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Archive for January, 2009

Jan 27th, 2009

Bromelain (Pineapple enzyme)

Posted by admin @ 2:59 am
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme (an enzyme that digests proteins) found in fresh pineapple. It is often used to treat muscle injuries and as a digestive aid. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Bromelain is a natural anticoagulant that works by breaking down the blood-clotting protein fibrin. This may help to explain why results of at least two clinical trials suggest that the enzyme can help to improve the symptoms of angina Continue reading
Jan 27th, 2009

Use of Melatonin in Children

Posted by admin @ 2:52 am
I am just posting this for my own reference. Feel free to reply. I am tired of being accused of being a bad parent for giving Korben 0.25 mg of melatonin TWICE in the entirety of his life. My reasons for doing it are no one's business but my own, but I DID do my research before I decided to give it to him. Not only did I research it Continue reading
Jan 27th, 2009

Are we on the brink of living forever?

Posted by admin @ 2:40 am
No one ever said it would be easy to live forever. We may need ultra-low calorie diets – think baked soybeans, sardines and protein powders – and we'll certainly need to break a sweat at the gym. But throw in a generous helping of scientific advances, and beating the current world record of 122? 1-2 years starts to look downright doable. You might even live to 150 or longer Continue reading