In an effort to understand the mechanism of scopolamine-induced toxicity in astrocytes, we used a reversible AChE inhibitor, lactucopicrin (also known as intybin), a natural sesquiterpene lactone derived from Lactuca virosa (wild lettuce), Cichorium intybus, and dandelion coffee. Lactucopicrin-...
That means 80 percent of the time she tries to eat “healthy” foods, and the other 20 percent of the time, she can indulge in whatever she’s craving. She likes to start her day on a nutritious note, though, with a green smoothie. Jenna makes her bev with romaine lettuce, celery,...
Near Sde Boqer, where the Segolis live, there is a Nabatean pool or cistern. The Nabateans were Arab commercial nomads who knew the secrets of the desert. Over 2000 years ago they had damming systems, waterholes, and even vineyards. They had settlements in many places in the desert, and...
Each year, as spring returns, I rejoice in the "greening" of the foothills, the blooming of wild flowers and garden perennials, and the first lettuce at the farmer's market. As I thought about which topic to research next on the web, this new growth (it is spring as I write this) ...