Note that this meta-analysis of randomized trials demonstrated no benefit of “carb-counting” on hemoglobin A1C levels among type 1 diabetics.
Be aware that, within five studies that had similar design, carb counting was modestly beneficial.
Colette Heimowitz’s Blog Full Story: http://blogs.atkins.com/Blogs/colette_heimowitz/Archive/2013/10/28/213745.aspx Sweden has given us the Volvo and Ikea, now it may be on the forefront in the fight against obesity. A report called Dietary Treatment for Obesity, from the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU), has shown that the typically recommended low-fat diet is failing to stop or […]
Eat less, move more, die anyway http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/lipid-hypothesis/eat-less-move-die-anyway/ 22. October 2013, 13:21 UhrDiabetes, Lipid hypothesismreades99 comments Mainstream medicine’s latest multimillion dollar effort to prove the effectiveness of the low-calorie, low-fat diet once again blew up in their collective faces, but that’s not what this post is about. This post is about how mainstream medicine deals with data […]
BY DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER OCTOBER 22, 2013 7:16 AM EDT Full Story: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11336/think-youre-too-young-to-prevent-alzheimers-think-again.html Last month, the federal government announced it would provide a $33 million grant to help underwrite a clinical trial to develop a pharmaceutical approach to preventing Alzheimer’s disease. This news comes on the heels of a report that the latest candidate in […]
Colette Heimowitz’s Blog Full Story: http://blogs.atkins.com/Blogs/colette_heimowitz/Archive/2013/9/9/209477.aspx What’s the Beef with Red Meat? It seems like red meat is always the culprit that goes hand in hand with clogged arteries, stroke, diabetes and heart disease—in other words, a heart attack on a plate. Not too long ago, a group of scientists at Harvard examined this supposed […]
Full Article: http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/gerdacid-reflux/gerd-treatment-nutrition-vs-drugs-3/ The previous post I wrote about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) was simply a lead in to the post I really wanted to write. But the post I really wanted to write wouldn’t have made sense without the first post, which was, I suppose, the prologue. A while back I was wading through the […]
Using the high fat, low-carbohydrate diet to manage refractory epilepsy works in roughly 50% of cases, Kossoff said. Kossoff and colleagues presented evidence that fine-tuning adjustments to the diet and/or medications in the other 50% of cases might improve seizure managment and even provide freedom from seizures in a rare few.
Published: Sep 26, 2013 By Ed Susman , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco BARCELONA — A breakfast rich in protein — and lighter meals at night — appears to make sense for Type 2 diabetes patients trying to maintain glycemic control, […]
Whether you are new to Atkins or have been following it for some time, no doubt you may have dealt with your share of diet naysayers who are determined to undermine your hard-earned results with multiple reasons why low-carb diets are unhealthy or unrealistic to follow for the long term. It’s time to arm yourself with the facts! Read on for my responses to five of these popular low-carb myths.
The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 23. September 2013, 21:02 GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be a miserable disorder causing its victims an array of symptoms ranging from the mildly uncomfortable to absolute torture. Also known as acid reflux and heartburn, GERD can make those who have it fear going to bed at night […]
Dr. Perlmutter, a leader in the emerging field of functional neurology, contends that our grain-heavy diets are a major etiologic factor in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia—diseases that mainstream medicine view as an inevitable consequence of genetics and age.
Skin of Color: Perioral Dermatitis and Diet News September 17, 2013 IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Sep 17, L Talakoub Perioral dermatitis is a common and frustrating skin condition that is often treatment resistant and recurs when treatment stops. Perioral dermatitis is classified in the rosacea family of skin diseases, and it is often associated with […]
by David Perlmutter, MD Aug 22, 2013 4:45 AM EDT Full Story: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/22/why-we-can-and-must-focus-on-preventing-alzheimer-s.html New research shows that our diet has a significant impact on our neurological health. But why aren’t doctors acting to prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s, rather than only treating them? Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the new book Grain Brain, on the need to change […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Eating a low glycemic load diet that also follows the principles of the traditional Mediterranean diet can lower type 2 diabetes risk. Point out that the findings suggest that eliminating or strictly limiting high glycemic load foods such as those high in refined sugars and grains […]
A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial David J. Becker, MD, Benjamin French, PhD, Patti B. Morris, RD, Erin Silvent, BA, Ram Y. Gordon, MD Disclosures Am Heart J. 2013;166(1):187-196. Abstract Background Many patients who refuse or cannot tolerate statin drugs choose alternative therapies for lipid lowering. Objectives This study aimed to determine the lipid-lowering effects of […]
by John Gever Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today 06.17.2013 A low-fat, low-carb diet altered levels of lipid-depleted beta-amyloid peptides in a small clinical trial, suggesting a biochemical explanation for past observations connecting lifestyle factors to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said. Those assigned to 4 weeks on the “low” diet in the 47-person trial showed […]
Forbs.com SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 5/27/2013 In an extraordinary editorial and feature article, Nature, one of the world’s pre-eminent scientific journals, has effectively admonished the chair of the Harvard School of Public Health’s nutrition department, Walter Willett, for promoting over-simplification of scientific results in the name of public health and engaging in unseemly behavior towards those who venture conclusions that differ to […]
Published: May 21, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this crossover study demonstrated an improvement in various metabolic factors, including testosterone levels, among women with PCOS while on a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Be aware that HDL cholesterol levels were improved on the low-carbohydrate diet, […]
Published: May 7, 2013 | Updated: May 8, 2013 By Kathleen Struck , Senior Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. In this study, significant increases in […]
Frontline Medical News, 2013 May 01, JO Ebbert If you see adolescents and young adults in your practice, you are managing complaints about acne. Acne pathogenesis is related to sebum production, occlusion of skin follicles, bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes), and inflammation. The social impact of this condition can be profound. I would be fascinated to hear […]