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Have you ever thought of a study drug?

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Well,there is something called Adderall. It is the brand name for a mixture of amphetamine salts that was developed for treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many use Adderall even without the doctor prescribing it. Since it is closely related to amphetamine salts,therefore it is a close relative of methamphetamine also,commonly known as meth!  When Adderall is ingested,it takes effect on the brain within an hour. Adderall affects neuroreceptors in the central nervous system,increasing the levels of dopamine and serotonin. In patients suffering from ADHD,genetic studies have indicated that these individuals may have dysfunctional dopamine release. Because of lack of dopamine,the brain will constantly seek out stimulants,resulting in getting distracted often,commonly seen in ADHD patients. The Adderall releases the dopamine and serotonin that overcomes this deficit in ADHD patients,causing increased focus and making them feel less distracted. Adderall also causes th

Wondering about Alpha - 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?

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Alpha - 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is basically a rare hereditary condition which often leads to a decrease in the circulating AAT levels,which leads to an increase in the risk of a liver disease in adults and even children,but some aspects have still remained unresolved. The main problem is that AATD is underdiagnosed. The symptoms of AATD deficiency can range from a small scale to a large scale such as: 1. Weight loss 2. Tiredness 3. Wheezing and shortness of breath 4. Rapid heartbeat upon standing 5. Vision problems 6. Repeated lung infections Some people do not have any symptoms. Genetic tests and blood tests can tell if you have it. If you experience repeated lung infections,you must probably take lung tests too. Extra oxygen and medicines can be used for treating this. Sometimes,the severe causes may even cause a lung transplant. And smoking and drinking alcohol must come to an end if you do not want such things in your body.

Is there only one disease? Is it a misconception that there are many diseases?

There is only one human disease,and there are not thousands of different diseases. Now, its obvious that many of you will come up with HIV and influenza as two different diseases,but the truth is HIV virus has never been seen till present. It's just an assumption of virus or a hypothesis. Most diseases are tested using a symptom based formula for determining which disease you have. Viral loading is used for HIV. This viral loading is determined in a simple way. Well,first,a blood sample is taken and put in a blender,and at last,the result is filtered. Then the particles of a certain size are said to be 'viruses'. Just because a particle of matter is of a certain size,it doesn't make it a virus. It is well known that if we avoid some chocolates or anything else,we will never get a 'cold','flu' or 'influenza virus.' Well that's because there are no viruses. The bacteria in the gut can leak into the blood stream by a problem called leaky gut

Why do apple slices turn brown?

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Well,when an apple is cut,one of it's plant tissue becomes injured. When oxygen is present in cells,the polyphenol oxidase enzymes in the chloroplasts oxidise phenolic compounds rapidly which are naturally present in the apple tissues to brown coloured secondary products. It is then reacted to form compounds with amino acids or proteins,or sometimes they self assemble to make polymers,giving the brown colour. Sometimes,we wonder - why some apples become brown faster than the others? Well,it is because different apple varieties contain different levels of polyphenols,and therefore some brown faster than the others. It is the same case for pears and bananas too. And another interesting fact is that this enzymatic browning is also responsible for the dark colour of coffee,black tea,and cocoa.  If you want to reduce the browning of your apple slices,you can probably try the following: 1. Keep the slices refrigerated to slow down the reaction. 2. Coating them with lemon juice can p

Can marijuana be used for medicinal purposes?

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Marijuana can be used for treating nausea caused by cancer, chemotherapy,poor appetite and weight loss caused by HIV,etc. Our body already makes Marijuana like chemicals that affect inflammation,pain,etc. but Marijuana can sometimes make those natural chemicals work better. Medical marijuana can be used as a liquid extract,heated until the active ingredients are released provided no smoke comes out,or it can even be eaten by putting it in cookies. Well there are some side effects of using marijuana such as dizziness,short term memory loss and drowsiness, but they don't last long. More serious side effects include severe anxiety. When using it,it is more likely that you don't know of it's potential to cause cancer and its side effects. So its better not to use it until you have got it prescribed by your doctor in a card. People under the age of 18,pregnant women, and people with heart disease should be more resistant to marijuana.

How does diet affect our general well being?

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Those whose dietary patterns include fresh fruits and vegetables,whole grains, legumes,etc. have a lower risk of major chronic diseases and mainly diet related diseases. Highly processed snacks and takeaway food products rich in tasty fat and sugar have now replaced the nutrient rich and unprocessed food in our diet. People who eat more of unhealthy and junk foods are at a higher risk of depression. Obesity increases the risk of depression and dementia while depression prompts obesity. A diet supplemented with nuts,olive oil and a low fat calorie restricted diet improves blood pressure levels, inflammation,insulin sensitivity and other markers of heart disease. Eating enough overall calories per day – ideally as part of balanced meals and snacks at regular time intervals – can help keep you energized. Healthy foods can even improve your sleep, which plays an important role in weight control. Eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are satisfied can help keep your blood pr

How can mitosis cause cancer?

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Have you ever thought about mitosis causing cancer? Well,first of all,mitosis is the most common form of cell division that helps in growth and repair. During mitosis,the cell makes an exact copy of itself and splits itself into two daughter cells. It is generally controlled by the genes inside the cells. But sometimes,this control can go wrong. If this happens in just a single cell,it can replicate itself to make new cells that are also out of control. Well,these mostly are,cancer cells. Without the control systems that normal cells have,they replicate rapidly. Tumors or lumps are formed by cancer cells that damage the surrounding tissues. Sometimes,these cancer cells may break off from original tumor and spread in the blood to other parts of the body. scientificallyproventhat.blogspot.com