~Probiotics may also reduce need for topical corticosteroids by Ingrid Torjesen, Dermatology Times February 11, 2018 A daily capsule of a cocktail of probiotics may reduce both the severity symptoms in moderate atopic dermatitis and the need for topical corticosteroids to treat symptom flare ups in children, research published in JAMA Dermatology suggests. In recent years, research […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. The body is an amazing machine with many biochemical reactions resulting in health and for some, disease. Many of us have learned about the importance of the fat soluble vitamin A (retinol) and its partner, beta-carotene and its contribution to health and well-being. Vitamin A (retinol) has specific maintenance […]
FEBRUARY 07, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today It was previously believed that fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit and fruit juice, is processed by the liver. However, a new study suggests that fructose is mainly processed in the small intestine. The study, which is published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals that processed high-sugar food and […]
T.A.P. Integrative Date Posted: 2/6/2018 3:53:34 PM Atopic dermatitis is characterized by a predominance of T helper 2 immune cells over T helper 1 immune cells. One underlying cause of this immunologic imbalance might be compromised gut microbiota with resultant disruption of intestinal barrier function, in turn, leading to type 2 dominant immuno-inflammation. Indeed, it has […]
Twice-daily supplements boosted cognitive power over 18 months Date: January 23, 2018 Source: University of California – Los Angeles Summary: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Lovers of Indian food, give […]
by Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT Unlike some allergies, food intolerances aren’t life-threatening. However, they can be very problematic for those affected. Food intolerances and sensitivities are extremely common and seem to be on the rise (1). In fact, it’s estimated that up to 20% of the world’s population may have a food intolerance (2). […]
JANUARY 29, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could alleviate their symptoms by taking vitamin D supplements. This is the conclusion of a new study recently published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. IBS is a condition that affects the large intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation. It is estimated that IBS […]
by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today January 29, 2018 A Mediterranean diet may help improve success of in vitro fertilization (IVF), Greek researchers suggested. Lower rates of pregnancy (29.1% versus 50.0%, P=0.01) and live births (26.6% versus 48.8%, P=0.01) were seen among with the lowest compliance to the Mediterranean diet when compared with women […]
Date: January 26, 2018 Source: University of Guelph Summary: Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a new study. Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a first-ever University […]
Date: January 26, 2018 Source: Duke-NUS Medical School Summary: Researchers from the Duke-NUS Medical School and collaborators from Austria have demonstrated for the first time a novel cell death pathway that describes how depletion of sugar causes cancer cell death. Previous research have shown that rapidly dividing cancer cells require higher levels of sugar than […]
Bahrami, A, Avan, A, Sadeghnia, HR, Esmaeili, H, Tayefi, M, Ghasemi, F, Salehkhani, FN, Arabpour-Dahoue, M, Rastegar, A, Ferns, G, Bahrami-Taghanaki, H and Ghayour-Mobarhan, M (2018) High dose vitamin D supplementation can improve menstrual problems, dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome in adolescents. Gynecological Endocrinology. ISSN 1473-0766 Abstract Vitamin D has a crucial role in female reproduction, […]
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Updated 9:26 AM ET, Mon January 15, 2018 (CNN)Move over, prehistoric bears. Humans have loved honey since the Stone Age. Rock art pictures of honey harvesting, which at first glance look like drawings from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, date to about 8000 B.C. Beeswax has been found on pottery dating as far […]
anuary 16, 2018 Jennifer Abbasi Article Information JAMA. 2018;319(3):215-217. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.20639 This summer, 25 overweight and obese adults participating in a tightly controlled feeding study will take up full-time residence for 3 months at a wooded lakefront center in Ashland, Massachusetts. However, before checking in at Framingham State University’s Warren Conference Center and Inn, they will have to lose 15% […]
January 16, 2018 Sexual Medicine Reviews TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Sexual dysfunction is common in men, with up to 52% of men older than 40 having erectile dysfunction. It is currently unclear if various diet trends have any impact on men’s sexual health. To answer this question, the authors performed a literature review of articles from 1977 […]
Extended sleep tied to less sugar, carb, and fat intake by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today January 10, 2018 Sleeping longer may lead to a healthier diet, according to British researchers. Among habitually short sleepers — 5 to <7 hours per night — a behavioral intervention that extended sleep led to significantly reduced intake […]
January 02, 2018 Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A prospective, single-blind trial of 92 patients with irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea was conducted to compare outcomes of a 4-week diet low in FODMAPs with a modified diet recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (mNICE). After 4 weeks, participants on the […]
December 27, 2017 TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Increased daily intake of ω-3 fatty acids is associated with lower odds of glaucoma, but higher levels of total polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake are associated with higher odds of developing glaucoma, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Ye Elaine Wang, […]
December 27, 2017 Acta Dermato-Venereologica TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The data of this systematic review provide evidence that diet may influence acne. However, studies are limited to mostly evidence levels C and D due to many confounders inherent in diet studies, and thus evidence-based nutritional recommendations cannot be made currently. Further research, with improved designs, may be […]
December 22, 2017 Authors say measurement of serum homocysteine may be important for patient management THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Acne patients have higher levels of serum homocysteine (HCY), according to a study published online Nov. 21 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Hao Jiang, M.D., from the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University […]