Category: Whole Body Health

Cornell University Health News | March 23, 2021 Excess sugar in the blood, the central feature of diabetes, can react with immune proteins to cause myriad changes in the immune system, including inflammatory changes that promote atherosclerosis, according to a new study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Massachusetts Medical School. The…

MARCH 24, 2021 by Edith Cowan University Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research. The study, published today in the Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet, predominantly from vegetables, had significantly better muscle function of…

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…

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:…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

If you know someone that suffers from lower urinary tract symptoms, suggest they get their Vitamin D status checked.  An article in The Journal of Urology suggests that if you have sufficient Vitamin D, you should not suffer from as much lower urinary tract symptoms.  Can be an easy fix. ~ Dr. Broussard December 07,…