Category: Nutrition

  • Nonstick Chemicals May Prevent Weight Loss In Women

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    ~ Higher PFAS concentrations tied to weight regain, slower metabolism by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 13, 2018 Long-term weight maintenance may be compromised by exposure to compounds used in many consumer products to make them nonstick or waterproof and that are thought to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals, researchers reported. In a subanalysis of…

  • After a Year, Low-Carb Diet Helps Many Patients Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Lose Weight, and Stop Insulin

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    February 12, 2018 Mary Caffrey Of the 262 patients with type 2 diabetes in the intervention, 83% stuck with it through the first year, despite significant requirements. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who spent a year limiting carbohydrates—while their biomarkers were closely watched to keep them in a metabolic state to burn fat—showed sharp…

  • How fruit juice affects the gut

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    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…

  • Probiotics for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

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    At the 12 week mark, the probiotic group that used topical steroids and followed a high-quality Mediterranean Diet approved by 83%. ~ Dr. Broussard T.A.P. Integrative Date Posted: 2/6/2018 3:53:34 PM Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) is characterized by a predominance of T helper 2 immune cells over T helper 1 immune cells. One underlying cause of this…

  • The 8 Most Common Food Intolerances

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    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).…

  • Could vitamin D supplements treat IBS?

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    JANUARY 29, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today 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,…

  • Mediterranean Diet May Improve IVF Success

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    Higher rates of pregnancy, live birth linked to diet 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…

  • Starving cancer cells of sugar — does it work?

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    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…

  • Curcumin improves memory and mood

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    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…

  • High Dose Vitamin D and PMS

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    In this study, they gave girls 50,000 IU of vitamin D per week for 9 weeks, and they found that there was an associated reduction in symptoms of PMS such as backache and tendency to cry easily. ~Dr. Broussard High dose vitamin D supplementation can improve menstrual problems, dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome in adolescents Bahrami,…