The Consequences of High Homocysteine Levels
Homocysteine is a little-known yet powerful bio-marker for heart disease and strokes, but also dementia. More and more research papers now conclude that high blood levels of homocysteine pose a significant risk for two common types of dementia – Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia – a risk factor that is within your control. High homocysteine (Hcy) […]
The Role of Homocysteine in Mental Health
When you get your cholesterol panel done, ask for homocysteine too – it is a factor in blood clotting. You may know that homocysteine is a toxin which, when elevated, increases your risk of heart attack and strokes. But it is also implicated in mental health problems too, such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disease, psychoses, […]
Psoriasis in a nutshell
This is a relatively common skin condition where patches of skin become thick and red, and you almost develop ‘scales’. It doesn’t often itch, it just looks awful, and it can occur anywhere on the body. Many things can trigger it, including: • poor diet and nutritional deficiencies (the main cause) • gluten, dairy products, […]
