Category: Whole Body Health
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Vitamin D and/or Omega 3 Decreased Autoimmune Incidence By 25%-30%
At an annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, Karen Costenbader, MD of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, presented a paper that concluded that, “Supplementation for 5 years with vitamin D3 and/or omega-3 fatty acids reduced incident autoimmune disease by 25% to 30% in older adults versus those who received neither supplement.” ~…
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The Power of Vitamin D
Besides growing bones in children, Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions, with its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties supporting immune health, muscle function brain cell activity and much more. ~ Dr. Broussard The power of vitamin D: What experts already know (and are still learning) about the ‘sunshine vitamin’ Newswise: Children’s Health |…
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Coffee and Caffeine Consumption and Risk of Kidney Stones
In an article published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the authors concluded that while using genetic data, this study provides evidence that higher coffee and caffeine consumption may cause a reduction in kidney stones. ~ Dr. Broussard Yuan S, Larsson SC American Journal of Kidney Diseases | October 27, 2021 A reduction in…
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Weight Loss Program for GERD Relief?
If you or someone you know suffers from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and they want to reduce the use of their acid blockers, they may want to know that if they lose weight, they have an increased chance of getting off of the medication for GERD. ~ Dr. Broussard — In patients with BMI over…
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Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression
October 11, 2021 Summary: Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person’s risk of developing depression, a new study reports. Source: Penn State Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s…
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Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of CV Outcomes June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with…
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Can Curbing Thirst for Sugary Drinks Reduce Colon Cancer?
— Two servings a day more than doubled risk in women younger than 50, study showed by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer May 6, 2021 A higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in adulthood and adolescence was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in women, according to data from the Nurses’ Health…
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Higher Mushroom Consumption is Associated With a Lower Risk of Cancer
April 21, 2021 Penn State News HERSHEY, Pa. — Next time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That’s because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on March 16 in Advances in Nutrition. The systematic review and…
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Does Chiropractic Treatment Help the Immune System?
An article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association entitled, “Assessment of Studies Evaluating Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Infectious Disease and Immune System Outcomes”, the authors concluded that clinical evidence was found to support or refute claims that SMT was efficacious or effective in changing immune system outcomes. They said that there is limited…
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Keto Diet to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension
Mark R. Payne DC April 5, 2021 Keto Diet to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension The Study: Nutritional ketosis to treat pulmonary hypertension associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome: a case report Overview: This paper is new case report of a 62 year old female with pulmonary hypertension and metabolic syndrome and details the results following adherence…