Category: Whole Body Health
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The vitamin that affects mood—and may help with depression
By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published October 7, 2022 Key Takeaways Adjunctive treatment for depression is a significant unmet need, with antidepressants not always effective. Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with major depressive disorder. Vitamin D receptors are located in regions of the…
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Curcumin Just As Good As Prilosec For Acid Reflux
In the journal, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, the authors of the study found that taking two capsules of 250 mg curcumin, four times daily was just as good as taking a 20 mg tablet of Prilosec. ~ Dr. Broussard October 02, 2023 BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This double-blind randomised trial evaluated the efficacy of curcumin compared…
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How Many Steps Per Day Helps The Heart?
In the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors of a study reported that as little as 2,600 to 2,800 steps per day significantly reduced the risk of heart disease and death, with increasing benefits up to 8,800 steps per day. ~ Dr. Broussard September 21, 2023 Association of Daily Step Counts With…
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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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4,000 Steps a Day
This article suggests that a daily step count of about 4,000 steps a day, reduces cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. ~ Dr. Broussard The association between daily step count and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: a meta-analysis European Journal of Preventive Cardiology Published: 09 August 2023 Abstract Aims There is good evidence showing that inactivity and walking…
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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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Acupuncture Helps Improve Conception and Birth Rates with In-Vitro Fertilization Procedures
In a review article published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the authors found that acupuncture can significantly improve clinical pregnancy rates and live birth rates among women undergoing in-vitro fertilization procedures. ~ Dr. Broussard Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Published:…
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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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Physical activity improves symptoms of depression and anxiety in many adult populations
By Nicholas Ng Fat Hing, Ashley Jackson | Published April 14, 2023 Key Takeaways In this umbrella review, physical activity was effective in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, not only in those with mental health disorders and chronic diseases, but also in the general population. In addition, the greatest benefit of physical activity…