Category: Whole Body Health
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Osteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise
Date: May 12, 2017 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review reports. Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports. During the expert review, researchers from the University…
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Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
– Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — High intake of fermented milk products, like yogurt, in combination with a high intake of fruits and vegetables, is associated with lower hip fracture rates in women, according to a study published online…
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Older Americans Taking Too Many Unneeded Drugs: An Overlooked Epidemic
by Sandra G. Boodman December 13, 2017 Consider it America’s other prescription drug epidemic. For decades, experts have warned that older Americans are taking too many unnecessary drugs, often prescribed by multiple doctors, for dubious or unknown reasons. Researchers estimate that 25 percent of people ages 65 to 69 take at least five prescription drugs to treat chronic conditions, a…
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Diaphragmatic Breathing Reduces Belching and GERD Symptoms
An article in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed that diaphragmatic breathing training reduced belching frequency in 80% of the study participants, and significantly reduced symptoms of acid reflux. Written by David Rakel MD, FAAFP Diaphragmatic Breathing for Belching-Inducing GERD Many things that we use PPIs for should not be treated with acid suppression therapy. One of…
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Conquering Arthritis Naturally
Mark Hyman, M.D. interviews Susan Blum, M.D. Both physicians practice Functional Medicine, and they have a very interesting discussion over their approach to helping their patients who suffer from arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, I recommend getting Dr. Blum’s book. Story Source
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Shoe Orthotics for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
A study published in September of 2017 wanted to see how orthotics with and without chiropractic treatment worked for chronic back pain compared with no treatment at all. They concluded that six weeks of prescription shoe orthotics significantly improved back pain compared with no treatment. The addition of chiropractic care led to higher improvements in…
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Supplemental Antioxidants Improve Visual Function in Non-Advanced Macular Degeneration
December 06, 2017 Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study was designed to assess the impact of the combination of supplemental macular carotenoids with co-antioxidants on visual function in 121 patients with AMD. Patients were randomized to receive zinc alone or the combination of 25 mg zinc and 10 mg meso-zeaxanthin. Letter contrast…
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Can mindfulness help you shed those extra pounds?
NOVEMBER 29, 2017 Healthline/Medical News Today If you want to keep weight gain under control, you may want to consider taking up mindfulness meditation, new research suggests. Mindfulness techniques may be effective in maintaining weight loss and preventing a rebound. Can mindfulness really help with that extra weight? Recent research has concerned itself with the…
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Cinnamon Shows Potential As Tool in Fight Against Obesity
November 28, 2017 – In both mice, human cell models, cinnamaldehyde induces fat cells to burn energy MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The compound cinnamaldehyde (CA), found in cinnamon, activates fat cells to start burning energy in both mice and humans, according to a study published in the December issue of Metabolism. Juan Jiang,…
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A Visual Guide to the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
by Greg Von Portz November 21, 2017 The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s new blood pressure guidelines came in a comprehensive, 192-page document. Here is an abridged version for visual learners. The full guideline may be found in Hypertension. Story Source – may require registration