Keep Late-Life Depression at Bay with Mediterranean Diet
Another One for the Mediterranean Diet! Mediterranean Diet May Keep Late-Life Depression at Bay SAN FRANCISCO — Adherence to a Mediterranean diet may guard against late-life depression, new research shows. Investigators from Hellenic Open University in Patras, Greece,...
Reduced-Fat, Balanced Diet May Cut Death Risk From Breast Cancer
Reduced-Fat, Balanced Diet May Cut Death Risk From Breast Cancer Long-term adherence to a reduced-fat diet that includes a robust daily intake of fruits, vegetables, and grains reduces the relative risk for death from breast cancer in postmenopausal women, according...
GLUCOSAMINE LOWERS RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE EVENTS
Glucosamine Supplements Linked to Lower CVD Event Risks People who regularly take glucosamine supplements appear to have a moderately lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, results from 22 centres participating in the UK Biobank suggest....
Ginger Lowers Blood Pressure
Ginger supplements lower blood pressure The blood pressure lowering effects of ginger have been confirmed in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal, Phytotherapy Research. The review was comprised of six randomised trials with a total of...
POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN & INSULIN RESISTANCE & CANCER
Insulin Resistance and Cancer-Specific and All-Cause Mortality in Postmenopausal Women TAKE-HOME MESSAGE • This analysis of the Women's Health Initiative was designed to evaluate the relationship between insulin resistance and cancer-specific and all-cause mortality...
LET US HELP GET YOU WINTER READY
Managing Cold and Flu Symptoms Despite your best efforts at preventing infection through diet, exercise and supplementation, at some stage this winter you may succumb to a cold or flu. This can occur particularly if stress or life events get in the way of maintaining...
Lower Liver Cancer Risk With Whole Grains
Eating More Whole Grains Tied to Lower Liver Cancer Risk Foods include whole-grain bread, breakfast cereal, cooked oatmeal, quinoa, and brown rice Higher intake of whole grains and possibly cereal fiber and bran may be associated with reduced risk of hepatocellular...
SAFFRON RIVALS STIMULANT FOR ADHD
Popular Spice Rivals Stimulant for ADHD The popular and expensive spice saffron (Crocus sativus L), appears to be as effective as the stimulant methylphenidate(MPH) in treating symptoms in youngsters with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research...
Giving your baby the best start
The microbiome undergoes marked changes during pregnancy; an active biological response to facilitate the metabolic and immunological adaptations required during pregnancy. Recent research has shown that the maternal microbiome has a significant influence on the...
FISH OIL CAN SLOW MUSCLE LOSS
Fish Oil Supplementation Can Slow Muscle Loss During Periods of Immobilization Researchers enrolled 20 healthy young women (age range, 19-31 years) who were recreationally active (ie, active but engaging in structured exercise 2 days/week or fewer). They randomly...
PRENATAL VITAMINS REDUCE RISK OF AUTISM
More Evidence Prenatal Vitamins Reduce Risk for Autism Taking vitamins during the first month of pregnancy may reduce the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in siblings of affected children by half, according to findings published online today in JAMA Psychiatry....
Low immune function and recurrent infections
Recurrent infection – The Cause and Consequence of Ineffective Immunity Infectious diseases are usually attributed to the virulence of a pathogen,6 however recurrent infections are a clinical red flag for an ineffective immune response.7 Patients who fall into a...
Child Enterovirus Infection – Celiac Disease Risk
Child Enterovirus Infection May Up Risk for Developing Celiac Disease Correlation seen for infections after introduction of gluten; no link for adenovirus. A higher frequency of enterovirus infections in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for...
Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity Rheumatoid Arthritis patients assigned to yoga plus disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy also had a drop in depression symptoms. Yoga may be effective as a complementary or adjunct therapy for patients...
VALERIAN SAFETY PROFILE – by Dr Lesley Braun
Dr Lesley Braun: Valerian safety profile Last week I was interviewed about a well known herb called valerian and its safety profile. It’s a traditional herb used since ancient time which is very well-tolerated with few side effects. It's most often used for...
