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If you have a recurring ovarian cyst you already know that it can be a painful experience and very difficult to get rid of. Assuming your doctor is not taking a watchful waiting approach, you have probably received some help through pain killers and hormone therapy. You know the ultimate means of removing the cyst is surgery and you probably are not looking forward to that.

Why does this cyst keep coming back?

Traditional medicine says there is no way to prevent cysts. So long as you have ovaries you will have ovarian cysts. But traditional medicine only focuses on treating symptoms, not the root cause of the cysts. Continue reading ‘Is There a Way to End Recurring Ovarian Cysts?’ »

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Lifestyle factors are important. For example, studies have shown reduced cognitive decline amongst older people who walk regularly. By exercising for a fit body, you also benefit from improved blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which improves mental acuity, balance and motor skills as well. Exercise also causes the release of “feel good hormones” or endorphins.  Some depressed people benefit so much from exercise that they are able to forgo their antidepressants, which are sometimes the cause of memory problems. Another benefit of exercise was seen in a study where it  was found that the brain produced significantly more of an important brain cell protein growth factor after exercise, increasing mental acuity and memory.

People who eat a lot of leafy green vegetables and eat fish at least once a week have also been found to show reduced cognitive decline with aging. Another important finding is that sugar can be a cause of memory decline. Studies have shown reduced blood supply to the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus, an area involved in memory formation, after a high sugar meal resulting in a blood sugar spike. This is a finding that has been seen in diabetics. It is therefore very important to watch your diet and to control diabetes. Continue reading ‘How Can We Protect Our Brains from Declining as We Move into Old Age?’ »