Research has shown that yoga can help relieve stress and reduce symptoms in a range of chronic diseases. Now an article published in the New York Times finds that condition-specific yoga classes are helping patients cope with chronic illnesses such as osteoporosis, AIDS, cancer, and Crohn's disease.Read More
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Research suggests that a higher intake of fiber may lower concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation and a possible predictor of future cardiovascular events. Read More
The study, published in the journal Stroke (2004, vol. 35, no. 7), identified the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables associated with a lower incidence of stroke.Read More
The study, published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (2004, vol. 158, no. 6), investigated whether healthy adolescents are deficient in vitamin D.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (January 2005;81(1):122-129) shows that Green Tea may lower various measures of body fat, as well as being associated with lower MDA-LDL cholesterol (an oxidized form) levels. Read More
Case reports of diet drugs causing thyrotoxicosis were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in April. At least 12 cases of thyrotoxicosis (increased thyroid hormone) in Japan were most likely due to the ingestion of two popular diet drugs. The diet drugs were advertised as being safe herbal medicines with the ability to decrease weight in a rather speedy fashion. Individual analysis of the 'herbal' drugs found levels of T3 (the active thyroid hormone)...Read More
It has been hypothesized that the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and subsequent fatality associated with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).Read More
A study from Stanford University published in the May issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine compared the standard recommended low fat diet to a low fat diet high in whole foods such as legumes, vegetables, and whole grains (Low fat plus diet). Read More
Studies have shown that calcium and vitamin D help prevent osteoporosis and colon cancer. Now cancer prevention experts have proposed the addition of calcium and vitamin D to enriched cereal-grain products currently mandated by the US.Read More
The supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation and endothelial activation (dysfunction of the blood vessel wall), helping to prevent heart disease.Read More
Anemia is a disorder of the blood in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells or in the quantity of hemoglobin (the iron-containing portion of red blood cells), often caused by an iron or vitamin B12 deficiency. One study found that older persons with anemia have more disabilities, poorer physical performance, and less strength than nonanemic elderly.Read More
Research suggests that a higher intake of fiber may lower concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation and a possible predictor of future cardiovascular events. Read More
Previous studies have shown that iron deficiency without anemia decreases iron-containing muscle oxidative enzymes and reduces endurance. One particular study reports that supplementation with iron improves exercise training in women who are tissue-iron deficient without anemia.Read More
Previous research has suggested that resveratrol, an antioxidant compound found in grapes, wine, and other botanicals, may have anticancer benefits. Now, research reports that resveratrol may protect against cancer by inhibiting nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) found in cell nuclei, which controls cell survival and inflammatory responses.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (October 2004;80(4):903-910) shows that supplementation with iron and zinc promotes motor development and exploratory behavior in infants at risk of micronutrient deficiencies.Read More
A review published in American Family Physician (2004;70:133-40) covers the conditions for which eating fish and taking fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acid, supplements are most well-researched.Read More
A review published in American Family Physician (2004;70:2175-77) concluded that "cranberry appears to be a safe, herbal choice for UTI prophylaxis and has relatively good tolerability."Read More
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2004;292:2243-2248) shows that DHEA may be useful in treating this syndrome.Read More
Canadian researchers were interested in examining the effect of plant sterols in diabetics because these compounds have been shown to reduce total plasma cholesterol and LDL in other studies of patients with high and normal cholesterol who were both diabetic and nondiabetic.Read More
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of fish oil plus antioxidants compared with placebo was conducted in 62 patients with Crohn's disease.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (December 2004;80(6):1508-1520) shows higher levels of vitamin C supplementation can lower the incidence of coronary heart disease. Read More