Exhaustion and Iron
Tired All the Time Fatigue is a very common clinical presentation and can be due to a myriad of issues including stress, infection, inflammation, hormonal imbalance – the list goes on and on. That said, arguably one of the first things any clinician will think of when...
Allergies and Eczema: How to reduce the risk for your baby
A recent study analysing past trials involving over 1.5 million subjects and 400 studies found that taking fish oil (omega 3) during pregnancy and breastfeeding may reduce your child's risk of allergies. The risk of egg allergy in the child was reduced by 30%. Taking...
Concussion and Depression
CONCUSSION AND DEPRESSION There has been much discussion in the media and sporting circles again about the short and long term effects of concussion ( known medically as TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury) and mental health (depression and anxiety). These effects also apply...
Mind Over Matter for Weight-Loss Success
Behavioural change is a prerequisite for successful weight loss. Implementing dietary change, calorie restriction, effective exercise, and even attending regular Practitioner visits, all require patients to form new habits. Navigating these behavioural changes can be...
Balancing Female Hormones
Clinically challenging, often complex, and frequently frustrating for women and their Practitioners, female hormonal imbalances are a familiar presence within the natural medicine clinic. Given the high prevalence of hormonal conditions,4 and coupled with perceptions...
BRISK WALKING DELAYS KNEE REPLACEMENT
Brisk Walking Delays Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis For people with knee osteoarthritis, or at high risk for it, a brisk walk for just 5 minutes a day can lower the risk for total knee replacement over 5 years, results from a new study show. Previous literature...
Food And Fertility
What Should I Eat to Enhance Fertility? A young fertile couple's chance of conceiving in the first month they try is 25%-30%. By the end of the first year, about 85% of couples achieve a success; the remaining 15% are diagnosed with infertility. Infertility has many...
A Case Study – Shingles That Won't Go Away
Post-herpetic Neuralgia and Neuropathy Client: A woman of 91 years of age, suffering post-herpetic neuralgia symptoms for almost 2 years. Practitioner: Craig Wainright – Naturopath and Pharmacist. January 2017 – Daphne was diagnosed with shingles Daphne* was diagnosed...
MEDITATION GREAT FOR PTSD
Meditation May Best Gold Standard Therapy for PTSD Transcendental meditation is effective in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans and may be a helpful alternative for those who prefer not to receive or do not respond to traditional...
Household Chemicals & Language Delays in Kids
Common Household Chemicals Tied to Language Delays in Kids Early prenatal exposure to phthalates — the synthetic chemicals commonly found in household items and personal care products — has been tied to language delays in children, new research shows. In the first...
IS ORGANIC FOOD WORTH IT?
Association of Frequency of Organic Food Consumption With Cancer Risk TAKE-HOME MESSAGE * This study investigated the association between organic food consumption and the risk of cancer in France. Among 68,946 individuals included in the study, 1340 incident cancer...
How Are Your Allergies?
Sneezing, Sniffing and Scratching? Allergies Blow! Does your dog send you into a sneezing frenzy? Do certain foods leave you bloated and headachy? Or do pollens and certain grasses leave your skin desperately itchy? If you answered yes, then you know this is a daily...
Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Healthier Aging
Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Healthier Aging Higher serum levels of serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are associated with healthy aging in adults, defined as survival without chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, lung disease,...
Good Sleep is Essential
Are You Waking Up Feeling Refreshed? Staring at the ceiling at 2:30 am, unable to sleep, is usually low on people’s list of favourite pastimes. Affecting anyone at any age, insomnia (difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep) and/or waking unrefreshed can be some...
Are You Getting Enough Zinc?
Zinc is Essential For Health You may currently take zinc when you have a cold or flu. However, did you know that your cells need zinc on a daily basis? The adult body contains approximately 2.0 to 3.0 g of zinc, mostly stored inside your cells. Zinc has...