Saliva
Description
Viscous, transparent liquid secreted by cells of the Salivary Glands - an average of 1 litre of Saliva is produced within the body each day.
The body's production of Saliva is controlled by the Hypothalamus.
Biological Function of Saliva
Digestive System
Saliva is the initial endogenous chemical involved in the process of Digestion and helps to neutralize acids that enter the body via the mouth.
Immune System
Saliva kills some types of Detrimental Bacteria in the Mouth before it can enter the bloodstream.
Musculoskeletal System
Saliva moistens the Mucous Membranes of the Mouth.
Saliva helps to prevent Tooth Decay by cleansing the mouth of cariogenic Carbohydrates and by neutralizing Lactic Acid (due to Sialin).
Senses
Saliva enhances the ability of the Taste Buds to detect the taste of Foods.
Constituents of Saliva
Digestive Enzymes
Amylase (also known as Ptyalin or Salivary Amylase) is responsible for the Digestive functions of Saliva.
Proteins
Immunoglobulin IgA (an Antibody) is present in Saliva.
Mucin (a Glycoprotein) is responsible for Saliva's ability to moisten the Mucous Membranes of the Mouth.
Sialin is responsible for Saliva's ability to neutralize Lactic Acid that contributes to Tooth Decay.
Water
Water is a component of Saliva.
These Herbs Stimulate the Flow of Saliva
Active Constituents
Schizophrenia
Description
Severe Mental Disorder characterized by a disintegration of the process of thinking, loss of contact with reality and loss of emotional responsiveness.
Schizophrenia sufferers usually feel that their thoughts, sensations and actions are controlled by, or shared with others.
These Substances Alleviate Schizophrenia
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Fatty Acids
Schizophrenia sufferers have low levels of Prostaglandin E1.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Amino Acids
Methionine alleviates Schizophrenia where Schizophrenia is caused by excess Histamine.
Minerals
Manganese alleviates Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenics lose excessive amounts of Zinc through the Urine.
Quinones
Coenzyme Q10 alleviates the symptoms of Schizophrenia.
Smart Drugs
Deprenyl is very effective at alleviating Schizophrenia [scientific research - humans: average 68% full remission from depression and 21% moderate improvement @ dosage of 5-10 mg per day combined with 1-6 grams of Phenylalanine].
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) lessens Anxiety and Inhibitions in Schizophrenia sufferers [scientific research - humans].
Ondansetron is under investigation as a treatment for Schizophrenia.
Zatosetron is under investigation as a treatment for Schizophrenia.
Vitamins
Schizophrenia can occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency.
The Nicotinic Acid form of Vitamin B3 alleviates Schizophrenia by binding to the Benzodiazepine Receptors in the Brain.
Vitamin B6 alleviates Schizophrenia.
Vitamin C alleviates Schizophrenia - @ 10-20 grams per day.
These Foods Alleviate Schizophrenia
Flax Seed Oil improves the behaviour of persons afflicted with Schizophrenia [scientific research].
Orthodox Medical Treatment for Schizophrenia
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Major Tranquillizers (i.e. Butyrophenones and Phenothiazines) are often employed in the treatment of Schizophrenia - they achieve their effects by opposing the actions of Dopamine.
These Substances can Cause/Exacerbate Schizophrenia
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Neurotransmitters
Excessive levels of Dopamine can cause Schizophrenia (Major Tranquillizer Pharmaceuticals alleviate Schizophrenia by opposing the actions of Dopamine).
Excessive levels of Histamine can cause Schizophrenia.
Excessive levels of Norepinephrine (NE) can cause Schizophrenia.
Hormones - Toxic Byproducts
Adrenochrome is implicated in Schizophrenia.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Amino Acids
Schizophrenia sufferers should NOT consume Arginine supplements.
Schizophrenia sufferers should not consume Glutamic Acid supplements as their Brains usually contain excessive levels of Glutamic Acid.
Excessive consumption of supplementary Tyrosine may exacerbate Schizophrenia (due to Tyrosine's influence on increasing the production of Norepinephrine).
Methylxanthines
Schizophrenia sufferers should not consume Caffeine (due to its ability to elevate Norepinephrine levels).
Minerals
Excessive consumption of Copper has been linked to Schizophrenia in some persons.
Excessive consumption of Manganese can cause Schizophrenia [excessive consumption of oral Manganese is extremely rate and it should be noted that non-excessive consumption of Manganese can alleviate Schizophrenia].
