Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  Toxicol Environ Chem. 2011 May ;93(5-6):1251-1273. Epub 2011 May 20. PMID: 22163375 Abstract Title:  The plausibility of a role for mercury in the etiology of autism: a cellular perspective. Abstract:  Autism is defined by a behavioral set of stereotypic and repetitious behavioral patterns in combination with social and communication deficits. There is emerging evidence …

Continue reading “This review examines the plausibility of mercury as the primary etiological agent driving the cellular mechanisms by which mercury-induced neurotoxicity may result in the physiological attributes of autism.”

PMID:  Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2019 02 ;31(2):e13461. Epub 2018 Sep 19. PMID: 30232834 Abstract Title:  Exercise therapy of patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: As drug use has limitations in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), increasing attention is being paid to nondrug therapies and complementary treatments, …

Continue reading “Exercise is potentially a feasible and effective treatment for IBS patients.”

PMID:  Front Neurosci. 2016 ;10:174. Epub 2016 Apr 20. PMID: 27147957 Abstract Title:  Chemicals, Nutrition, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Mini-Review. Abstract:  The rapid increase of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that exposure to chemicals may impact the development of ASD. Therefore, we reviewed literature on the following chemicals, nutrient to investigate …

Continue reading “Several chemical exposures and nutrient deficiencies may be associated with the onset of autism spectrum disorder.”

PMID:  Hu Li Za Zhi. 2018 Oct ;65(5):34-44. PMID: 30276771 Abstract Title:  [Chan-Chuang Qigong Improves Exercise Capacity, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure]. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Evidence-based research has shown the effects of traditional Chinese exercise on exercise capacity, depression, and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the effects …

Continue reading “Chan-Chuang qigong improves exercise capacity, depression, and quality of life in patients with heart failure.”

PMID:  J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Mar ;25(3):317-325. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30427696 Abstract Title:  The Effect of T'ai Chi and Qigong Training on Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Study. Abstract:  OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the effects of t'ai chi and qigong (TCQ) training on severity of obstructive sleep …

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PMID:  Arch Dis Child. 1977 Dec ;52(12):962-4. PMID: 606172 Abstract Title:  Organ mercury levels in infants with omphaloceles treated with organic mercurial antiseptic. Abstract:  Samples of fresh and fixed tissues from infants with exomphalos treated by thiomersal application were analysed for mercury content. The results showed that thiomersal can induce blood and organ levels of …

Continue reading “These results demonstrate that thimerosal can induce blood and organ levels of organic mercury which are well in excess of the minimum toxic level in adults and fetuses.”

PMID:  Neuroscience. 2000 ;101(1):229-36. PMID: 11068151 Abstract Title:  Regulation of sodium currents through oxidation and reduction of thiol residues. Abstract:  Changes in redox state are involved in several physiological and pathophysiological processes. Previous experiments have demonstrated that nitric oxide can function as a reactive oxygen species, inhibiting neuronal sodium currents by nitrosylation of thiol residues. …

Continue reading “These results demonstrate that the oxidation and reduction of thiol residues alters the properties of voltage-sensitive sodium channels and may play an important role in the regulation of membrane excitability.”

PMID:  J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Apr ;25(2):113-9. PMID: 19284328 Abstract Title:  Comparative toxicity of preservatives on immortalized corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells. Abstract:  PURPOSE: Nearly all eye drops contain preservatives to decrease contamination. Nonpreservatives such as disodium-ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (EDTA) and phosphate-buffered saline are also regularly added as buffering agents. These components can add …

Continue reading “All the preservatives used in this in vitro study caused some degree of ocular tissue damage.”

PMID:  Scand J Psychol. 2019 Feb ;60(1):43-49. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30428134 Abstract Title:  Assessment of hormonal parameters and psychological well-being in healthy subjects after a Taoist qigong program: An exploratory study. Abstract:  Qigong is an ancient form of health maintenance, which is part of Traditional China Medicine. Numerous beneficial mental and physical effects …

Continue reading “Taoist qigong is a psychosomatic method able to exert a modulatory action on adrenocorticotropic hormone levels in healthy subjects.”

PMID:  Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2019 Jul 29 ;13(5):2873-2877. Epub 2019 Jul 29. PMID: 31425951 Abstract Title:  Effects of vitamin D supplementation on circulatory YKL-40 and MCP-1 biomarkers associated with vascular diabetic complications: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Abstract:  AIM: Diabetic patients predispose to vascular diseases such as nephropathy, and retinopathy. Poor adherence to medical …

Continue reading “Vitamin D supplementation effectively reduced circulatory YKL-40 and MCP-1 levels in patients with type-2 diabetes and vitamin D deficiency.”