Infrared light, particularly near infrared light (NIR), already shown to be effective in wound healing, is now being tested on individuals to see if reduction in hair cells in the ear can be lessened or prevented from noise induced hearing loss. Mice and rats have proven the method to be effective already. Rats given the treatment in one ear had more hair cells than their other ear after being exposed to noise. Mice given the NIR treatment for ten minutes in a single session had better hearing after being exposed to noise opposed to mice who did not have this treatment. Experiments with human individuals are now underway.

Key Takeaways:

• Research studies in the past have shown that infrared light can help prevent the death of hair cells which are essential to our hearing.
• Most humans are born with about 15,000 hair cells in each ear and they deteriorate as we age and get exposed to loud noises.
• Animal research has shown that near infrared light can significantly reduce hair cell loss if given for an hour each day after noise exposure.

“Now researchers at the University of Miami are assessing the effectiveness of infrared light delivered to the ear in reducing the effects of noise exposure.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9563879/Beaming-infrared-light-ear-combat-hearing-loss-tests-show.html

A jelly, made out of donated umbilical cords might stimulate the growth of cushioning cartilage. The Jelly, called Wharton’s jelly, will be injected into the knees of patients of osteoarthritis. Testing has been done on animals and has the potential of reversing damage to the joints. A trial will be conducted with 12 patients at first. Osteoarthritis is common in millions of people, and is the wear and tear of joints as you age, are overweight, have a family history and sports injuries. Studies are being conducted in both the United States and the UK.

Key Takeaways:

• Tests have shown that Wharton’s jelly may be able to reverse damage done to the joints in osteoarthritis patients.
• The current treatment for damaged joints is painkillers that work as anti inflammatories but they can damage the stomach with long term use.
• Scientists have also been trying to figure out if stem cells have the ability to reverse joint damage but more research needs to be done.

“Around nine million people in the UK have osteoarthritis, where cartilage breaks down, meaning bones rub together, causing inflammation and pain.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9513583/Jelly-renew-damaged-knee-joints.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

According to Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby, the Covid test we have all heard about on the news, read in the paper, and discussed with our health physicians, is nothing more than a hoax. He claims the test, the PRC test, cannot measure viral load…which is crucial in the study of infectious disease. He goes on to state that we have all been lead to believe we’ve been in the middle of a pandemic. With this all said, he wants all lockdowns and closures reversed so the country can start to get back on its feet.

Key Takeaways:

• The late Kary B. Mullis, who invented the PCR test, said it was unsuited for estimating numbers.
• The WHO confirms the PCR Test is flawed, though they don’t say so in in such language.
• There is no justification for the lockdown which has caused social panic, poverty and unemployment.

“If you took a trombone mouthpiece—which is a deep cup, quite unique to that instrument—and then replicated it one hundred times, one thousand, one million times… you still would not have a trombone.”

Read more: https://alternative-doctor.com/blog/the-hoax-is-over-but-will-they-let-it-go/

Believe it or not, cheese is one of the best foods that humans can consume in order to protect their brain and neural health. Cheese has a bunch of different nutrients that are beneficial to our health such as calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K2. Eating cheese gives the body protein an amino acids as well as a bunch of different vitamins and minerals. It also contains CLA which can help fight off cancer. Cheese also aids in fighting off high blood pressure as well as type two diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

• Cheese has many nutrients that are good for your body such as calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K2.
• Cheese is a great source for protein and amino acids as well as omega-3 fats and vitamins. Cheese also has CLA which can help fight cancer.
• Cheese can help you fight off long term diseases such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

“The study evaluated self-reported intake of 49 foods, including fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, bread, coffee and wine, and compared it to fluid intelligence trajectories among the participants, some of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease while some did not.”

Read more: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2021/02/20/cheese-is-one-of-the-most-neuroprotective-foods.aspx

A new study from the University of Michigan reveals the dangers of vaping marijuana. Compared to those who vape nicotine, smoke nicotine cigarettes, or smoke pot, adolescents who vape marijuana are twice as likely to suffer respiratory problems. The study looked at 12 to 17 year-olds and whether they reported wheezing in the chest while sleeping, speaking, or exercising. The research team members were quick to add that their findings do not mean that e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes, or smoked cannabis aren’t also damaging to one’s health.

Key Takeaways:

• This study doesn’t mean vaping nicotine, smoking cigarettes or marijuana aren’t bad for you, they just aren’t as bad as vaping weed for lung injuries.
• The researchers believed coming into the study that e-cigarettes would be the product most associated with severe symptoms.
• The team studied a group of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years old and they were asked to talk about their use of these items for the last 30 days and their lifetime.

