Category: Whole Body Health
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Physical Fitness Tied to a Nearly 90% Reduction in Dementia Risk
Damian McNamara March 16, 2018 A high level of cardiovascular physical fitness in middle-aged women is associated with close to a 90% reduction in dementia risk in later life, results of a longitudinal study show. Investigators followed a cohort of women for up to 44 years and found that compared with women who were moderately…
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Stomach acid drugs may cause depression
MARCH 09, 2018 Top News in Neurology Healthline/Medical News Today A new study—now published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics—has found a link between a common class of stomach drugs called proton pump inhibitors and depression. The researchers suggest that the pills might lead to major depressive disorder by disrupting the gut’s bacteria. More and more…
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Tylenol Use Alters Sex Hormones, May Cause Birth Defects?
This article suggests that Tylenol use has been linked with causing hormone problems that can lead to fertility issues and birth defects in baby boys. ~ Dr. Broussard Marlene Busko February 19, 2018 Acetaminophen (paracetamol) use has been linked with a depletion of sulfated sex hormones in a large metabolomic study, and the findings suggest…
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Low Carb Diet Can Support Adults With T2D To Safely Improve HbA1c, Weight, and Reduce Medication Usage
“Carbohydrate restriction markedly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but necessitates prompt medication changes”. If you decide to use a low-carb diet for your T2D to lower your A1c, and lose weight, make sure you work with your prescribing physician to help monitor your medication levels. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness and…
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Opioids for muscle and joint pain in older people may be harmful
12 February 2018 ~Risk for elderly treated with opioids for muscle and joint pain A new study has shown that opioids offer older people with muscle and joint pain little benefit, whilst significantly increasing the risk of serious negative side effects. Published in the Journal of Pain, the review focussed on the efficacy and safety of prescription…
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After a Year, Low-Carb Diet Helps Many Patients Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Lose Weight, and Stop Insulin
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…
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How to Treat Eczema from the Inside Out
Is your skin or your child’s so dry and itchy that you sometimes scratch it until it bleeds? Are you tired of applying messy creams and ointments that don’t offer much relief? Have you been so desperate to stop the itching that you’ve even considered taking a powerful immunosuppressant drug such as prednisone? If so,…
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Nearly one out of five NSAID users exceed daily limit
Date: January 26, 2018 Source: Boston University School of Medicine Summary: Chances are you or someone you know has used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within the last month. NSAIDs, such as Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) and Celebrex, are among the most commonly used medicines in the US. Now, for the first time, researchers have found…
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The 8 Most Common Food Intolerances
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).…
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Could vitamin D supplements treat IBS?
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,…