Nancy Clare Murphy LMT, CLT

12/30/2021

12/29/2021

We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.

05/18/2020

What Does "Undenatured" Whey Protein Mean?

When protein structures undergo a forced shape change due to bond failure, the resulting malformation is essentially denaturation. Denatured protein is more challenging for your body to utilize as a nutrition source (bio-availability reduction). Due to its powdered state, whey protein is highly susceptible to becoming denatured when exposed to the elements. This "Denaturing" of protein is, however, very avoidable.


What Are The Structures Of Whey Protein?

Beginning with a sequence of amino acids connected by peptide bonds, this is the Primary Protein Structure. When this Primary structure uses hydrogen bonds to take geometric shape known as a "helix," the Secondary Protein Structure is formed. When the Secondary system includes bonds called "side-chains," the helix now bends and loops, making the third or Tertiary Protein Structure. When multiple Tertiary Protein Structures connect and cluster together holding a final geometry, this the fourth or Quarternary Protein Structure.

3 Pro Denaturation Tips for Grass Fed Whey Protein Powders:
Avoid plastic-tub-whey without a disclosed UV barrier material used - UV rays can severely disrupt the tertiary structure.
Avoid using a blender - Stir your whey protein on the side, then stir into a blended mix. Shearing Whey to the point it foams (blender) forces air into the Quarternary Protein Structure and forces a shape change.
Avoid adding low pH elements to your smoothie (high acids) - Acidic fruit juice (citrus) can impact every structure.

05/16/2020

Please check this out. Take your D!

Dr JoAnn Manson reviews new data suggesting a link between COVID-19 infection and severity with low serum vitamin D levels.

05/11/2020

Lots of good information here.

Please read this link to learn about the author and background to these posts. It seems many people are breathing some relief, and I’m not sure why. An epidemic curve has a relatively predictable upslope and once the peak is reached, the back slope can also be predicted. We have robust data from t...

05/07/2020

Ha! Could this really work??

Sandy Davis was tired of using chemicals to destroy hornets nests every year, so she decided to crochet her own. Ever since, there have been no problems.

05/04/2020

How long the virus survives depends on the material the surface is made from

05/04/2020

http://lymphaticnetwork.org/supporting-member Catherine Holley is an operating room nurse, lymphedema patient, and lymphedema patient advocate. Do you Have a...

05/04/2020

As the weather finally turns toward spring and summer, for those of us that have , it is so important to take a few precautions. This is definitely NOT the time to visit the hospital because you developed cellulitis. Never heard of cellulitis? Here's what you need to know. Sue ~ solideaus.com

If you develop cellulitis because of your lymphedema, it’s very important to get medical treatment right away! Cellulitis is a result of bacteria entering the body through a break in your skin, such as a cut or bug bite. Cellulitis is very serious and can spread rapidly, so medical attention is a must.

Some physical signs of cellulitis include; the infected area becoming swollen, red, tender and/or hot to the touch. Sometimes your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic you can take at home and other times you might be admitted to the hospital for stronger treatment. It all depends on how severe the infection is. One thing is for sure, cellulitis is nothing to mess around with and without treatment, cellulitis can be life-threatening.

When you have lymphedema, your lymphatic system is compromised and slower at removing fluid from your tissues. This stagnant fluid is filled with waste your body is trying to get rid of and when bacteria gets into this fluid, it thrives. Since your lymphatic system cannot remove the bacteria quick enough, it can turn into cellulitis.

Unfortunately, once you experience cellulitis, you are at risk for it coming back again and again. Another big issue with cellulitis is, it can cause more swelling. This can have lasting effects long after the infection has been treated and can move your lymphedema to another level.

04/24/2020

the iphone app store has a Covid-19 Screening tool from CDC. ease your mind - is it something more, or just seasonal allergies?