Exercise combined with a high salt diet

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No. Those who are relatively young and exercising regularly are not hurt by this mineral and benefit from it.

I think that high potassium levels evokes the release of both acetylcholine and met-enkephalin. I wonder, what effect does acetylcholine have on the release of met-enkephalin?

Me neither.

I've never heard of a thyroid/asperger's link, either. But I've seen enough posts along those lines that my spidey sense is tingling.



Well, I certainly feel at my best when I do both. But I can't speak for other aspies as far as that goes, obviously.

However, I'm suspecting that if there IS a thyroid/aspie link, it could cause low blood pressure in aspies, which would recommend a high salt diet.

I won't be running the trials, though!

There are many possible causes - not sure what is behind yours. Guaifenesin (an expectorant from tree bark) is the most common treatment for excess mucous and it is in many OTC cold medicines. Bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple, is also effective in loosening mucous and helps with the clearance of sinusitis and other respiratory conditions. I have no idea if these would be beneficial for you, but mention them as a point of interest.




IL-6 is typically elevated with hundreds of different diseases. In my case, it is anxiety/panic disorders and depression.




While IL-6 is needed for immune function, it is a question of the right amount at the right time. Many chronic, degenerative diseases are associated with constantly elevated levels of IL-6, CRP, TNF, etc. It is good to be able to pump out some IL-6 when an infection occurs, but many people have it turned on continuously, which is bad for the immune system, the heart, the joints, the brain, and many other organs. If exercise improves the off-on switch for IL-6, it will improve the immune system.



I am also frequently frustrated by abstracts that lack key facts. Often, taxpayer money funds the research, the researcher has to pay thousands of dollars of 'publication charges' to get the paper published, and then the journal wants to charge the public $35 to be able to look at the full paper on the internet. Shameful.



Caffeine can be good for migraines in the short run, but in the long run, higher intake of caffeine is a risk factor for migraines. It may change norepinephrine levels - this is probably secondary to changes in cAMP/cGMP levels, which are profoundly changed by caffeine.



Ok, I haven't read much about nitro-l-arginine.

Yup.


It's complex stuff - constant reassessment is needed. Over time, if done right, a better grasp on the truth emerges.


I've noticed. One suggestion ... focus on a smaller issue or linkage for a longer time. Ultimately, everything is connected to everything in the body, and changing one thing changes so many things, it is difficult to tell what might really work, and what probably wont.

Oh, it's very interesting. It makes my brain hurt, so it must be important.

I don't think I could do this constantly. I did it all day, and my brain's still broke.

I am. I'm focusing on acetylcholine. It's been the center of my attention since yesterday morning. You mean I have to get down to the Assembly, yes? Okay, that's cool.

This subject is like dopamine. The more things you add to it, the more trouble you're in. At first, you think you're just getting a cheap sugar rush, but then it hits you: the walls are staring, and the floor is covered with worms. Along comes Old Man Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, and he's out there, standing quietly at your door, awaiting your moment of weakness.

It's the Day of Rest. I think I will honor my Christian ancestors today.

I was diagnosed with As at 14 and now my shrink thinks it might be NOS. I craved salt when I was a kid. I used loads of it on my food. My dad did the same thing (I think even more so) and he's more autistic than me.

I don't think a high sodium diet is necessarially a good idea....you need about 2 g of salt per day, but the average american consumes about 11 grams per day. Excess salt intake is really not good for a person, and it is a big factor in high blood pressure. If someone has really low blood pressure, yes, more salt would be a good thing, but drinking more water would probably be better. (or something like gatorade that has salt in it). What people really need to consume more of is potassium.....most people don't get enough.