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Microbiome and Gut Health

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Bio Man in Body Health, Mental Health No Comments

What makes a human healthy?  For as long as history has recorded illness, people have tried to figure out the underlying principle of disease.  It is more than just an academic thought, modern society is so obsessed with classifying diseases and sickness that they have forgotten the other side to life; healthiness.  The secret to robustness and vitality may quite literally lie deep inside our bowels; deep inside our microbiome and gut health.

Thank Gut Bacteria for Keeping You Alive and Healthy

Scientists now know that humans are made up of about 90% bacteria and 10% DNA material.  You have over a 100 trillion microbes inside you and outside of your body.  The previous paradigm of anti-bacterial everything has proven to be extremely detrimental  to our body’s delicate bio-ecology. The microbiota that resides in our guts and even on our skin helps provide robust health to humans.  This is done by providing immune homeostasis.  

Homeostasis refers to keeping our bodies systems in balance. Examples of this are body temperature, Glucose levels for energy, calcium for PH balance and fluid volume.  If your homeostasis is out of balance then you will become susceptible to disease, infections, illnesses and even death.

The role that our microbiome plays in keeping us healthy is in its ability to be the workhorse of our body’s bio-ecology.  Microbiota has evolved over millions of years to provide digestion, production of nutrients, protection against foreign micro-organisms, parasites and detoxification.

Vaccine Deaths, Autism and the Gut Health Connection

Something strange is happening in the world of vaccines today.  More and more people are questioning the effectiveness and safety of vaccines after the predicted global “Bird Flu” outbreak fizzled.  Billions of tax dollars were spent anticipating a major global epidemic and yet the number of casualties numbered in the few hundreds at most (since 1996).

Add to the fact that a court in Italy did a partial ban of a batch of vaccines in Italy after 13 children died. But was let off the hook shortly after selling out to GlaxoKlineSmith.  In addition a CDC whistleblower testified that there was hard data linking Thimerosal (mercury) in vaccines to autism, non-organic sleep disorders, and speech disorders.  And yet no main stream media network covered this explosive revelation.  For an overview of this controversy I recommend viewing this youtube clip by clicking here.

In the 21’st century it is only now that independent discoveries into the significance of microbiota has revealed just how damaging vaccines, antibiotics and artificial sugars can inflict on our neurology and immunity. Though of course you will not hear about this from the mainstream media or the extremely powerful pharmaceuticals.

British Neurologist Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride believes the increasing rates of autism afflicting children today is due to overwhelming toxicity in our diet, medicines and environment.  This results in a wholesale genocide of the beneficial gut flora in our bodies which can then lead to electrical and chemical imbalances in our physiology (homeostasis).  As Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride describes succinctly: 

“What happens in these children [is that] they do not develop normal gut flora from birth…” she says. “Gut flora is a hugely important part of our human physiology. Recently research in Scandinavia has demonstrated that 90 percent of all cells and all genetic material in a human body is our own gut flora. We are just a shell… a habitat for this mass of microbes inside us. We ignore them at our own peril.

…As a result, their digestive system — instead of being a source of nourishment for these children — becomes a major source of toxicity. These pathogenic microbes inside their digestive tract damage the integrity of the gut wall. So all sort of toxins and microbes flood into the bloodstream of the child, and get into the brain of the child. That usually happens in the second year of life in children who were breast-fed because breastfeeding provides a protection against this abnormal gut flora. In children who were not breastfed, I see the symptoms of autism developing in the first year of life.

So breastfeeding is crucial to protect these children.”

Gut Health is literally the Core of Our Health and Being

Far from something that should be completely sterilized, bacteria in its many forms is something which plays a critical part of our make up (up to 90%).  To foolishly categorize all bacteria as something to be eliminated or taken for granted is something which will put all of humanity in perpetual illness, disease and misery.

 

anxiety, Autism, bacteria, bio-ecology, brain fog, cellular, depression, detox, detoxification, GAPS diet, gut, Gut Health, healing, homeostasis, leaky gut, microbiome, retardation, Western medicine

Brain Booster Review: Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Bio Man in Brain Boosters, Mental Health, Product Reviews No Comments

In this second Brain Booster Review I will be reviewing Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri.  Bacopa is also known as “Brahmi” or the “herb of grace”.  Renowed for it’s calming and cognitive benefits.

