Described in detail in Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book Gut and Psychology Syndrome, the GAPS dietis most commonly used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, leaky gut syndrome, autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety and autoimmune disease. Inspired by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) developed by Dr. Sidney Valentine Haas in the 1920s to heal digestive disorders, the GAPS diet […]
Eur J Nutr. 2015 Feb;54(1):149-56. doi: 10.1007/s00394-014-0696-x. Epub 2014 Apr 17. Consumption of a dark roast coffee decreases the level of spontaneous DNA strand breaks: a randomized controlled trial. Bakuradze T1, Lang R, Hofmann T, Eisenbrand G, Schipp D, Galan J, Richling E. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: Coffee consumption has been reported to decrease oxidative damage in peripheral white blood cells (WBC). […]
Copper Deficiency Copper is an essential micro mineral that benefits bone, nerve, and skeletal health; therefore, although it is not that common, a copper deficiencycan actually harm the body in multiple ways. Copper is important for the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells, as well as for the proper utilization of iron and oxygen within the […]
Medscape Medical News from the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2015 Susan Jeffrey February 13, 2015 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Low vitamin D levels are associated with larger brain infarct volume and worse outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke, a new study shows. Researchers found that patients with vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL had infarcts two-fold larger than […]
The analysis of data from the ongoing, prospective California Teachers Study, which was designed to examine dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, found that following a Mediterranean diet reduced ischemic stroke risk by up to 18%, stroke neurologist Ayesha Sherzai, MD, of Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, said. Mediterranean Diet Followers Had Lower […]
Surg Neurol Int 2014, 5:97 Diminished brain resilience syndrome: A modern day neurological pathology of increased susceptibility to mild brain trauma, concussion, and downstream neurodegeneration Wendy A Morley The number of sports-related concussions has been steadily rising in recent years. Diminished brain resilience syndrome is a term coined by the lead author to describe a […]
Persistent hypovitaminosis D and loss of hip bone mineral density over time as additional risk factors for recurrent falls in a population-based prospective cohort of elderly persons living in the community. The Sao Paulo Ageing & Health (SPAH) Study Osteoporosis International, 02/11/2015 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Machado KLLL, et al. – Authors performed concomitant […]
Menopause. 2015 Feb;22(2):155-8. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000301. Faubion SS1, Sood R, Thielen JM, Shuster LT. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: We assessed the association between caffeine intake and menopausal symptom bother, particularly vasomotor symptoms. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Menopause Health Questionnaire, which is a comprehensive survey of menopause-related health information. Questionnaires were completed by […]
February 11, 2015 Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this randomized, controlled trial involved 200 malnourished patients in long-term care who had pressure ulcers. Participants in the intervention arm were given nutritional supplements, which were energy-dense, protein-rich, and enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants for 8 weeks. The control group received an […]
It’s official (38 years on): links between saturated fat and health have no scientific basis, say Scots researchers Published on 10 February 2015 HEALTH warnings linking fat consumption to coronary heart disease “should not have been introduced”, according to a study which turns decades of dietary advice on its head. Consumers in the UK […]
Chest. 2014 May 15. [Epub ahead of print] 50368 (6/2014) From the author: This was a one-year double-blind placebo controlled (HIACE) trial conducted in Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong. 120 Chinese stable COPD patients were randomly assigned to received either high dose NAC (600mg BID) or placebo and were subsequently under regular follow-up for exacerbation, […]
Zinc Deficiency One epidemic that most folks in the U.S. are probably unaware of is zinc deficiency. A significant problem for most countries in the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the global prevalence of zinc deficiency is 31%. (1) Living in our American bubble of fortified foods and multivitamin supplements at virtually every […]
J Complement Integr Med. 2015 Feb 10. pii: /j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2014-0021/jcim-2014-0021.xml. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2014-0021. [Epub ahead of print] The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on glycemic markers in patients with type 2 diabetes. Shidfar F, Rajab A, Rahideh T, Khandouzi N, Hosseini S, Shidfar S. Abstract Abstract Background: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the functional foods which […]
Date: February 6, 2015 Source: Oregon State University Summary: Drinking red grape juice or wine — in moderation — could improve the health of overweight people by helping them burn fat better, a new study indicates. The findings suggest that consuming dark-colored grapes, whether eating them or drinking juice or wine, might help people better […]
Date Posted: 2/5/2015 4:45:18 PM Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who increase their levels of both the DHA and EPA found in omega-3 fatty acids may have better attention spans, literacy rates and behavior, according to an Australian study. In a study published in November 2013 in the Journal of Attention Disorders,researchers from the University of South […]
02/05/2015 Beer and wine consumption and risk of knee or hip osteoarthritis: a case control study Stella G Muthuri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2015, 17:23 doi:10.1186/s13075-015-0534-4 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods We conducted a case–control study […]
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]
Molly Gallagher February 3, 2015 “Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days!” and “Get the Body You’ve Always Wanted” are some common come-ons that you might hear this time of year about ways to (supposedly) get healthy. But what if the tagline for a diet was “Figure Out What’s Keeping You Up At Night” or “Finally, […]
By ANAHAD O’CONNOR FEBRUARY 3, 2015 The New York State attorney general’s office accused four major retailers on Monday of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements and demanded that they remove the products from their shelves. The authorities said they had conducted tests on top-selling store brands of herbal supplements at four national retailers […]
SUGAR, NOT SALT, AS THE MAIN CAUSE OF HYPERTENSION? It is well known that reducing sodium intake for some individuals can lead to a significant reduction in blood pressure. However, some debate exists as to whether reducing sodium on the population level would have any benefit. Further, there are questions about what role sodium might […]