The “ladder” of pharmacotherapy begins with the use of NSAIDs and then progresses from weak to strong opioids. These drugs play an important role in pain management, but they can cause a range of side effects, in addition to physical and psychological dependence, especially when used long term.
The work of Trinity College researchers has demonstrated that metabolic adaptations that occur with a ketogenic diet can influence pain signaling.
"Australia has surprisingly high rates of obesity. You’re also big consumers of ultra-processed food … There are plenty of super healthy people [in Australia], but there are also plenty of super unhealthy people.” And potentially 500,000 cases of type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed.
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In this edition of Biohacking Weekly:
1. Australia’s mental health burden rises with heat
2. Spermidine may protect your heart from "bad" cholesterol
3. The sleep – metabolic health link
4. Gut health tied to lower anxiety and depression
5. The hidden strength of creatine
In this edition of Biohacking Weekly:
1. Ketogenic diet enhances brain health by boosting mitochondria
2. Breakthrough natural solution for PMS relief
3. Omega 3, Vitamin D and exercise may slow biological aging
4. Game-changing diabetes treatment
5. How stress can spread without you knowing
In this edition of Biohacking Weekly:
1. World’s oldest woman’s gut health offers clues to longevity
2. Essential supplements for better memory and cognitive function
3. Exercising twice a week cuts the risk of heart disease
4. Broccoli compound shows potential to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
5. Biohacking trends set to redefine health and longevity
