The human body contains trillions of cells, each one of them acting like a mini factory where various chemical processes take place. Over time the cell’s components can wear out and production of related waste products can accumulate, leading to the build-up of unwanted molecules, which can damage some of
They say if an idea or a theory is repeated long enough, people will start to believe it and accept it as fact. This seems to be especially true of the hypothesis from the 1960’s that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, due to low levels
Blood is essential to life. This constantly circulating fluid provides the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal. It is made up of four components, namely red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Plasma: Plasma is the light, amber colored liquid component, which makes up about 55% of the
Inflammation is an intricate chemical process in the body and is the natural reaction that occurs when the immune system detects any injury or infection that the body needs protection from. How inflammation works: When the immune system detects any irritation, injury, or infection, the process of acute inflammation starts
As sugar is added to lots of foods and beverages, many people probably eat and drink more sugar than they may realise. Reducing sugar intake is a healthy idea, although it is quite a challenge to reduce the intake of sugar, as it acts like a drug in the brain.
The human brain is regarded as the most sophisticated, complex system in the known universe. It stands to reason that such a precious system, your internal mainframe computer, should be well protected. To this end the brain is encased in the 7mm thick skull, surrounded by protective cerebrospinal fluid and
Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time. Cancer refers to any malignant growth or tumor that can occur in any organ or tissue in the body, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. Cancer is caused by changes to the DNA in cells. Genetic changes that
Cryotherapy is also known as cold therapy and refers to the use of low temperature in medical therapy. It is commonly used to relieve sprains, muscle pain, and swelling due to soft tissue damage. It is a well-known remedy to accelerate recovery in athletes after exercise. As cryotherapy in its
Keeping a gratitude journal seems to be one of the latest self-help fads doing the rounds. Is this just another trendy self-improvement activity? Apart from a “feel-good” experience, is there any scientific proof of the value of keeping such a journal, and what would the value be? What is gratitude?
The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe, but short on its heels is the intricate biochemical factory that regulates the functioning of the body – a variety of individual chemical processes that work together in prefect harmony. One of these chemical processes originates in the
