I Think I Face the End of My Career

[G.T.]

(this is all just for jim's food for thought..the links im firing off)

The effects of the ketogenic diet on behavior and cognition

Neuroprotective capacity of the ketogenic diet
Data are available that suggest that the KD has neuroprotective effects that could be applied beyond its treatment for epileptic conditions. Several studies have demonstrated that KDs can enhance cognitive function in both pathophysiological and normal healthy experimental animal systems (Appelberg et al., 2009; Xu et al., 2010). For example, KDs were able to improve the motor coordination and cognition recovery in young rats suffering from traumatic brain injury (Appelberg et al., 2009). Pro-cognitive and memory enhancement effects of KDs have been demonstrated in normal, healthy, aged rats and to a lesser extent in young rats, suggesting that age may not be a confound for KD use (Xu et al., 2010). In a murine model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in which mice express a mutated human amyloid precursor protein (APP) transgene, KDs have been shown to attenuate the production and accumulation of the cytotoxic proteolytic products of APP, i.e. amyloid-β 40/42, that are thought to underlie the etiology of AD (Van dA et al., 2005). Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig’s disease), like AD, is a neurodegenerative disorder often linked to oxidative stress of neurons. Murine models of ALS, in which transgenic mice possess a human mutation of an enzyme that protects from oxidative damage (superoxide dismutase 1), KDs can delay the onset of motor coordination loss and reduce motor neuron loss in the spinal cord (Zhao et al., 2006). KDs have also been demonstrated to reduce neuronal cell death and the generation of seizure activity in experimental models of stroke and cerebral ischemia (Tai and Truong, 2007; Tai et al., 2008). While animal studies have demonstrated many beneficial effects of KDs, due to variation in animal husbandry and experimental design, conflicting data can be obtained. For example, KD has been implicated in deficiencies in spatial learning and memory, as well as impaired brain growth (Zhao et al., 2004), although it is possible that these negative effects may be due to uncontrolled malnutrition in the KD regimen (Cunnane and Likhodii, 2004). Even with this caveat however, overall, the findings presented by various research groups certainly encourages the therapeutic use of the KD beyond epilepsy, as it offers neuroprotective effects in normal animals, and has beneficial effects in multiple murine models of neurological disorders.

When my son was around 2, he was a very fussy eater and skinny as an urchin. Twice when he caught a stomach bug, he almost immediately went into ketosis and the doctor was very concerned about it. His breath smelled so strong of ketones I thought he had swallowed nail polish remover. That's exactly what it smelled like. The doctor said at least an ounce of fluids had to stay down every hour or kiddo was going in the hospital.
So ketosis has always scared me to death. Apparently there are degrees of it.

Ketosis is safe, its keto-acidosis which is dangerous. I would have been worried, too.

 

[G.T.]

I saw Joe Namath on Howard Stern the other day talking about how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber reversed his brain injuries. That's an anecdotal grain of salt sort of thing - but might be worth a listen Jim.

Increasing the oxygen supply to the brain is pivotal in healing it or any other injury. Researchers found rosemary essential oil improved cognition in ALZ patients. A lung specialist that visited me in the hospital told me that I would be stuck with the injuries to my lungs permanently as there is no way they would ever come back. He went as far as to bet me on it. (I should have asked what was he betting for exactly) Anyhow they checked my blood oxygen levels continually because it was so low in the hospital. After getting home I used a cold vaporizer with rosemary essential oil in the water for several months as I knew it along with ginger and chlorophyll helped me. The lung doc made an appointment for me to see him. He was in a bit of a shock when my blood oxygen level came back normal. I can understand why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber would help. A doctor friend has been wanting me to come down to Texas for she can try hers out on me and see if she can get some of the lung capacity lost due to the chemical spill back for me.

This is why its imperative for continuing education for people in health care.

I know more about blood-work and nutrition than my damn primary does. Im going to look for a youngin' as a new primary soon.

 

[Moonglow]

I saw Joe Namath on Howard Stern the other day talking about how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber reversed his brain injuries. That's an anecdotal grain of salt sort of thing - but might be worth a listen Jim.

Increasing the oxygen supply to the brain is pivotal in healing it or any other injury. Researchers found rosemary essential oil improved cognition in ALZ patients. A lung specialist that visited me in the hospital told me that I would be stuck with the injuries to my lungs permanently as there is no way they would ever come back. He went as far as to bet me on it. (I should have asked what was he betting for exactly) Anyhow they checked my blood oxygen levels continually because it was so low in the hospital. After getting home I used a cold vaporizer with rosemary essential oil in the water for several months as I knew it along with ginger and chlorophyll helped me. The lung doc made an appointment for me to see him. He was in a bit of a shock when my blood oxygen level came back normal. I can understand why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber would help. A doctor friend has been wanting me to come down to Texas for she can try hers out on me and see if she can get some of the lung capacity lost due to the chemical spill back for me.

