Category: Nutrition
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Vitamin K2 Awareness in Sun-Protected Patients Supplementing With Vitamin D
In an article written for doctors and published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, the authors mention that Vitamin K2 has a synergistic effect with Vitamin D. They said that it is important to know that most of their patients do not eat a diet with adequate Vitamin K2, which is found in organ…
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Heart Health and Fish Oil Supplements
In an article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors recommended at least two servings of fatty fish per week. If this cannot be achieved, dietary supplementation with fish oil capsules may be reasonable. ~ Dr. Broussard Cardiovascular Impact of Nutritional Supplementation With Omega-3 Fatty Acids February 10, 2021 JACC:…
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Pro-inflammatory diet associated with low back pain prevalence in U.S. adults
Can what you eat be making your back hurt? A paper put out by the Association of Academic Physiatrists at their Annual Meeting reports that eating foods that promote inflammation is associated with lower back pain. Similarly, foods that reduce inflammation may help your lower back pain. If you look around, there are apps that…
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Cereal Grains Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Early Death
A paper published in the British Medical Journal found that people who eat highly processed cereal grains such as oats,, rice, barley and wheat increase their chance of heart disease and early death. ~ Dr. Broussard High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | February 4,…
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Diet and Acne
In a paper published in the International Journal of Dermatology, the authors discuss diet and acne. The authors report states that diets high in sugar, excess cola and soft drinks, salty foods, dairy products, fast food and chocolate seem to be acne promoting foods. On the other hand, eating fruits, vegetables and possibly fish are…
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Low and Very Low Carb Diets for Type 2 Diabetes Remission
In an article published in the British Journal of Medicine, the authors scanned the medical literature, and concluded that there is moderate to low certainty evidence, that patients adhering to a low carbohydrate diet for six months may experience remission of diabetes without adverse consequences. In fact, there is about a 32% chance that you will…
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Fried Food Linked To Serious Heart Disease and Stroke
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | January 19, 2021d Fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke, finds a pooled analysis of the available research data, published online in the journal Heart. And the risk rises with each additional 114 g weekly serving, the analysis indicates. It’s clear that the Western diet…
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Coenzyme Q10 supplementation for prophylaxis in adult patients with migraine
In an article published in the British Medical Journal, the authors found that CoQ10 didn’t reduce the severity of migraine headaches; however, CoQ10 did reduce the duration and the frequency of migraine attacks. The paper discussed different dosages and I would recommend starting anywhere from 400 mg to 800 mg per day for a minimum…
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Pain: Considering Complementary Approaches (eBook)
US Department of Health and Human Services National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches. This 47-page eBook provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain, including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, spinal…
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Overactive Bladder Symptoms Alleviated by Dried Cranberry Powder
In an article published in the Journal of Urology, the authors found that a daily intake of 500 grams of dried cranberry powder decreased daily urinary mishaps by about 16% and urgency episodes by about 57%. ~ Dr. Broussard —Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, evaluated the efficacy of dried cranberry powder in…