In Africa one of the biggest problems, which threatens humankind and its ability to feed the ever-growing populations is the Locust Plagues, which are so common. One of the most common locust swarming routes is over Lake Victoria. Add to this issue droughts, wild fires and climate change and the African Continent is in dire straights.

Can we stop these huge locust swarms? Well first we need to know a little more about how and where they operate. There are some interesting research projects on this topic, which are of value to review. For instance;

http://ispi-lit.cirad.fr/text/ALB03k.htm

It discusses the rolling formations and other formations as well as the 200-foot height limit AGL in most cases. It also appears that they steer around Trees, buildings, rocks, ground formations too. They seem to roll with the landscape. The maps in the report are somewhat telling to determine the correct intercept points. It appears these researchers had followed the Locust Swarms for many days, by aircraft.

Apparently with all this research not a lot is being done say some;

http://www.vff.org.au/index.php?id=254310

It appears that there have been many millions of dollars given for the problem but once the Plagues are over then people forget and regroup. Until if comes again. Almost like a Hurricane. Every one is working for a way to stop them until they are over for the year and everyone forgets? And the commissions formed lose their sense of purpose and the money given is spent. The other issues are that the Plagues come in groupings of years and then nothing for a number of years. Cycles of unrest; like Hurricanes.

We must encourage the further research to study and eventually defeat these locust plagues to insure crop success otherwise with the droughts, wildfires and swarms of locusts we will not be able to feed the African populations. I hope you will consider this in 2006.

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By this explanation for anisometropic amblyopia you
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Are there memory supplements, memory enhancement drugs, or
memory enhancers, that actually improve memory, lessen the risk
of age-associated memory loss, as well as help concentration?

In a word, yes. But…caveat emptor.

In this article, I will give you basic, core information on
memory supplements that actually work as well as vital
information on those so-called memory aids you should avoid like
a telemarketer.

Needless to say, there’s been a lot of information, not to
mention disinformation, floating around in this Information Age
regarding dietary supplements and natural health remedies at
large.

It’s often difficult to know what’s good, what’s bad, and who is
just trying to make a fast buck. So, with that in mind, what are
the best memory boosting pills you should take? They are:

• Ginkgo Biloba
• Phosphatidylserine
• Piracetam
• Omega 3 fish oils
• Gotu Kola
  

“So, what are the so-called memory supplements I should avoid,” you ask? Avoid the following:

• Vincamine
• Phenytoin
• Growth hormone
  

Let’s discuss the five legitimate memory boosters first.

Good Memory Supplements – Ginkgo Biloba Herbal Remedy
The popular Ginkgo Biloba herbal remedy is fast becoming one of the best memory supplements in the world. It is by far the most popular alternative remedy for memory problems as well as memory enhancement.

To be concise, this herbal memory remedy has been shown in
clinical tests to improve memory, concentration, and retention
— even in Alzheimer’s patients! It reestablishes and enhances
chemical messaging between neurotransmitters in the brain.

It also increases blood flow to the brain so if you’re taking
aspirin or another blood thinner, consult with your doctor
before taking this supplement or any supplement for long-term
use.

(If you have a blood clotting disorder like hemophilia or a
vitamin K deficiency, you especially should talk to your doctor
before using any new memory supplement or drug.)

If Ginkgo Biloba’s tremendous memory-boosting powers weren’t
enough incentive to use it, it’s also a potent antioxidant,
helping to slow aging.

This supplement is actually medically prescribed in Germany and
elsewhere in Europe for the memory impaired. It’s good to see
that and while its popularity is growing here in the US as well
one wonders what Big Pharma’s next move will be.

Recommended dosage for Ginkgo Biloba per day is approximately
120 mg to 240 mg a day. Some prescribe less, some more but that
is a good, general guideline.

Phosphatidylserine
Unlike many supplements, this substance has
been tested extensively on both healthy as well as
memory-impaired adults. Phosphatidylserine has consistently
shown itself to both improve memory and concentration without
the serious side effects that so characterize many drugs today.

This remarkable substance, like Ginkgo Biloba, facilitates
communication between neurotransmitters as well as lowering the
production of cortisol, a stress hormone that researchers
believe interferes with cognitive function. If it’s not a memory
supplement, it’s certainly a great memory-enhancing drug.

Piracetam
Piracetam is actually not a nutritional supplement but
a prescribed drug. It is also among the first memory boosting
pills that was marketed in Europe. It must be prescribed by a
doctor but is available online.

What’s remarkable about this drug is that it doesn’t have any
serious side effects — there’s very few drugs that can make
that claim.

Originally prescribed as a motion sickness aid, piracetam has
been shown to significantly improve age-related memory problems
— even with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It
also helps with improving chronic cerebral ischemia, or
decreased brain blood flow.

Mild side effects include insomnia, nausea, headaches, tremors,
nervousness, etc. The severity of the side effects are reported
as mild.

This one’s a keeper.