This is why its imperative for continuing education for people in health care.

I know more about blood-work and nutrition than my damn primary does. Im going to look for a youngin' as a new primary soon.

At my age they are all younger...I did get a hot red head for a GP at the VA this time...I do need to make another appointment...

 

[Moonglow]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Sorry to hear of this. I was 52 when I had to give up masonry contracting I have disk degeneration disease and my vertebrae is collapsing on me spinal cord...So it's back to electronics or writing...Electronics is at least an honest living.

 

[boedicca]

Jim - I'm very sorry for your situation. I hope you find happiness. boe

 

[G.T.]

I saw Joe Namath on Howard Stern the other day talking about how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber reversed his brain injuries. That's an anecdotal grain of salt sort of thing - but might be worth a listen Jim.

Increasing the oxygen supply to the brain is pivotal in healing it or any other injury. Researchers found rosemary essential oil improved cognition in ALZ patients. A lung specialist that visited me in the hospital told me that I would be stuck with the injuries to my lungs permanently as there is no way they would ever come back. He went as far as to bet me on it. (I should have asked what was he betting for exactly) Anyhow they checked my blood oxygen levels continually because it was so low in the hospital. After getting home I used a cold vaporizer with rosemary essential oil in the water for several months as I knew it along with ginger and chlorophyll helped me. The lung doc made an appointment for me to see him. He was in a bit of a shock when my blood oxygen level came back normal. I can understand why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber would help. A doctor friend has been wanting me to come down to Texas for she can try hers out on me and see if she can get some of the lung capacity lost due to the chemical spill back for me.

This is why its imperative for continuing education for people in health care.

I know more about blood-work and nutrition than my damn primary does. Im going to look for a youngin' as a new primary soon.

At my age they are all younger...I did get a hot red head for a GP at the VA this time...I do need to make another appointment...

Make sure you man-groom, stud

 

[Rocko]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Dude, don’t give up hope. See a doctor. I wish you peace and happiness

 

[Moonglow]

I saw Joe Namath on Howard Stern the other day talking about how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber reversed his brain injuries. That's an anecdotal grain of salt sort of thing - but might be worth a listen Jim.

Increasing the oxygen supply to the brain is pivotal in healing it or any other injury. Researchers found rosemary essential oil improved cognition in ALZ patients. A lung specialist that visited me in the hospital told me that I would be stuck with the injuries to my lungs permanently as there is no way they would ever come back. He went as far as to bet me on it. (I should have asked what was he betting for exactly) Anyhow they checked my blood oxygen levels continually because it was so low in the hospital. After getting home I used a cold vaporizer with rosemary essential oil in the water for several months as I knew it along with ginger and chlorophyll helped me. The lung doc made an appointment for me to see him. He was in a bit of a shock when my blood oxygen level came back normal. I can understand why a hyperbaric oxygen chamber would help. A doctor friend has been wanting me to come down to Texas for she can try hers out on me and see if she can get some of the lung capacity lost due to the chemical spill back for me.

This is why its imperative for continuing education for people in health care.

I know more about blood-work and nutrition than my damn primary does. Im going to look for a youngin' as a new primary soon.

At my age they are all younger...I did get a hot red head for a GP at the VA this time...I do need to make another appointment...

Make sure you man-groom, stud

The power of the bush displays the virility.

 

[gallantwarrior]

That's pretty harsh, Jim. Like others, I recommend both seeing your doctor and doing mind puzzles. I had to quit teaching because I'd be mid-lecture and it would be like a big air bubble would pop and blow everything out of my mind. I'd stand there blank for a few moments. Good thing I had my PowerPoint on the screen on my podium. But brain puzzles do help.

 

[JimBowie1958]

How horrible! Put together a medical team now while you can. You are so young!

You talkin to me, you whipper-snapper?

 

[Harry Dresden]

You say you lover your job. Let me ask you this: would you do it for free?

If not, maybe it's time to hang it up.

I've been retired since 2001 and they've been the beat years of my life by far.

Your proofreading skills have not improved.

yea but he can sure clean a sink....

 

[G.T.]

They've also done studies on an external heart and determined ketones were the more efficient fuel source than glucose.

