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Gene Therapy Reverses Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease ScienceDaily (Mar. 17, 2011)  — A gene therapy called NLX-P101 dramatically reduces movement impairment in Parkinson's patients, according to results of a Phase 2 study published today in the journal  Lancet Neurology . The approach introduces a gene into the brain to normalize chemical signaling. A new study brings hope for Parkinson sufferers. The study is the first successful randomized, double-blind clinical trial of a gene therapy for Parkinson's or any neurologic disorder, and it represents the culmination of 20 years of research by study co-authors Dr. Michael Kaplitt, vice chairman for research in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and a neurosurgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Dr. Matthew During, originally at Yale University and now professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, neuroscience and neurological surgery...

Are you getting enough sleep?  Maybe you could squeeze in a 'Nanna Nap' to ease your situation and lower your blood pressure.... The frenetic lifestyle   some of us now lead with extra work loads to make ends meet,   studying   part-time to improve   our chances of a better position in life, staying up half the night studying or doing our chores because we can't get it done in normal hours…. The perils of modern society and then there's the internet and what about television? Not to mention the attention we need to give our loved ones and the other people in our life... If we get a few moments to spare we then 'watch' TV to relax!   To try and fit it all in to our daily schedule, there's no wonder we are sleep-deprived.   Going to bed later, but still getting up at the same time has had to have an effect on our waking performance, and possibly our stress level tolerance. According to Science Daily:   "The average sleep duration is now almost 2 ho...

Are you feeling run-down, tired or feel like you have lost that 'spring in your step'? What do you eat? How is your diet, can you be sure you are getting all the essential nutrients from what you eat? Do you eat a balanced variety of fruit and vegetables? Are you getting most of your food out of a packet? Do you have trouble sleeping? If you are eating a well balanced diet but not eating primarily organically grown foods, t hen you could still be experiencing signs of a Mineral imbalance or deficiency. Even the soils that we grow our foods in are becoming consistently depleted of essential nutrients. And what about stress? Do you find there are just not enough hours in the day....? Your health, well-being and energy levels can, over time, be adversely affected if you are not receiving the essential nutrients in your diet, and not having sufficient rest and relaxation to begin with. But how do you know if you are coming up short on the essential minerals for your body...

Rhodochrosite - helps release emotional stress Poppy Jasper - helps to gain a positive outlook Lapis - releases tension & soothes a worried mind Lapis Lazuli - balances the mind Rhodonite - stabilizes your emotions Aventurine - releases anxiety Moonstone - relieves anxiety Amethyst - heals the mind and aids in meditation Jade - helps you to relax Kunzite - gives emotional support Malachite - brings harmony into your life Rose Quartz - will give you emotional balance Tree Agate - helps you to view yourself with clarity Amber - lifts emotional burdens Coral - enhances your emotional balance Morganite - Helps to release unhealthy emotional patterns  Generally any Blue or Green stones have a calming or soothing influence - Carry any one of these stones to promote more calm, truth and serenity in your daily life.  

1. Chia Seeds  - 100% natural raw food – High in natural anti-oxidants; efa's; Protein; Calcium; fibre AND is Gluten-free!!! Have you heard of Chia seeds? Chia is the 'latest' (actually rediscovered) wonder food of the Century! Chia, (salvia hispanica L.) a member of the sage family is an ancient food of the Mayan, Aztec and Southwest Native American people and was a staple in their diet along with corn, beans and amaranth. Chia seeds are gaining popularity again as one of the highest plant-based source of Omega-3 known to man. (Linseeds being the other more well known highest plant-based source). You are probably familiar with the anti-inflammatory benefits and the importance of including essential fatty acids such as Omega-3, (a-linolenic acid) in our diet. Even conventional medical practitioners prescribe Omega-3 for prevention or treatment of disorders such as depression and ADHD; as well as heart disease and hypertension (which can be c...

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