Archives for the 'Food & Nutrition' Category
Diet And Exercise For Cardiovascular Health
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Exercise training and diet counseling in a primary health care setting can improve quality of life among adults at risk for heart disease, according to an Archives of Internal Medicine study, one of the JAMA journals.
“Extensive and intensive lifestyle intervention programs delay the onset of diabetes mellitus and […]
Treating Sciatica Without Medication
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
A significant percentage of the population suffers from back pain. Some of this back pain is due to sciatica. Sciatica is pain in the lower back or hip that radiates down into the back of a leg, often caused by irritation of the roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine, degenerative disc disease, herniated […]
Echinacea And The Common Cold
Monday, March 14th, 2011
An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits can aid in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Echinacea, a wild flower (also known as the purple coneflower) found in meadows and prairies of the Midwestern plains, is a supplement sold in capsule form […]
Diet And Endometriosis
Monday, May 10th, 2010
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterus into other areas. Although occurring in 10 to 15 percent of women, little is known about modifiable risk factors that can help prevent this condition.
Women whose diets are rich in omega-3 oils may be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those […]
Benefits Of Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Omega-6 fatty acids, found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, are a beneficial part of a healthy eating plan.
Individuals should aim for at least 5 to 10 percent of calories from omega-6 fatty acids. Most people get enough of these oils in the foods they are currently eating, such as nuts, cooking oils and salad […]
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. […]