gertvegan
Oct 28th, 2004, 09:31 AM
Superfoods may replace medicine
www.thecouriermail.news.com.au (http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,11204149%255E421,00.html) 28oct04
RICE to treat brain damage, macadamia nuts instead of morphine -- superfoods are being identified to treat complex disorders and replace synthetic medicines, according to a Sydney scientist.
Head of the Australian Centre of Neuropsychotherapy Rod Markam, said the husk of brown rice was being investigated for use in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder along with brain injuries.
"Inosital, found in the skin of brown rice is a vitamin B substitute injected into damaged rat brains ( :mad: ) and it has been showed to regrow brain cells," Mr Markham said. "It may be used in the future to treat acquired brain injury and also for brain health generally."
Mr Markam said synthetically modified drug therapies, many with dangerous side effects, would begin to be replaced.
"The future of medicine will be found in superfoods provided to us from the ground.
"We will eventually be largely vegetarian because we will have realised the health benefits."
Mr Markham's research has already identified the potato as a possible replacement for anti-depressant drugs, because it boosts serotonin levels.
He has uncovered the macadamia nut as a powerful natural analgesic and a WD40 equivalent for joint pain.
Alpha Lipoic acid found in peas, spinach, broccoli, and tomatoes is currently available by prescription in Germany, where it is approved for the treatment of diabetic and alcoholic neuropathies and alcoholic liver disease.
Ellagic acid in strawberries, red raspberries and blueberries helps maintain healthy cells and has been targeted as a possible chemopreventative agent for brain cells.
Mr Markham said scientists were still discovering the healing properties of foods.
"We don't know all the foods available yet.
"The highest vitamin C of any substance on the planet, 50 times that of citrus fruit, has just been found in an Aboriginal bush plum.
"We are only just scratching the surface.
"The rainforests in Brazil and Australia may hide many more secrets," he said.
An extract in a fern re-discovered in North Queensland this week could help fight Alzheimer's disease.
Vegan times are changing.
www.thecouriermail.news.com.au (http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,11204149%255E421,00.html) 28oct04
RICE to treat brain damage, macadamia nuts instead of morphine -- superfoods are being identified to treat complex disorders and replace synthetic medicines, according to a Sydney scientist.
Head of the Australian Centre of Neuropsychotherapy Rod Markam, said the husk of brown rice was being investigated for use in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder along with brain injuries.
"Inosital, found in the skin of brown rice is a vitamin B substitute injected into damaged rat brains ( :mad: ) and it has been showed to regrow brain cells," Mr Markham said. "It may be used in the future to treat acquired brain injury and also for brain health generally."
Mr Markam said synthetically modified drug therapies, many with dangerous side effects, would begin to be replaced.
"The future of medicine will be found in superfoods provided to us from the ground.
"We will eventually be largely vegetarian because we will have realised the health benefits."
Mr Markham's research has already identified the potato as a possible replacement for anti-depressant drugs, because it boosts serotonin levels.
He has uncovered the macadamia nut as a powerful natural analgesic and a WD40 equivalent for joint pain.
Alpha Lipoic acid found in peas, spinach, broccoli, and tomatoes is currently available by prescription in Germany, where it is approved for the treatment of diabetic and alcoholic neuropathies and alcoholic liver disease.
Ellagic acid in strawberries, red raspberries and blueberries helps maintain healthy cells and has been targeted as a possible chemopreventative agent for brain cells.
Mr Markham said scientists were still discovering the healing properties of foods.
"We don't know all the foods available yet.
"The highest vitamin C of any substance on the planet, 50 times that of citrus fruit, has just been found in an Aboriginal bush plum.
"We are only just scratching the surface.
"The rainforests in Brazil and Australia may hide many more secrets," he said.
An extract in a fern re-discovered in North Queensland this week could help fight Alzheimer's disease.
Vegan times are changing.