How Cells Live Or Die

Scientists have shown that when under stress, cells activate signals that lead to what has been called the "unfolded protein response" or UPR.

This response signals the cell to proceed in one of two pathways. One pathway leads to adaptation, while the other leads to apoptosis or cell death.

The stress is caused by a buildup of improperly folded or non-folded proteins in a cell. This condition is often a result of a genetic defect and can lead to disorders such as Parkinson disease.

In the study, the researchers treated cells with chemicals that did not allow the proteins to fold. They found that at low chemical levels, the cells adapted, the amount of unfolded proteins decreased, and the cells became resistant to further stress. At high chemical levels however, the cells died.

Protein

Proteins are very important molecules in our cells. They are involved in virtually all cell functions. Each protein within the body has a specific function.

Some proteins are involved in structural support, while others are involved in bodily movement, or in defense against germs.

Below is a list of a few types of proteins and their functions:

* Antibodies - defend the body from germs.
* Contractile Proteins - responsible for movement.
* Enzymes - speed up chemical reactions.
* Storage Proteins - store amino acids.

The Advantages Of Fruit

Kiwifruit
A good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fibre. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry
Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you. They're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young. Blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field. They get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange
Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon
Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrientsfound in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava & Papaya
Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes
Are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

5 DON'TS DURING SLEEP

A man can go two weeks without eating. But if he doesn't rest at all, he can only survive for one week. Sleeping provides us the time to rest our internal organs, eyes and brains. Poor sleep quality can cause internal damage to our internal organs and brains. Therefore, sleeping is very important to us. If you wish to have a long life and stay healthy, please take note of the advice below.

DON'T SLEEP WITH WATCH ON
Watches can emit a certain level of radioactivity. Though small, but if you wear your watch to bed for a long time, it might have adverse effects on your health.

DON'T SLEEP WITH BRA / UNDERWEAR
Scientists in America have discovered those that wear bras for more than 12 hours have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Well the same goes down there for guys..... imagine having a prostectic part. So go to bed without it.

DON'T SLEEP WITH MOBILE PHONE NEXT TO YOU
Putting the phone beside your bed or anywhere near you is not encouraged. Though some of us will use phones as alarm clocks, but please put the phone as far as possible. Scientists have proved that electrical items including mobile phone and television sets emit magnetic waves when used. These waves can cause disruptions to our nervous system. Therefore if you need to put your mobile phone near you, switch it off first.

DON'T SLEEP WITH MAKE-UP ON
People who sleep with make up might have skin problems in the long run. Sleeping with make up will cause the skin to have difficulty in breathing and problem in perspiring. You will also need a much longer time to go into deep sleep.

DON'T SLEEP WITH OTHERS' WIFE OR HUSBAND
You may never wake up again.

Food Replace Medicine

HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish - fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE? DRINK TEA!
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (Tea suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from invading. Green tea is great for our immune system)

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP)? HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (Make onion packs to place on our chest, helps the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (Fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS & GINGER!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.

EMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER? EAT WHEAT, BRAN & CABBAGE!
Helps to maintain estrogens at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN, ORANGE & VEGGIES!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY & OLIVE OIL!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI & PEANUTS!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.