Archive for October, 2006

Sleepy? But can’t get to or stay asleep?

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

I’ve mentioned this in a few newsletters but it seems to be such a hot topic I’m going to mention it again here…
Sleep… or lack of it… seems to be the number 1 problem next to weight issues that men and women face today…
Try this: eat a bit of whole grain with protein right before […]

It’s NOT in the Genes….

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Interesting headlines again today…
“Good family life may counter depression gene”… NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A loving, supportive family can be enough to override a genetic vulnerability to depression, new research suggests. Studies have found that people who carry a “short” version of the serotonin transporter gene — known as 5-HTTLPR — tend to be […]

Progesterone hormone helps Brain Trauma?

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Yep! That’s the headlines today!
Doctors have found an unexpected ally in efforts to save people who suffer serious head trauma - the hormone progesterone!
In a study released today, doctors in a small study at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta report giving progesterone hormone to patients with serious heady injuries with great results.

What they found, according […]