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vitamin C inhibits acetylcholinesterase.  This will increase acetylcholine and thus can play a role in Alzheimer's disease.  People with Alzheimers disease have low levels of Vitamin C.  Vitamin C shown to improve memory in Alzheimer's mouse model.

Diabetes associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease in young men, middle aged women, and the elderly.

Estradiol (E2) shown to be neuroprotective in those with microglial excitotoxicity diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.  this study looked at a rat model.  The effect was not through inhibition of NF-kappaB, but through MAP kinase.

Excellent review of the current literature on Testosterone and cardiovascular disease as well as a brief discussion of the flaws in the recent published articles pointing to increased CVD with Testosterone therapy.

low Total Testosterone associated with increased BMI, systolic blood pressure, glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL apolipoprotien B and A1. Low Testosterone is associated with increased cardiovascular disease.  Men at risk for cardiovascular disease must be evaluated for hormones.

Women with the lower estradiol levels have an associated increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.  Inverse relationship found in women.

Vitamin D support provides benefit in those with Lupus.  The proposed mechanism is through the balance of Treg cells and Th17 cells.  This imbalance plays a role in the etiology of autoimmune disease and those with autoimmune disease, such as in Lupus, frequently have low vitamin D levels.

Fructose implicated in just about every chronic disease of aging through obesity.

Balance of Testosterone and Estradiol plays role in prostate disease.   With age in men comes declining Testosterone, yet estrogen productions stay the same to increase.  This significantly alters the estrogen receptors and prostate disease risk.

curcumin and vitamin D synergistic in beta-amyloid removal in Alzheimer's disease. 

It is important to understand that hormones in serum do not reflect the hormonal environment in the prostate.  Additionally, the diseased prostate does not respond the same as a healthy prostate.  That is high advanced Prostate cancer will respond to estrogen therapy and early prostate disease will increase with increased aromatase Testosterone to Estradiol conversion.

serum Testosterone levels increasing in the normal range were found to be associated with a reduced risk of Crohn's disease in women.   No such relationship was found with ulcerative colitis, with DHEA, or with SHBG.

Study finds vitamin D is most significant predictor of CAD > than age, gender (male), hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.  Traditional Dogma is not going to care much for these results.  

young children have a different set of needs than adults. Aesthetically, devices designed for kids are often sleek and colorful, and functionally, they are typically lightweight and adjustable. As any parent knows, young people don't stay the same size for long and since a wheelchair is a major purchase -- don't want a simple growth spurt to render it useless. Wheelchair category offers models that feature seat width and depth adjustability, elevating legrests, and other versatile features. As a weight-bearing activity is critical to proper physical and mental function-which is why children with cerebral palsy, who may sit for stretches in a wheelchair and typically are unable to stand on their own, can benefit greatly from pediatric standers as part of a comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program. Pediatric standers are offered in passive, active and mobile formats: Passive standers stay in one place and feature a support surface, active standers allow reciprocal movement of the extremities while in a standing position, and mobile standers enable users to self-propel. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair: Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Description: The model designed for cerebral palsy child only. Ultra light weight aluminium alloy frame. Seat Width 38 cms (15"). Net Weight: 18.5 kgs. Epoxy powder coated frame. Detachable arm rest & foot rest provided. Elevated and swinging foot rest. Elevated foot rest provided to elevate leg angle. Height adjustable and detachable head rest. Hydraulic reclining high back for a comfortable posture. Hydraulic adjustable seat angle. Detachable back and seat pad. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & calg Foldable. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cloth look like water proof upholstery. Anti wheels for better safety and stability. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & leg. Folding action. Lever and paddle brakes provide

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of conditions caused by medical abnormalities in the development of a fetus or the early life of a child. These lead to damage or delayed development in the brain. The disorder is permanent and, though it does not worsen with age, the level of functionality of a person with cerebral palsy varies widely: in some cases, effects may be very minor, while in others, movement is impaired to the extent that a wheelchair is required. Common complications associated with CP vary by the type of CP disorder but can include vision problems, seizures, learning disabilities, and issues speaking, writing, and performing other tasks. Cerebral palsy causes problems with muscle tone, movement, balance and/or coordination. Symptoms and effects range from mild to severe. In some infants, problems are evident soon after birth. In others, diagnosis comes in later infancy or toddlerhood. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Description: The model designed for cerebral palsy child only. Ultra light weight aluminium alloy frame. Seat Width 38 cms (15"). Net Weight: 18.5 kgs. Epoxy powder coated frame. Detachable arm rest & foot rest provided. Elevated and swinging foot rest. Elevated foot rest provided to elevate leg angle. Height adjustable and detachable head rest. Hydraulic reclining high back for a comfortable posture. Hydraulic adjustable seat angle. Detachable back and seat pad. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & calg Foldable. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cloth look like water proof upholstery. Anti wheels for better safety and stability. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & leg Folding action. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Recline system: Recline system provides kids with the most comfortable resting environment. It also allows stretching abdomin

vitamin D supplementation (2,000 IU) prolongs remission of Crohn's disease.  Of interesting note, the vitamin D group maintained gut integrity and had a decrease in gut permeability.

Vitamin D deficiency and CardioVascular disease

Low Testosterone decreases survival in those with heart disease

Magnesium and Zinc improve neurodegenerative disease via glutamate blockade; Poor energy production at foundation of neurodegenerative disease

Must read on the free radical theory of aging to application of disease prevention as it relates to neurodegenerative disease