New Harvard Study - Could Drugs cause Dementia?

I found this very interesting new Harvard Study. According to the study: "Researchers collected detailed information from more than 300,000 adults ages 65 and older, and compared medication use among those diagnosed with dementia with those who were not. Those who had taken any medication with anticholinergic activity were 11% more likely to be eventually diagnosed with dementia; for those drugs with the most anticholinergic effects, the risk of dementia was 30% greater."

That's rather significant. However, the study states that: "… These findings are intriguing but they aren't definitive, and they don't mean you should stop taking a medication because you're concerned about developing dementia."

Nonetheless, the study mentions that: "…there is reason to be concerned about the possibility that anticholinergic drugs contribute to the risk of dementia. Acetylcholine is involved in memory and learning, and past research has demonstrated lower levels of acetylcholine in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease (the most common cause of dementia in the elderly). In addition, animal studies suggest that anticholinergic drugs may contribute to brain inflammation, a potential contributor to dementia."

Side note on "anticholinergic": An anticholinergic agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. These agents inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells.

So what can you do? According to the Harvard researchers and DannyTheCoach does approve these actions, "You may be able to reduce your risk of dementia by not smoking, getting regular exercise, and sticking to a healthy diet rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Now that I'm in my 24 hour fast, I figured I share some facts and news about fasting. A fast can be anything from a pure water-only fast, which I'm on for 24 hours, or add some simple, clean and organic juices. A pure water fast definitely provides the best results.
 
Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, anywhere between 12-24 hours, may seem daunting and challenging, but undertaking  this type of fast will ensure that you reap the long-term benefits. Check out the impressive health benefits that intermittent fasting offers and you might try it out yourself:

• Promotes cellular regeneration. Intermittent fasting promotes cell regeneration by triggering autophagy, which is a natural process needed to renew damaged cells. It helps inhibit cancerous growths and chronic disease development.
• Normalizes insulin and leptin sensitivity. Insulin and leptin resistance is one of the main factors for many chronic diseases, including diabetes. Intermittent fasting shifts your body's dependence on glucose, which then stops its constant craving for sugar and normalizes insulin and leptin sensitivity.
• Shifts the body to burn fat for fuel. Limiting your food intake forces your body to switch to burning fat as a source of energy instead of depending on the constant flow of glucose. This can help in weight loss and may lead to better body processes because fat is a more efficient fuel.
• Minimizes cravings and hunger cramps. While fasting may feel like you are starving your body, this can help you avoid cravings and hunger surges  by resetting your body's glucose reliance.
• Boosts cognitive function. Intermittent fasting improves cognitive function by providing the brain with fat instead of glucose.

So Then Why Is Intermittent Fasting Effective?
Think back in time. How did our ancestors live? Researchers suggest that the reason why intermittent fasting works so well is because it's the closest diet to what our ancestors had. The crazy easy access to food nowadays has completely removed the normal "feast and famine" cycle the body needs for regeneration and cell replacement. Intermittent fasting gives the body sufficient time to clean up and remove toxins from the body, which it cannot do with an all-day grazing diet. Not only does intermittent fasting trigger the body's ability to heal and produce efficient cells, it also transitions your body into burning fat for fuel, which is a better source of energy.

Don't Forget these With Intermittent Fasting
Here a few significant factors & tips that you should think about to ensure that you successfully incorporate this strategy into your lifestyle:

• No more processed foods. Eliminate all processed foods from your diet. If you're going to go on an intermittent fast, make sure that the foods you consume during the six- to eight-hour window are real and healthy. Eating processed foods will defeat the purpose of detoxifying your body.
• Water. Drink plenty of water and liquids. During fasting, make sure that you're getting enough liquids to keep yourself feeling full and satisfied. This will help you curb cravings in the beginning of your fasting.
• Support. Get support from friends and family. Fast with your wife, husband or best friend. It is important that you have the support of your friends and family, especially the people you live with. This will provide you with enough motivation and stop you from falling off your diet path.

And don't forget, it all depends on you! It might be hard at the beginning, or the first time you try a fast. The transition period in intermittent fasting may be tough, especially in the first few days, but your commitment, will-power and drive will help you achieve and maintain better health. It's worth a try.
 
