Archive for the 'Fiber' Category
Saturday, July 11th, 2015
The surest way to know that there is no truly effective treatment for a condition is to count the number of treatment recommendations. The more recommendations, the less likely it is that any of them have a significant effect. I’m not sure if there is a tipping point. Whether 6 or 12 or 20 recommended treatments guarantee that you will have less than complete cure.
Here are some of the recommendations from just one article.
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Acne/Rosacea, Aloe Vera, Caffeine, Chocolate, Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy), Stress, Trans Fats | Comments Off on Acne treatments
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Researchers in North Carolina and in China reviewed the association between dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer. (more…)
Cancer, Fiber | Comments Off on Dietary fiber and the risk of breast cancer
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Researchers at Texas Chiropractic College, in Pasadena, studied children in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in order to estimate their use of supplements. (more…)
Children, Creatine, Exercise, Fiber, Herbals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamins | Comments Off on Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Chronic constipation is common among the elderly and women. Doctors prescribe various treatments, and patients often use over-the-counter remedies.
Researchers at Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario, reviewed the evidence and provide perspective. (more…)
Biofeedback, Cancer, Diarrhea/Constipation, Elderly, Exercise, Fiber | Comments Off on CAM options to treat chronic constipation
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Researchers from the Population Health Research Institute, in Ontario, Canada evaluated the effects of dietary options on the risk of heart disease.
It’s a good article for those of us who like neat lists. (more…)
Diet-Mediterranean, E. DIETARY, Fiber, Heart Disease, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Trans Fats, Vitamins | Comments Off on Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
A healthy diet should be rich in vegetables and fruits, whole-grain, high-fiber foods, and fish, and should contain a small amount of saturated and trans fats.
Researchers at Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, in France, reviewed dietary approaches proven to be associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Diet-Mediterranean, Diet-Nutrition, E. DIETARY, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy) | Comments Off on Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol with diet
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
There’s an ingredient in rice that may help control blood pressure and explain the lower risk of cardiovascular disease in Japan.
Researchers at Temple University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented the results of their laboratory study during the annual 2010 Experimental Biology conference. (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, E. DIETARY, Fiber, Heart Disease | Comments Off on Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
There are 5 choices that make a difference, according to this report by the Cardiovascular Health Study group. (more…)
Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Obesity, Smoking Cessation | Comments Off on Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Studies suggest that in one quarter of patients, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be caused or exacerbated by diet.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, at Chapel Hill, reviewed the data from a clinician’s perspective. (more…)
Fiber, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lavender, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Effect of diet on irritable bowel syndrome
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Dr. Irene just brought one home from the Stop-&-Shop. And it is homely, but very good.
Cut the ulgi (UHG-lee) fruit across, and it looks like a grapefruit. Peel back the pliable skin, and the segments separate to form bite-sized pieces that taste like a mild orange, but with more juice.
Excellent. (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Vitamins | Comments Off on UGLI fruit: The exotic tangelo from Jamaica
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario reviewed the evidence for improved control of diabetes in type 2 diabetes mellitus. (more…)
Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments Off on Effectiveness of CAM in diabetes
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Reduce portion size and limit fat intake.
Following strict dietary recommendations isn’t necessary, based on data presented during the American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual Meeting by researchers from the University of Newcastle, in Australia. (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Obesity | Comments Off on Secrets to successful weight loss among men
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Dr. Robert Kelly (photo) is associate director and curriculum coordinator for the Fairview Hospital /Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program.
He lists aspects of diet and exercise that are most and less effective in controlling cholesterol. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Diet-Mediterranean, Exercise, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy), Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Phytoestrogens, Red Yeast Rice, Trans Fats | Comments Off on Ranking diet and exercise to manage high cholesterol
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Researchers from Toronto, Canada studied the effect of adding strawberries, as a source of antioxidants, to improve the response to a cholesterol-lowering diet. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy) | Comments Off on Strawberries: Complementary for cholesterol treatment
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Jane Hoback, writing in Natural Foods Merchandiser, has listed areas of interest to CAM practitioners. (more…)
Calcium, CAM Politics, FDA/FTC/CDC, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy), Folic Acid, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Effects of US healthcare reform on CAM
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Researchers in Madrid, Spain have developed a new meat product — lycopene-enriched hamburger — by adding dry tomato peel to hamburger meat. (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Lycopene, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Converting hamburger into a functional food
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes.
Here’s a summary of the evidence for CAM therapies. (more…)
Bitter Melon, Chromium, Cinnamon, Diabetes Mellitus, Fenugreek, Fiber, Tea | Comments Off on CAM for type 2 diabetes
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Researchers from Europe studied the association of total dietary fiber with changes in weight and waist circumference. (more…)
Fiber, Obesity | Comments Off on Dietary fiber may help prevent obesity
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from the University of Ottawa in Ontario. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Fiber, Herbals, Hypnosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Researchers in the PREDIMED (Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea) Study in Spain report a reduction in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in older adults who followed the traditional Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts for just 1 year. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Cholesterol/Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet-Mediterranean, Fiber, Heart Disease, Stroke | Comments Off on 1 year on the Mediterranean diet