January 2014 - Apple A Day RX

Lavender oil has neuroprotective activity against cerebral ischemia and alleviated neurological function in rats

January 29, 2014admin Uncategorized

The effect of lavender oil against brain edema and its possible mechanisms in an experimental model of stroke was tested in rats. Under Laser-Doppler Flowmetry, focal cerebral ischemia was induced by the transient occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 1h in rats. Lavender oil (100, 200, and 400mg/kg ip) and/or vehicle was injected at […]

Genomic sequencing to become more affordable in Australia

January 27, 2014admin Uncategorized

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research (St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia) says it is one of the first in the world to acquire technology capable of sequencing genomes for that price, making it possible to do around 350 genomes a week or 18,000 a year – a “massive increase” on what is currently being done […]

Low levels of Zinc, Ferritin, Magnesium and Copper found in children with ADHD

January 26, 2014admin Uncategorized

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had lower levels of zinc, ferritin and magnesium than healthy controls but had normal copper levels. Zinc levels were significantly lower in all types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while ferritin levels were significantly lower in both in-attentive and hyperactive types. Magnesium levels were significantly lower in both hyperactive […]

First potential drug targets for glaucoma

January 25, 2014admin Uncategorized

Using a high-throughput screening process, scientists have for the first time identified molecules with the potential to block the accumulation of a toxic eye protein. This protein called myocilin can lead to early onset of glaucoma. Researchers have implicated a mutant form of a protein a possible root cause of this increased eye pressure. This […]

Saffron may be of therapeutic benefit

January 24, 2014admin Uncategorized

Research from Tehran University of Medical Sciences’ Psychiatric Research Center in 2004 examined the benefits of an extract of Crocus sativus (Saffron) on mood. This short-term, pilot, double-blind randomized trial determined that 30mg of Saffron per day showed a similar positive effect on mood as 100 mg/day of imipramine. The main overall finding from this […]

Brahmi for Stress

January 21, 2014admin Uncategorized

Bacopa or Brahmi has been used for thousands of years in “Ayurvedic” medicine as a brain tonic to improve brain activity. In an increasingly stressful world, Brahmi has rapidly become popular. Stress and anxiety affects learning and memory. Brahmi reduces these negative effects while providing benefits in learning and memory. It further enhances nerve impulse […]