Category: Nutrition
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Sugary Beverages May Increase Risk of Liver Disease and Cancers
In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found that women who drink 1 or more sweetened drinks per day, compared to those who drink 3 or fewer per month, saw much higher risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease. ~ Dr. Broussard Drinking one soda or sweetened…
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SSKI: The Best Cough Expectorant You’ve Never Tried
by Sarah Pope Supersaturated potassium iodide, or SSKI, is a safe, effective cough expectorant routinely prescribed by doctors in the last century to open up the airways in the lungs to help clear deep coughs. It was also used for minor cases of asthma. Conventional medicine has all but forgotten about it because it is…
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A Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at Bay
Published March 23, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also…
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Walnuts May Help With ADHD Symptoms
In a study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, the authors found that teenagers who ate 30 grams of walnuts per day for 6 months had improved attention, and improved ADHD symptoms. ~ Dr. Broussard Effect of walnut consumption on neuropsychological development in healthy adolescents: a multi-school randomised controlled trial eClinical Medicine VOLUME 59, 101954, MAY…
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Ginger and peppermint: Two herbal heavy-hitters to treat nausea, naturally
By Jules Murtha | Fact-checked by Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N | Published May 30, 2023 Key Takeaways The rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, also known as ginger, has been used for thousands of years to treat stomach upset and aid digestion. Studies show that peppermint (Mentha piperita) may be used in complementary medicine to reduce…
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A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women
Published April 20, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection—and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective way to prevent a UTI before it gets started. A global study looking at the benefits…
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Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation
Published May 10, 2023 An article published in the journal Microorganisms shows that melatonin, despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota. This community of bacteria and other microbes is important to health, helping control digestion and benefiting the immune system. An…
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Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of the Modified Atkins Diet in Persons With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
April 06, 2023 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of the modified Atkins diet (a more liberal ketogenic diet that is presumed to have greater adherence rates) plus standard drug therapy with that of standard drug therapy alone in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Although the study included only 160 patients, the dietary…
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Low Carbohydrate Diet May Help Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of the Modified Atkins Diet in Persons With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy April 06, 2023 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of the modified Atkins diet (a more liberal ketogenic diet that is presumed to have greater adherence rates) plus standard drug therapy with that of standard drug therapy alone…
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Too Much Sugar Can Damage Your Heart
In the British Medical Journal, the author of this article suggests that you keep your sugar intake to less than 25 grams of sugar per day. To give you an idea, a regular Chocolate Hershey Bar has 23 grams of sugar. ~ Dr. Broussard Dietary sugar consumption and health: umbrella review BMJ 2023; 381 doi:…