Imagine being assigned a very complicated task for a subject.  Any deviation in your thought processes and your potential understanding will disappear like sand blown away by the wind.  In real world scenarios this could be an exam, very intense lectures, a major presentation to your boss and VP’s.  Or even your relationships with your significant other or family.

One thing that is constantly overlooked in cognitive enhancement is clarity of thought.  I consider this separate from focus in that you could focus all you want but your thinking is still muddy or cloudy. I think of it akin to shining a 1000 watt bulb through a muddy pane of glass.  Sure you are thinking hard, but not much coherent enlightenment is getting through to your mind.  

Essentially you are expending mental energy with very little impression whatsoever.  But what if there is a brain supplement which upon taking will drastically improve mental clarity?  Such supplements do exist and one which I am going to discuss is innovite’s Bacopa brain supplement.

Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri Gives You Mental Clarity

Bacopa Monnieri is especially useful if you suffer from anxiety attacks or where your mind is cloudy.  I’ve used Innovite’s Bacopa supplement to help me get through periods of severe anxiety attacks.  It is especially useful if you need an edge during a presentation or if you are engaged in mentally intensive work.  As Innovite’s Bacopa will help calm and clear your mind.  But as always please consult your doctor before using any Nootropics.

The Side Effects of Bacopa Monnieri

The side effects of Bacopa Monnieri are well-known, in particular you should take Bacopa with some food.  There is also the chance you may experience headaches and/or experience diarrhea.  Also it is documented that over using Bacopa can lead to internal Hemorrhaging.  So it is recommended that you follow the recommended daily dosages.

So what is Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri Made of?

The ingredients of Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri are as follows:

  • Bacopa Monnieri 150 mg
  • Bacoside 7.5 mg
  • Bacopaside I 10.2 mg
  • Bacopaside II 9.3 mg
  • Bacopasaponin C 6.8 mg
  • Jujubogenin isomer of Bacopasaponin C 10.1 mg
  • Bacosine 2.25 mg
  • Apigenin 0.4 mg
  • Luteolin 0.75 mg
  • Beta-sitosterol-D-glucoside 0.5 mg

Bacopa Monnieri has been linked to improving memory retention and reducing anxiety

Bacoside, Bacopaside I, Bacopaside II, Bacopasaponin, Bacopasaponin C, Jujubogenin isomer of Bacopasaponin C are a class of chemical compounds derived from Bacopa Monnieri known to enhance neuro protectivity and decrease oxidation in the brain.

Bacosine no info found for this ingredient, probably another chemical derivative of Bacopa Monnieri.

Apigenin has been linked to reducing anxiety and spurring sedation.

Luteolin has been linked to providing antioxidant benefits and preventing certain age related illnesses.

Beta-sitosterol-D-glucoside has been linked to reducing benign tumors and reducing chlorestoral levels.

My opinion is that if you are the type to experience cloudy thinking or incoherent thoughts.  Innovite’s Bacopa supplement may be just the right supplement you need for clearer thinking.  You should also consult your doctor in case of any innate medical issues or if you are taking any medications.

ADHD, anxiety, Bacopa, Bacopa monnieri, brain fog, calming, clear thinking, focus, improve memory, innovite, insight, reduce anxiety

Boost Brain Power with Nootropics

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Bio Man in Brain Boosters, Mental Health 1 Comment

Are there supplements which can boost brain power? As a matter of fact yes, there are nutrients, artificial drugs and natural herbs which can improve memory, protect against dementia and even spur brain tissue growth!

Your Brain and Limitless Possibilities

In the movie “Limitless”, Bradley Cooper’s character Eddy Morra comes into possession of the Nootropic drug NZT-48.  After ingesting the drug, Eddy experiences a significant boost in brain power.  Experiencing 100% perfect recall, focus and comprehension.  The movie explores how the drug totally transforms Eddy’s confidence and lifestyle, and also includes battling a rival russian gangster whom also gets his hand’s on some NZT-48.

Now as far as reality is concerned there is no drug out there which can match the capabilities of the fictional drug NZT-48.  But there are prescription drugs e.g. Adderall and Modafinil which many users (many University students and ADHD users) who swear these drugs can give you almost Zen like concentration levels.

Nootropics and BioHacking

Now the thing about brain enhancements (Nootropics) is that it is both an art and science. The whole subject of Nootropics itself can be considered a sub topic under “BioHacking”. Seeing the human body itself as a complicated living nano-biological machine, this places the whole human race on a wide spectrum of health and vitality.