Reap the benefits.

Get started early. Ideally before breakfast to take advantage of an extended intermittent fasting period (12 to 16 hours). Do 25 sets each, 3 reps, and you're ready for the World Cup 2018 final!
After your workout, have some warm macha green tea for some extra antioxidants before you eat.
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It's not new that your gut is connected to your brain. This is actually called the brain-gut connection and it explains why:

• You get butterflies in your stomach before going on stage
•  You can get nervous or get stomach cramps before a hard workout or race
• Antidepressants cause nausea and stomach upset, and stomach upset can depress you
• Particular foods cause brain fog or sleepiness
• Why food intolerance or gut inflammation can cause serious behavioral issues
• Why overeating when you’re anxious helps you produce extra "feel good" chemicals
•  And a few more…

The gut is a long, twisted garden hose that extends from your mouth to your butt. And the gut is way more complex than we think.

Some of the common causes for gut issues are:

1. Bacterial Imbalances
   With over 100 trillion cells & 3 pounds of bacteria, your gut is alive. Problems start when your system becomes imbalanced. It can feel like gas, bloating, diarrhea, undigested food, thyroid issues, autoimmune disease and so on. You might also have Candida. Oregano oil, Berberine and grapefruit seed extract can help
2. Leaky Gut
   You pretty much have holes in your intestinal lining. So things pass through that should not. This can lead to inflammation, mal-absorption of nutrients, food intolerances and so forth. It can be caused by lectins found in certain grains, legumes and nuts, stress and more. Try to seal it with compounds that heal your gut, such as bone broth, which provide gelatin, glycine and glutamine. Colostrum can also help fix a leaky gut.
3. Natural Gut Irritants
   Some plants have natural defense mechanisms where leaves are coated to protect the plant and therefore, those plants are harder for humans to be digested. Example: Quinoa. It is coated with what are called saponins. It's almost an indigestible soapy coating that helps protect the quinoa as it passes through a digestive tract so that it will be excreted intact and thus be spread and planted. What to do? Rinse. Rinse. Rinse. Then Soak them over night. Rinse again.

Overall - What can you do? Take good care of your gut! Here a few tips:

• Get good bacteria into your gut (fermented foods, sauerkraut, kefir, raw yogurt to name a few)
• Your diet should include a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods
• Avoid any refined sugars and carbs
• No vegetable oils (canola, corn or soy oil!)
• Chew each and every bite of food at least 25 times!

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I just wanted to share our 4th of July dinner recipe. Just in case you ever want to do some baking for dinner.
 
A. Appetizer - Fresh Pesto & Sourdough Sticks

1. Take fresh, organic basil, wash and put in food chopper
2. Add organic, cold-pressed olive oil
3. Italian, raw-milk Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
   
4. A handful of nuts (almonds, walnuts or pine nuts work best)
   
5. Some sea salt and black pepper
6. Blend it all
7. Toast some sourdough bread and cut into stick

B. Sweet Potatoes

1. Take 4 large organic sweet potatoes
2. Wash them under running water
3. Do NOT take of the skin
4. Slice them length-wise
5. Take a large baking sheet, coat it with organic coconut oil
6. Place the sweet potatoes on sheet, use "real sea salt", black pepper and roasted
7. Bake at about 300F for about 1 to 1.5 hours, flip sweet potatoes occasionally
8. The potatoes should brownish, nice and crispy

 
C. Veggies

1. Cut up one large organic Kale, wash thoroughly
2. Cut up one head of Broccoli
3. Place on baking sheet, season with Turmeric, black pepper and some sea salt
4. Bake at about 300F for 20 min

 
D. Meat

1. Get a nice piece of protein - I used a whole deer shoulder, but a lamb leg would work, too
   
2. Season early in the morning with: organic mustard, sea salt, dried sage, black pepper, paprika
3. Place meat on baking sheet coated with organic coconut oil and organic, grass-fed butter, cover it with foil and put it back into the fridge
4. Take protein out 1 hour prior to baking
5. Place meat in oven at 300F for about 1,5 - 3 hours, depending on size of meat

 
ENJOY!