There's also controlled studies on keto-adapted athletes showing they have longer endurance - which debunked earlier studies of diets and their effects on athletics because the earlier studies only used a 3 day window, where it takes anywhere from 3 weeks to a few months for your body to become keto-adapted, fuel-wise.

For perspective, a 150lb person with around 7% body fat has 45, 000 calories worth of fat inside of their body at any given time. This is why the newest studies are showing that fat seems to be the better fuel for your body to be using than carbs in endurance activities.

 

[JimBowie1958]

I thought you were the one who was "washing dishes" after being laid off during the never ending recession? Is that why you were in the Cafeteria?


Do you remember the bet you lost to me? LOL! Lighten up. You may forget bad stuff from your past. No more guilt.

That's it, take advantage of a senile old fart like me, way to go, dude!

lol

 

[Toro]

G.T.

I read what you posted, and most of it was not definitive. There was a lot of “could,” “may,” and other qualifying language. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong. But the studies you posted appear to be more suggestive than conclusive.

I also am highly skeptical of qualifying studies critical of whole grains. Refined grains, absolutely. But given that humans have been consuming whole grains for something like 10,000 years, I’d be very hesitant to say with a high degree of certainty that whole grains are unhealthy without rock solid evidence.

 

[rightwinger]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Sorry to hear that

But sometimes you gotta hang them up

 

[G.T.]

G.T.

I read what you posted, and most of it was not definitive. There was a lot of “could,” “may,” and other qualifying language. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong. But the studies you posted appear to be more suggestive than conclusive.

I also am highly skeptical of qualifying studies critical of whole grains. Refined grains, absolutely. But given that humans have been consuming whole grains for something like 10,000 years, I’d be very hesitant to say with a high degree of certainty that whole grains are unhealthy without rock solid evidence.

I posted 3 studies, there are hundreds now and NO nutritional studies will ever be 100% conclusive, that just goes with Nutritional science and you need to dig very deep, there are contradictory studies for any advices you could find and it's all about the methodology and repeatability.

And you wouldn't be speaking to me, personally, about any one specified diet being best for all humans...that's not my approach or guidance.

Ancestry, your genetics, are the best determinant for your personal best diet - in-terms of longevity and best health...not "all people should do x."

 

[The Irish Ram]

CBD, large doses, sublingual, every day.
CBD (Cannabidiol) as Medication for Alzheimer’s & Dementia

 

[Coyote]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

 

[G.T.]

in the late 70s is when high fructose corn syrup entered the main-stream, it was '78 if i remember correctly
in (1980 i think it was), the high carb low-fat diet became the national guideline...
why does a national guideline matter...because any government purchased food (83million americans i think it was, at the time) has to follow the standard
what does obesity do at that exact same moment?> sky rocket
what did obesity NOT do, in the previous decade and a half, when mcdonalds and fast food became popularized? it didnt change, it was around 14% from the 60s until 1980 when the low fat high carb guidelines were introduced


do a deep dive into the research that developed the low-fat recommendation...was scandalous and had lots of holes ~ also lots of donor$

what did the AHA remove from their list.... in (i think 2013?)....of nutrients of concern? Dietary cholesterol. New research, and the Ancel Keys 7-Country study that was used as the basis to link high cholesterol with heart disease...changed the evidence from conclusive to inconclusive...needs more study.

It's amazing that one man has affected the history of the Western diet in such a biglyyy way...but all of the new data is spreading like wildfire and there's Doctors giving in-depth lectures all across the Country and the Globe about it. Government bodies are also adopting the new science, as well.

 

[Coyote]

It is sad to think I might not be able to work soon. I love my job, and the people I work with. The pay is great, more than I deserve, but it is the feeling of being useful and productive I enjoy the most.

That might be coming to an end now.

The problem is my memory. I keep forgetting the simplest stuff, even my kids names.

I was in the company cafeteria a few months ago and forgot where I was. For a few seconds I thought I was in my old high school cafeteria, but I knew that was impossible. Then I put it together where I was and my memories came back about why I was there and where etc.

And it is getting worse.

I am afraid to go anywhere and have worse episodes. What if I totally forget and have a case of amnesia or something?

Anyway, I am starting to think it may be time to mosey on into that pasture where the green grass grows.

And I dont feel happy about it at all.

Have you seen a doctor? [I have no medical training at all] are you on blood pressure medicine? any medications that end in "STATIN"...see a specialist, a really good one and figure out a way to not be alone anymore.

Going to see my doctor this Friday, Lord Willing.

And yes, I am taking Statins.

That is the best first step. .there are so many things that can affect memory, including stress, depression, and lack of sleep.