Archives for the 'Food & Nutrition' Category
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 […]
The Paleolithic Diet and Weight Loss
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
The Paleolithic diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer, caveman and Stone Age diet, is based on the wild plant and animal ancient diet that was consumed during the Paleolithic, a period that ended about 10,000 years ago with the advent of agricultural development. The diet was first introduced in the ‘70s by gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin. […]
Metabolic Syndrome
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors related to being overweight or obese, increases the risk of developing heart disease and other health conditions such as stroke and diabetes.
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when an individual has at least three of five risk factors: A large waistline (abdominal obesity), a higher than […]
The Paleolithic Diet and Weight Loss
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
The Paleolithic diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer, caveman and Stone Age diet, is based on the wild plant and animal ancient diet that was consumed during the Paleolithic, a period that ended about 10,000 years ago with the advent of agricultural development. The diet was first introduced in the ‘70s by gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin. […]
SAM-e for Health
Monday, July 27th, 2009
A naturally occurring compound, SAM-e can aid in stabilizing mood levels. SAM-e is formed from methionine, an amino acid found in foods that contain a high level of protein.
Formally referred to as S-adenosylmethionine, SAM-e is not a hormone or an herb, but a molecule produced by the body’s cells which aids in the regulation […]
L-Carnitine for Heart and Memory Health
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
L-carnitine improves heart health, memory, concentration, and focus. Easily absorbed, it enhances cardiovascular health, improves nerve cell function and provides antioxidant protection.
Similar to the nonessential amino acid carnitine, L-carnitine aids in metabolizing food into energy. Found in dairy products and red meats, it is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and […]