Archive for the 'Copper' Category
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers at The University of York, in the UK studied their effects. (more…)
Copper, Magnets, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that affects copper storage, leading to liver failure and neurologic deterioration.
Researchers at the University Hospital of Heidelberg, in Germany, studied the long-term outcomes copper chelators vs zinc salts. (more…)
Copper, Zinc | Comments Off on Value of zinc to treat Wilson disease
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has ruled that within limits, copper oxide can be safely used in food supplements. (more…)
CAM Politics, Copper, Heavy Metals | Comments Off on Worried about copper in your supplements?
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
It’s a leading cause of visual loss in older adults and has limited treatment options.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland reviewed the evidence for using nutritional supplementation to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (more…)
Copper, Macular Degeneration, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Nuritional supplements to treat age-related macular degeneration
Monday, October 19th, 2009
People tend to buy them when they’re in a lot of pain. Then, when the pain eases over time they attribute the change to the device.
But researchers from the University of York, in the UK report they are “generally ineffective for managing pain, stiffness, and physical function in osteoarthritis.” (more…)
Copper, Magnets, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments Off on Ineffective magnetic bracelets
Monday, April 13th, 2009
Aquamin F is a plant-based source of calcium that also contains magnesium, boron, copper, and zinc.
In this study, it was added to ongoing osteoarthritis treatment. (more…)
Calcium, Copper, Osteoarthritis | Comments Off on Aquamin F and knee osteoarthritis
Friday, October 31st, 2008
The aim of this study was to review the literature in order to determine the levels of potentially harmful metals in table wines.
We know red wine is healthy, but is it safe? (more…)
Copper, Diet-Nutrition, Heavy Metals | Comments Off on Unforeseen consequences of drinking wine
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
What’s been published recently suggests there’s likely to be a problem.
Have we reached a tipping point? (more…)
Ayurveda, Copper, Heavy Metals | Comments Off on Ayurvedic and the risk of heavy metal poisoning
Friday, September 26th, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered companies to stop marketing unapproved drug products that contain papain for topical application to the skin. (more…)
Burns, Copper, FDA/FTC/CDC, Papain | Comments Off on FDA acts against papain
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
These recommendations, from a group of experts, take a narrow view of Alzheimer’s disease. They focus on early detection and the use of existing prescription drugs.
That’s fine as far as it goes, but what about those with advanced Alzheimer’s? Why not develop a more comprehensive approach?
If I might quote Paul Harvey, “here’s the rest of the story.” (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Aromatherapy, Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Copper, Diet-Mediterranean, Exercise, Ginkgo, Massage, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Trans Fats | Comments Off on Dissapointing recommendations to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
A study in northern India shows that milk fortified with specific micronutrients lowers the risk of diarrhea and acute lower respiratory illness in children.
Here’s a list of what was added to the milk.
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COPD, Copper, Diarrhea/Constipation, Diet-Nutrition, Iron, Selenium, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on Adding micronutrients to milk reduces diarrhea and respiratory illness in children
Monday, August 28th, 2006
There is evidence that abnormal concentrations of positively-charged metal ions (eg, copper, iron, and zinc) interact with beta-amyloid in the brain during the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, correcting these abnormal levels might help people with this disease. (The photo shows yellow amyloid plaque surrounded by black neurofibrillary tangles.)
One option for treatment is chelation.
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Alzheimer's Dementia, Chelation, Copper | Comments Off on Chelation therapy meets nanotechnology
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
Everybody in the west knows that lead is toxic, right? We spend lots of money removing lead paint from the walls of old houses. So, what is the logic that justifies adding lead to ayurvedic medicines?
Dr. Annapoorna Chirra from the Department of Medicine at UCLA has the answer.
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Ayurveda, CAM Education, Consumer Alert, Copper, Heavy Metals, Zinc | Comments Off on The rationale for adding lead to medicine
Monday, August 14th, 2006
Results from two new studies advance the relationship between diet and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Alzheimer's Dementia, Cholesterol/Lipids, Copper, Heavy Metals, Trans Fats | Comments Off on Copper, cholesterol, and Alzheimer’s disease