Adult Food Allergies Linked to Prenatal BPA Exposure

If it seems like more of your patients are allergic to, or intolerant of, more and different kinds of foods than ever before, there might be a reason why. A new research published in November 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal, scientists show, for the first time, that there is a link between perinatal exposure…

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December 22, 2014

Pomegranate’s Punicalagin Inhibits Neuroinflammation

Regular intake and regular consumption of pomegranate has many health benefits including reducing inflammation. Researchers are working on defining a standardized dose with the end result of developing a drug to prevent the neuro-inflammation related to dementia, which could slow the progression of the disease. In this study (in the slideshow), the effects of punicalagin…

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December 20, 2014
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Renowned Expert: GMOs Pose More Risk Than We Think

Source: Nassim Taleb, Quozio Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have the ability to cause “an irreversible termination of life at some scale, which could be the planet.” This warning, as emotional and overstated as it sounds, isn’t coming from some anti-science zealot or conspiracy theorist. It is, instead, coming from Nassim Taleb, distinguished professor of risk…

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December 20, 2014

Toxic Chemicals, Endometriosis and Chronic Illness

A study appearing in Toxicology Science[2001; 59(1):147-59] demonstrated that animals with elevated serum levels of dioxin and chemicals similar to dioxin had a high prevalence of endometriosis, and the severity of disease correlated with the serum concentration of the toxic chemical. Research appearing in Human Reproduction [2005; 20 (1):279-85 (ISSN: 0268 -1161)] tested blood levels…

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December 11, 2014

15 Delicious Calcium-Rich Dishes

Grilled Sardines With Aioli         Sardines may be small, but they’re big fish when it comes to calcium, heart-healthy fats, and robust flavor. Try fresh sardines — tossed on the grill for a smoky, delicious hors d’oeuvre. Drizzle with garlicky aioli sauce for as much calcium as you’d get in eight ounces…

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December 1, 2014

Body Mass Index & Vitamin D

High Body Mass Index Correlates with Low Vitamin D Levels A new study epublished in August 2014 indicates that body mass index is related to serum vitamin D levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 69% of adults age 20 or older are overweight or obese, with 35.1% obese. The subjects…

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November 18, 2014

Is Butter Back? The Truth About Saturated Fats

For decades we’ve been warned that eating saturated fat, the type found in meat, cheese, and other dairy foods, can lead to heart disease. Instead, we’ve been told to choose healthy fats from nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils. New research questions that belief. A recent review of 72 studies found no link between saturated…

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November 12, 2014

Supplements and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Curcumin and B Vitamins Impact Carpal Tunnel Syndrome According to a new study published in January 2014, supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid, curcumin phytosome and B vitamins before and after surgical intervention improves symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in which the median nerve is compressed,…

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October 24, 2014

Thiamine and Lipid Levels

Thiamine Supplementation Improved Lipid Levels A study published in January 2014 reports that thiamine supplementation improves lipid levels and markers of kidney function in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Currently, 8.3 percent of Americans have diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44 percent of new cases. Additionally, adult diabetics have…

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October 24, 2014

Where GMOs hide in your food

New Consumer Reports’ tests find genetically modified organisms in many packaged foods—including those labeled ‘natural’ More than 70 percent of Americans say they don’t want genetically modified organisms in their food, according to a recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of 1,000 adults. The trouble is, it’s hard to avoid them. Consumer Reports’ tests…

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October 7, 2014