“They found that adolescents who vaped marijuana were about twice as likely to report respiratory symptoms, like wheezing, in the chest, which is a sign of lung damage.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9323193/Vaping-marijuana-WORSE-using-regular-e-cigarettes-claims-study.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Fourteen countries have halted jabs of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine out of concerns over blood clots. In particular, German regulators are concerned about occurrences of sinus vein thrombosis. However, statistics show that the Pfizer vaccine has been connected with more blood clots than the AstraZeneca, although both numbers are low (38 and 30) and not higher than normal. In comparison, rates of blood clotting are hundreds of times higher among those taking the Pill. Health experts (including the WHO) have supported the AstraZeneca vaccine, arguing that it isn’t clear it is causing more blood clots, and that its benefits far outweigh the costs.

Key Takeaways:

• The EMA, WHO and UK government have all said the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe to use.
• There have been 38 reports of blood clots among those receiving Pfizer’s vaccine, and 30 from AstraZeneca’s.
• In Britain, there are 3,000 blood clots per month in normal times due to various causes.

“It joined the World Health Organization and the UK government in offering a full-throated defence of the vaccine amid fury at European heavyweights for suspending the jabs.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9366963/Coronavirus-Pfizers-Covid-vaccine-linked-blood-clots-AstraZenecas-UK.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

There are quite a few things that you can do to help reduce your stress which can lead to a longer life. Gardening is a great way to relax and lower stress as it can improve your focus and also make you more compassionate. It also will lead to a healthier diet if you decide to consume what you grow. Maintaining a healthy sex life also can help reduce stress as orgasms are a great stress reliever. Finally, taking a daily walk can help lower your all cause mortality and fresh air is great for all.

Key Takeaways:

• Gardening is a great way to reduce stress as it keeps you busy and it will improve your healthy by eating what you plant.
• A healthy sex life is a great way to reduce stress because when we orgasm, we lower stress right away.
• Go for a daily walk as this will lower all cause mortality and it also will allow you to get some fresh air.

“Doing good deeds is another proactive way to improve your quality of life. Not only can it give way to a “helper’s high” from acts of kindness, but volunteering for a cause you’re passionate about can also be a grounding experience.”

Read more: https://www.wellandgood.com/stress-reducing-activities/

Quercetin is found to stimulate the part of the brain that is responsible for your emotional response as well as as your decision making. There are certain foods that are found to carry quercetin that can help with your brain and one of those foods are apple peels. Your brain can also be stimulated by exercise as well as other things. There are other ways to help keep your brain healthy, and the foods as well as exercise can also help with your immunity.

Key Takeaways:

• The hippocampus is the place in the brain where emotional responses are generated.
• Your behavior depends on your ability to acquire new knowledge and represent information.
• Exercise is also something that stimulates brain growth, and there are strategies that protect it.

“The hippocampus is a well-studied part of the brain, which takes its name from the shape that resembles a seahorse. This area plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, coding and learning.3 Another of its major functions is forming a cognitive map, which is related to your ability to acquire new knowledge, store it and recall it.”

Read more: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2021/02/25/quercetin-found-to-stimulate-new-brain-cells.aspx

There are many different things that you can do in order to protect your hair and your scalp during the winter months. Getting an anti-dandruff shampoo is a great way to protect the scalp as reliever the symptoms of dandruff. Purchasing a silk pillowcase can also prevent your hair from drying out when you are laying down or sleeping. Make sure that you don’t go outside with wet hair as in the cold weather, your hair can freeze and break off.

Key Takeaways:

• Investing in a silk pillow case will help you avoid your hair drying out when you are laying down and/or sleeping.
• Protect your hair from the winter by not blow drying it or straightening it as this takes moisture out of your hair and makes it dry.
• Don’t go outside with wet hair as this can cause your hair to freeze and break off.

“However, keeping your scalp healthy and hydrated needn’t be a hard task according to top trichologist Stephanie Sey.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9269937/Expert-reveals-protect-hair-scalp-against-winter.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Health monitors are heavily tested by the FDA after their manufacturers build them at their highest quality. Most devices will not fail but many will display signs of bias. This can happen in devices like Pulse oximeters which shine a light on the skin in order to sense the color of the blood. These are highly accurate but can show different readings with black patients. A similar incident occurs with newborn bilirubin measurement as well as heart rate monitors.

Key Takeaways:

• Medical devices do not always work with one hundred percent accuracy so smartphones are even more susceptible to failure.
• Pulse oximeters can sometimes give inaccurate readings with black people because these shine light on the skin to get blood readings.
• Sometimes when devices are not tested on a diverse group of people they can have certain biases across the board.

“In recent years, there’s been a veritable explosion in the number and type of health monitoring devices available in smartphones and fitness apps.”

Read more: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-health-monitor-have-device-bias-2021021921985