This broad spectrum of health and vitality also encompasses sickness and disease which unfortunately can have unforseen consequences as to the effectiveness of Nootropic supplements.  One person’s brain boosting supplement may prove to be a dud for another person.  Or worst case, the other person cannot properly metabolize the supplement and ends up with liver damage (e.g. Modafinil).

Fortunately for most of us taking a good brain boosting supplement does not have to be a risky affair. Reputable brand names and transparency of the ingredients minimizes those risks.

Boost Nootropic Effectiveness by “Stacking”

To get around the issue of ineffective Nootropic supplements, it has been discovered that mixing various ingredients or whole supplements in specific ratios considerably boosts the effective attributes of those individual components (Stacking).  For example someone may take some Aniracetam along with some GABA and Bacopa monnieri to reduce stress and anxiety but also drastically increase focus and memory retention for studying.  

Now the topic of “stacking” can be more than just mixing Nootropic ingredients around. Some people have turned it into a precise science and know exactly how much, when and what to eat with the stack to get near full effectiveness.  Indeed, the topic of stacking can be both art and science depending on the thoroughness and discipline of the user.

Your State of Health Determines How Effective Nootropics Are

One thing that I have seen being overlooked consistently is the overall state of the person’s health.  Now just think about it for a moment, if someone has liver damage, brain damage or has problems absorbing nutrients from food.  How effective do you think ingesting a Nootropic supplement will be?  Being honest about your health and any other alcohol or prescriptions that you use will go a long way in determining how best to take a Nootropic.

Some 1 star reviews on Amazon.com for various Nootropic supplements may actually be due to poor nutrient absorption or high toxicity levels in the customers.  Of course this is hard to prove but something to keep in mind when researching which Nootropic to take via reviews.

Image courtesy of dream designs at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Detox at the Cellular Level

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Bio Man in Body Health, Mental Health No Comments

It’s a dirty world out there, outdoor pollution, indoor pollution, car pollution, food pollution, ocean pollution . . . You get the point, but most of us are completely baffled by why so many of us are getting sick.  In short we need something to help us detox at the cellular level regularly. 

Those same diseases can cripple us, sap our energy and even destroy our minds.

Our bodies are at war . . . with our own environments

It is estimated that your body is exposed to over 700,000 chemicals daily.  With that much exposure to chemicals, it is critical that your basic bodily functions be in optimal condition.  

Bodily functions in this context being able to excrete bodily wastes, sweating appropriately, breathing etc.  But the irony of living in the modern age is that those important bodily functions are being heavily impeded by our hectic, highly artificial environments and foods.

A powerful element to aid in detoxification

Despite the massive wave of chemicals, radiation and poisons being thrown our way, nature has given us help.  The element “I” or more specifically Iodine, is a critical element used by our body for cellular detoxification.  

Iodine has gained something of a bad rep nowadays due to the fact it was heavily abused in salt shakers in the 50’s and 70’s.  The result of which was high blood pressure, hypertension and fluid retention in susceptible individuals.  Iodine was effectively demonized and wiped out of the public consciousness during that time frame.

Benefits of Iodine

Iodine has been documented to aid in the following:

  • reduce anxiety
  • enhance energy and stamina
  • prevents goiters
  • clear brain fog
  • prevents retardation in new borns
  • rudimentary antioxidant
  • used to prevent fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer
  • can remove sodium fluoride toxicity out of your body
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Cellular detoxification

A man by the name of Dr. Brownstein believes that in today’s modern society there is an epidemic of iodine deficiency.  And that many of the mental issues and health problems that are popping up are more of a symptom of iodine deficiency than a standalone disease.

Iodine is starting to make a come back

With the incidences of cancer and mental disorders abounding, some people have taken the unconventional medical route.  Instead of buying pharmaceutical pills, many people have realized that they are simply iodine deficient and need to increase their uptake of it.  

I can personally testify that after taking an iodine supplement my concentration has improved noticeably.  My anxiety levels are nearly non-existent and my thinking is much clearer.  Not too mention the other health improvements to my body (energy).

One powerful tool to help survive in a toxic world

Iodine can be a powerful tool in your arsenal of low level celluar detoxification.  Combining iodine with a exercise regimen and a regular diet full in raw fruits and vegetables is a step towards achieving optimal health. 

Image courtesy of phasinphoto at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

 

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