility like a horse is called vajikarana. The Ayurvedic aphrodisiac essentially consists of : Makandi (Coleus Forskohlii):  Makandi has been used in India in traditional Indian and Ayurvedic medicine for more than 3000 years to treat a variety of diseases. The active compound in Makandi — forskolin — is derived from the root and has been used to remedy ailments such as hypothyroidism, hypertension, heart disease and respiratory disorders. Forskolin, a relatively specific activator of the catalytic subunit of the adenylate cyclase enzyme, has been shown to increase intracellular cAMP levels in myocardial, smooth muscle and neural tissue, which may help those suffering from Erectile Dysfunction to sustain an erection. It has also shown to sli

An early clinical trial has found that a new treatment (monthly infusions with the drug prasinezumab -   an antibody) may be able to slow progression of the condition. If confirmed by further trials, this would be the first drug designed to tackle the root cause of the illness, rather than just easing symptoms. You can read that story here , but it isn’t the only recent advance in our treatment and understanding of the condition. Parkinson’s, which causes symptoms such as tremors and difficulties moving, is one of the more common brain conditions, and is becoming increasingly prevalent as people live longer. It has long been linked with the death of certain cells in the brain that make a signalling molecule called dopamine, which is essential for controlling movements. But it is unclear why this happens and why only certain kinds of movements are affected. The main treatment involves taking tablets multiple times a day that raise dopamine levels, but the condition inexorably progress

Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant,  having anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, glucose and lipid regulatory, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular protective effects, therefore, can protect against diverse chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, liver diseases, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.  Antioxidative Activities Resveratrol has shown strong antioxidant properties in many studies. Resveratrol protects against oxidative stress, one of the primary contributors to many diseases. Anti-Inflammatory Activities Resveratrol has been illustrated to have potent anti-inflammatory activities in many studies. Resveratrol protected from inflammation not only by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), but also by inducing anti-inflammatory heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in RAW264.7 macrophages. Immunomodulating Effects Resveratrol has exerted immunomodulating e

If you are worried that your inability to urinate or persistent cough could be a sign of cancer, then these are the cancer symptoms you should be on the lookout for. Prostate Cancer Symptoms The prostate, a small gland which sits near a man’s bladder has the role of producing a fluid that mixes with sperm from the testicles to make semen. Prostate cancer doesn't usually cause symptoms in the early stages, however, when prostate cancer symptoms do develop they include needing to urinate a lot at night, a stop-start urine stream, difficulty in starting to pee and/or blood in urine or your blood in semen. While it’s wise to look out for urinary symptoms, they are much more likely to be caused by a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is where the prostate becomes slightly bigger than normal. If prostate cancer has already spread to other parts of the body (advanced or metastatic prostate cancer), it can cause symptoms such as back or bone pain that doesn’t go away with

While cooking oils like olive oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, rice bran oil are considered as healthier options, coconut oil has its own benefits. Coconut oil is exceptionally rich in lauric acid, a rare saturated fat that helps to improve the composition of blood lipids. It is a rich source of antioxidants such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Being very rich in Medium-Chain-Triglycerides (MCTs), it may encourage fat burning, have antimicrobial effects, help reduce hunger, the MCTs in coconut oil provide a quick supply of energy - In fact, MCTs have been long used in sports nutrition products for athletes who need a source of energy their body can absorb and use fast. MCTs in coconut oil can also increase blood ketone concentrations, which may help reduce seizure frequency. Besides these health benefits coconut oil may help moisturize your skin and improve skin barrier function, may help strengthen your hair by increasing flexibility and reducing

Pentoxifylline is a drug used in the management of the peripheral vascular disease. It is a xanthine derivative. Pentoxifylline increases red blood cell flexibility by increasing erythrocyte ATP and cyclic nucleotide levels. It reduces the viscosity of blood by decreasing erythrocyte aggregation and stimulating fibrinolysis to reduce plasma fibrinogen concentrations. All these effects enhance the ability of blood to flow through peripheral vessels (hemorheological action). It is a FDA approved drug for intermittent claudication, which causes pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs). Besides its use for treating intermittent claudication, it has been found to have many off-label uses as well. Off-label uses of Pentoxifylline: Pentoxifylline (PTX) is now known to treat - "off-label" - kidney, liver, heart, & lung disorders - bone, joint, brain, & pain disorders - fibrotic, skin, & radiation-induced disorders - blood cell, pancreatic, & intestin