Category: Nutrition
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Ketosis and Memory in Cognitively-Impaired Adults
by David Perlmtter, M.D. – Board-Certified Neurologist There is certainly a lot of discussion these days about the ketogenic diet, especially as it relates to brain function. I thought it would be instructive to review one of the most important, and early, research studies in this area, as it reveals several very important findings that are…
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What do the numbers 3,4, 8 and 9 have to do with your health and wellness?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N, M.S., CFMP You know those little stickers on fruits and veggies? They’re called price look-up (PLU) codes and they contain numbers that cashiers use to ring you up. But you can also use them to make sure you’re getting what you paid for. If you are interested in staying healthy,…
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Pasta Not So Bad for Waistline After All
May aid in weight loss as part of overall low-glycemic diet by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 04, 2018 As part of a healthy diet, pasta won’t pack on the pounds, according to a new study. In a systematic review and meta-analysis led by Laura Chiavaroli, PhD, of the University of Toronto in…
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Macular Degeneration Helped by Two Carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Out of the over 17 million Americans who have symptoms of macular degeneration, 2 million are already blind. Studies have consistently shown that folks who take higher levels of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin had either cut their risk for developing macular degeneration in half, or if they already had it actually improved or reversed…
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VITAMIN D AND THE FLU
This article concluded that, “High-dose vitamin D (1200 IU) is suitable for the prevention of seasonal influenza as evidenced by rapid relief from symptoms, rapid decrease in viral loads, and disease recovery. In addition, high-dose vitamin D is probably safe for infants.”. ~ Dr. Broussard Utilizing a randomized, open, controlled clinical trial, a study was…
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Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Bones in Postmenopausal Women
From Medscape Lisa Nainggolan March 19, 2018 CHICAGO, Illinois — A small observational study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density (BMD) and muscle mass in women after menopause. “We found that the Mediterranean diet could be a useful nonmedical strategy for the prevention of osteoporosis and…
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Arthritis supplement may drive skin cancer
MARCH 16, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today A new study suggests that chondroitin sulfate, which is a dietary supplement approved for use in osteoarthritis, may promote the growth of tumor cells in a type of melanoma that accounts for around half of all cases of the dangerous skin cancer. The researchers stress that their findings need…
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Turmeric and Frankincense For Knee Arthritis
This article says that turmeric/curcumin and frankincense are no better than NSAIDs, but have less adverse reactions. So, given that that their effectiveness is about the same, I will choose curcumin and boswellia over NSAIDs, since they are safer. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of Curcumin and Boswellia for Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Raveendhara…
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Epimune Complex
I don’t brag on products often, however, I do want to brag on this stuff. I have see this work on my wife. Cindy developed a very dark spot on her skin, under her collar bone. It progressively got worse with just observation. She began taking Epimune Complex and over the course of a couple…
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This amazing food has shown powerful immune-boosting properties
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Medicinal Mushrooms One food source that has been thoroughly researched in its role in immune stimulation and cancer are Medicinal Mushrooms. This amazing food has the ability to complement chemotherapy and radiation therapy by countering several of the side effects of these modalities, including nausea, bone marrow suppression, anemia,…