Low FODMAP Diet Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Traditional wisdom has been that patients with digestive disorders should consume more fiber, since fiber reduces constipation and keeps food from sitting in the intestines for too long and rotting. And constipation might mean that certain…
Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk
Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk
Increased physical activity reduces your risk of 13 different types of cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. This was a meta-analysis of previous studies and the…
Andrographis, An Immune Strengthening Herb
Andrographis paniculata is an herb that has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of conditions.(1) Like other plants that are recognized as having medicinal properties, the efficacy of andrographis may be due to…
Dark Chocolate Improves Athletic Performance
Consuming dark chocolate improves athletic performance. It was found that when consuming 40 g of dark chocolate daily, amateur cyclists were found to use less oxygen when when riding at a moderate pace for 20 minutes. These cyclists also traveled…
GALLBLADDER DISEASE
This is the outline of the summary of gallbladder disease that I prepared for our Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on 3/24/2016. It is intended primarily for Functional Medicine doctors and practitioners.
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Fish Oil Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Obese Women
A new study published in Cancer Prevention Research found that women who were obese and who took 4 gms of fish oil per day had a lower risk of breast cancer.(1) This study looked at women who had an increased risk of breast cancer due to increased…
Low Magnesium Increases Heart Disease
We have known for many years that magnesium is one of the most important minerals for our health, including our heart health. A new study has found that those who are at low risk for heart disease but who have low serum magnesium levels, are…
Have Gas and Bloating or Abdominal Discomfort? You May Have SIBO.
If you have been suffering from intestinal gas or bloating or discomfort or flatulence or diarrhea or constipation, there may be a solution. There is a disorder of your intestinal tract that may explain your symptoms that can be tested…
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, (brief overview for doctors)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Definition: This condition is defined by excessive amount of bacteria in the small intestine, esp. the type of bacteria normally found in the colon. The small intestine is supposed to be relatively…
Healthy Eating Lowers Risk of Dying After a Heart Attack
Healthy Eating Lowers Risk of Dying After a Heart Attack
I know this may not seem like a surprise to those of us who are big believers in nutrition and healthy lifestyle, but it was a surprise for researchers. While it is generally acknowledged…
Higher Omega 3 Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Higher Omega 3 Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer and little is known about how to prevent it or effectively treat it. A new study found that Japanese men…
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This is a great recipe to add to your Thanksgiving meal. The brussels sprouts are roasted at a high temp so that wonderful caramelization develops and they're so fast and easy to make. Halfway through baking, flip them over and drizzle with…
FDA Strengthens Warning that NSAIDs, like Ibuprofen and Naproxen, Can Cause Heart Attacks and Strokes
We have heard for a number of years that COX2 inhibitors like Vioxx and Celebrex create an increased risk for heart attack or stroke and this is why Vioxx was taken off the market in 2004. However, now it has become apparent from the recent…
Thanksgiving Dinner Tips
Thanksgiving dinner wasn't always so indulgent or calorie filled. It used to be eaten over a three day celebration. It wasn't until the mid-late 1800s that the meal became a national past time, when it was declared a national holiday by…
Patients with Crohn’s Disease Show Improvement with Vitamin D Supplementation
Vitamin D gets my vote for the nutrient of the decade with it being linked in research to an amazing amount of positive effects in the body, including reducing cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections, promoting DNA repair,…