Food antioxidant ergothioneine may aid survival of cancer-causing H. pylori

Food antioxidant ergothioneine may aid survival of cancer-causing H. pylori

In a newly published Yale study, researchers have identified, an otherwise beneficial antioxidant compound, known as ergothioneine (EGT), may actually protect or selectively confer a competitive colonization advantage in host (stomach and duodenal) tissue, to the...
Neuropsin, a photoreceptor protein, can control circadian rhythm independent from the brain

Neuropsin, a photoreceptor protein, can control circadian rhythm independent from the brain

Our circadian rhythm is controlled by light, via photoreceptive proteins called “opsins”, like neuropsin and melanopsin.  Humans possess photoreceptors, like neuropsin, in just about every surface and subcutaneous area of the body – adipocytes (fat),...
A Four Part, Comprehensive Approach, For Resistant or Stubborn Pinworm / Threadworm Infection*

A Four Part, Comprehensive Approach, For Resistant or Stubborn Pinworm / Threadworm Infection*

Pinworm and Threadworm Infection Pinworm / Threadworm – The Facts Pinworm (USA) or Threadworm (UK) infection, also known as enterobiasis is caused by the nematode (roundworm) Enterobius vermicularis. Young children and their household members, including adults,...
Body Remodeling, Beyond Wolff’s Law

Body Remodeling, Beyond Wolff’s Law

Beyond Wolff’s Law – Introduction My theory on why the body remodels and adapts was developed over a 20 year period of time. My theory holds credibility as a corollary to the long-standing law in anatomy and physiology known as – Wolff’s law. Wolff’s...