Archives for the 'Food & Nutrition' Category
Restoring Qi With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Qi, or vital energy, is the primary source traditional Chinese medicine is based on. Qi flows along a network of meridians throughout the body. The acupuncture physician strengthens qi flow by stimulating the meridians with acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine therapies, such as Chinese herbal medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine restores levels of qi, which if […]
Keeping Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
With the sumptuous food and treats available during the holiday season, it’s easy to overdo it, even while we are adopting a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and be active.
“Making a resolution to lose weight today is an important first step to a long and healthy life,” says Department of Health Services Secretary […]
Compounds In Cranberries May Be Antibacterial Agents
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Compounds in cranberries may have significant health benefits, according to a recent Worcester Polytechnic Institute study.
Researchers at WPI, led by Terri Camesano, associate professor of chemical engineering, have produced findings indicating that cranberries can affect E. coli bacteria-related infections, which are the cause of many adverse ailments and conditions, such as tooth decay, gastroenteritis […]
Mediterranean Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
Monday, October 26th, 2009
The Mediterranean diet may help individuals with type 2 diabetes to lose weight, lower cardiovascular risk factors and stay off blood sugar-lowering medications, according to a new study from the Second University of Naples.
Findings indicate that while 70 percent of people with type 2 diabetes following a low-fat diet eventually require diabetes medications, only […]
Eco-Atkins Diet Reduces Weight And Lowers Cholesterol
Friday, October 16th, 2009
An Atkins diet which substitutes plant-based proteins for animal-based ones can reduce weight and lower cholesterol, according to new research.
“In just two weeks on the Eco-Atkins diet, everything starts to look much better metabolically … I think this becomes an alternative for the heart disease reduction diet, which is obviously appropriate for diabetes,” said Dr. […]
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, olive oil, cereals, nuts, fish, and legumes, and deemphasizes meat and dairy products. Consumption of the Mediterranean diet is believed to aid in the prevention of several diseases while supporting general good health.
Eating a Mediterranean diet and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Weight Loss and Reduced Calorie Diets
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Diets that reduce calories lead to weight loss, regardless of carbohydrate, protein or fat content. Many popular diets emphasize either carbohydrate, protein or fat as the best way to lose weight. However, there have been very few studies lasting more than a year that evaluate the effect on weight loss of diets with different compositions […]
Chinese Herbs for Health
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Consumer demand for Chinese herbal remedies is increasing as more individuals choose natural and healthier lifestyles. Chinese herbal medicine is a system of health care that may be utilized as a holistic alternative or integrative therapy to conventional medicine and treatment.
Herbology is a primary modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Herbs are prescribed to […]
Healthy Lifestyle Factors Can Prevent Diabetes
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
The majority of new cases of diabetes in older adults could be prevented by following a healthier lifestyle, according to a recent study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers.
The study found that a combination of five lifestyle factors accounts for nine in 10 new cases of type 2 diabetes in men and […]
Eating Disorders Treatable with Acupuncture
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Eating disorders are typically treated by both medical and mental health practitioners. While alternative therapies often do not replace these conventional treatments, they can be used to complement treatment and enhance healing.
Individuals receiving counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy or nutritional planning for eating disorders can safely integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into their conventional health care. Acupuncture […]