The recommended dosage is 2,400 mg to 4,800 divided in three
separate dosages.

Omega 3 Fish Oils & Omega 3 Supplements
What about Omega 3 supplements?
There are many health benefits of Omega 3 fish oil
supplements including reducing blood pressure, lowering
cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and improved brain function
is one of them. Omega 3 fish oil supplements are not memory
supplements per se.

However, this versatile supplement is pound for pound the most
capable nutritional supplement in the world. It is also very
affordable. If your budget is tight and you want to optimize
your budget, consider fish oil supplements.

TIP: Studies have shown the fatty acid DHA as the primary
precursor for improved brain and heart function in Omega 3
supplements. So, make sure your fish oil supplement has DHA over
EPA. In addition, make sure your fish oil pills are molecularly
distilled. This ensures that it is free of contaminants. Also
look for memory boosting pills that are made from deep-water
fish like the hoki.

Yes, omega 3 fish oils are fantastic. They not only help your brain function but also limit the severity of manic depressive episodes in those thus afflicted. It should be in your arsenal of regularly used memory supplements.

This one’s a keeper too.

Gotu Kola Extract
Gotu Kola extract comes from an herb that is
red-flowered that grows in the southern US, China, middle and
southern Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Australia.
African elephants have a strong disposition to this plant, which
may help account for the saying, “memory like an elephant.”

But if it’s good for elephants, is it good for humans? Yes, it
is.

This versatile herb while helping memory function primarily as
it helps increase blood flow to the brain, it also helps build
connective tissue, soothe burns and wounds, and is believed to
contribute to longevity. It’s even been used to help those with
cirrhosis of the liver.

This article thus far has dwelt upon the good, but what about
the bad and the ugly? What scams or feigned memory boosting
pills should you avoid you ask? They are:

• Vincamine
• Phenytoin
• Growth hormone
  

Let’s first talk about Growth Hormone. This is a protein that is
secreted by the pituitary gland. It promotes cell growth, which
of course is vital to good memory function. However, not only
does it not increase cognitive function, but the risks of using
this supplement are significant.

Growth hormone causes blood sugar issues, fluid retention, and
high blood pressure. Research also shows it stimulating the
growth of cancerous tumors — even if they’re microscopic in
size.

Consensus? Avoid growth hormone like you would the Ebola Virus.

It may have its place but it should not be classified as a memory supplement.

Phenytoin, or Dilantin as it is also known by, is a
anticonvulsant drug prescribed to treat epilepsy. Even though
there are no clinical studies to date to support the claim that
this is a memory boosting drug like Piracetam, it is wrongfully
promoted as such.

Side effects of this drug are substantial and even deadly. It
harms the liver, blood, and the thyroid causing in some cases
death. It also causes severe insomnia and incites slurred
speech. You should not take this drug unless prescribed by a
knowledgeable physician.

This one’s not a keeper — avoid it like the tax man.

Last but certainly not least is Vincamine. This is actually an
herbal supplement that is made from the periwinkle plant. It’s
purported to enhance concentration, memory retention, as well as
increase blood flow to the brain — critical to good memory
enhancement.

While Vincamine does increase cerebral blood flow, long-term
usage of this herbal can cause severe sleep problems including
insomnia. It can also induce life threatening and irregular
heart beats.

In summary, while there are certainly fantastic herbals,
nutritional supplements and drugs that enhance mental function,
there are also alternatives that could literally be deadly.

Don’t buy the sales hype, think for yourself and don’t buy
impulsively. As this article has shown you, there are great
memory supplements out there and now you know which ones to use
and which ones to avoid.

Glenn Reschke is the webmaster of http://www.Nutritional-Supplement-Bible.com, a website in the top 3% of all websites offering info on general health as well as herbal, sports, and baby boomer nutritional supplements.

Author of over 200 publications. Former President of the Teratology Society among other accomplishments. Professor Johnson began to take an interest in the scientific signs in the Qur’n at the 7th Saudi Medical Conference (1982), when a special committee was formed to investigate scientific signs in the Qur’n and Hadth. At first, Professor Johnson refused to accept the existence of such verses in the Qur’n and Hadth. But after a dicussuion with Sheikh Zindan he took an interest and concentrated his research on the internal as well as external development of the fetus.

“…in summary, the Qur’n describes not only the development of external form, but emphasises also the internal stages, the stages inside the embryo, of its creation and development, emphasising major events recognised by contemporary science.”

“As a scientist, I can only deal with things which I can specifically see. I can understand embryology and developmental biology. I can understand the words that are translated to me from the Qur’n. As I gave the example before, if I were to transpose myself into that era, knowing what I do today and describing things, I could not describe the things that were described…

I see no evidence to refute the concept that this individual Muhammad had to be developing this information from some place… so I see nothing here in conflict with the concept that divine intervention was involved in what he was able to write…”

About the Author

Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, and Director of the Daniel Baugh Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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