Schizophrenia Sufferers Should Not Consume these Herbs
Active Constituents
Schizophrenia sufferers should reduce their consumption of Coffee (due to its ability to elevate Norepinephrine levels) Caffeine
Forms of Schizophrenia
Catatonic Schizophrenia: Marked motor disturbances.
Hebephrenic Schizophrenia: Begins in adolescence or young adulthood.
Paranoid Schizophrenia: Characterized by prominent delusions.
See Also:
Depression
Endogenous Depression
Paranoia
Seborrhea
Also known as: Greasy Skin; Oily Skin
Description
Excessive production and secretion of Sebum by the Sebaceous Glands.
These Substances Alleviate Seborrhea
Minerals
Seborrhea can occur as a result of Potassium deficiency.
Vitamins
Seborrhea can occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
These Foods or Herbs Alleviate Seborrhea
Aniseed (tea consumed internally) can alleviate the oily Skin associated with Seborrhea.
Horseradish (juice diluted by 50% applied topically) cleanses and regenerates oily, greasy & blemished skin. [Caution: Use sparingly and only for short periods as prolonged application can cause blisters].
Lavender (oil applied topically) helps to control excessive secretion of Sebum.
Potato (applied topically) cleanses the oily Skin associated with Seborrhea.
Seborrhea Increases the Risk of these Ailments
Musculoskeletal System
Seborrhea predisposes its sufferers to Acne.
Seborrhea is implicated in Seborrheic Dermatitis.
These Ailments can Cause Seborrhea
Sexual System - Female
Seborrhea can occur as a result of some forms of Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT).
See Also:
Acne Oily Hair
Sebaceous Glands Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sebum Skin Ailments
Skin - Dry
Description
Lack of moisture/oil in the upper layers of the Skin.
These Substances Alleviate Dry Skin
ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Skin Improvers - Topical
Na-PCA is the principle natural moisturizer found in human Skin - topically applied exogenous Na-PCA effectively moisturizes the Skin, thereby alleviating Dry Skin [scientific research - humans: topically applied exogenous Na-PCA very effectively attracts water in from the atmosphere into the skin].
Sterols
Cholesterol (after its secretion from glands in the Skin) protects the Skin from dehydration.
EXOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (including Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid) (applied topically) alleviate Dry Skin and slough off dry, flaky, dead Skin Cells that accumulate on the surface of the Skin.
Amino Acids
Tyrosine alleviates Dry Skin - but only when the underlying cause of Dry Skin is Hypothyroidism.
Fatty Acids
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) deficiency.
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) (applied topically) moisturizes Dry Skin [scientific research].
Linoleic Acid (LA) alleviates Dry Skin.
Minerals
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Iodine deficiency.
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Potassium deficiency.
Zinc helps to prevent Dry Skin - rough or cracked Skin can occur as a result of Zinc deficiency - chelated forms of Zinc are especially beneficial in the treatment of rough, dry Skin.
Vitamins
Dry, flaky Skin can occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Dry Skin (especially on the arms or elbows) can occur as a result of Vitamin A deficiency [caution: extremely large dosages of supplemental Vitamin A over a long period of time can CAUSE Dry Skin].
Vitamin E (applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
Volatile Oils
Levomenol (applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
These Foods or Herbs Alleviate Dry Skin
Active Constituents
Almond Oil (applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil (applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
Avocado (consumed internally) and Avocado Oil (applied topically) alleviate Dry Skin.
Carrots (consumed orally) alleviates Dry Skin.
Chamomile is excellent for relieving Dry Skin (applied topically). Levomenol
Flax Seed Oil consumed orally - 1 tablespoon per day. Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA)
Grapes (juice applied topically) add moisture to Dry Skin.
Jojoba Oil (applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin and is readily absorbed by the Skin.
Neem Oil (consumed internally or applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
These Substances or Factors Cause Dry Skin
Aging Process
Human Skin becomes drier with the progression of the Aging Process.
Environmental Factors
Dry Skin is more prevalent in Winter than in Summer as cold weather causes the body's Unsaturated Fatty Acids to flow less freely.
Metabolism
Hypothyroidism (underactive Thyroid Gland) can cause Dry Skin.
Musculoskeletal System
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Dermatitis.
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Eczema.
Dry Skin can occur as a result of Psoriasis.
Vitamins
Excessive consumption (greater than 2 grams per day) of the Nicotinic Acid form of Vitamin B3 can cause Dry Skin in some persons.
See Also:
Dermatitis Eczema
Humectants Na-Pca
Psoriasis Skin
Skin Ailments
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