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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
01/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine role of micronutrients in atopic dermatitis
Researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in atopic dermatitis (AD). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The pathophysiology of AD involves a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors. Because nutritional status influences immune function, scientists are […]
01/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Edible seaweed is packed with iodine for improved thyroid health
Seaweed is a type of alga that grows in the sea. Not only is it a food source for some forms of marine life, it also serves as a source of nutrition for humans. Seaweed is known for containing high amounts of iodine, an essential mineral used by the body to produce thyroid hormones. These […]
12/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How does TCM diagnose and treat indigestion?
Functional dyspepsia (DP) is a term used to refer to symptoms which affect the gastrointestinal tract. Although these symptoms are fairly common and are also associated with other diseases, they fall under FD when they have no apparent cause. According to studies, about 15 to 30 percent of the world’s population is affected by this gastrointestinal disorder. […]
12/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers look at the impact of medical foods in Alzheimer’s patients
The connection between diet and neurodegenerative diseases has long been the subject of scientific investigations. Today, although much remains to be understood, researchers and clinicians acknowledge the importance of diet in preventing, delaying, or improving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia around the world. This debilitating disease is […]
12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A species of red algae found to improve circulation and protect against blood clots
Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which prevents excessive […]
12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Camel milk is the real dairy superfood: Study reveals its anti-inflammatory properties
Nature is full of compounds with the ability to reduce inflammation. These compounds are often found in plants and regularly contribute to the medicinal properties of their sources. But recent studies have shown that animal products also possess anti-inflammatory compounds. In particular, a recent study published in the journal Functional Foods in Health and Disease reported the positive effect of camel […]
12/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine the anti-cancer properties of carnosine
Cancer development is often linked to a high consumption of red meat and processed meat. While processed foods are scientifically proven to be bad for your health, eating moderate amounts of animal meat, fish and poultry may be helpful for cancer patients. In a new study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from different […]
12/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women can compromise neonates
Researchers from McGill University Sainte Anne de Bellevue in Canada conducted a scoping review to provide an overview of the latest evidence from studies regarding the impact of maternal risk factors on infant 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations, with a focus on studies in Canada and the U.S. This article was published in the journal Nutrition Research. […]
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Observing the immediate health outcomes of switching to a whole foods diet
In this study, researchers from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon assessed the feasibility of measuring the health impact of a 12-week naturopathic whole foods nutrition education course among adults with or at risk of prediabetes. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A pilot non-randomized pre-post intervention design […]
12/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Red yeast rice has anti-hyperlipidemic properties
Researchers from Taiwan examined the efficacy of monacolin K-rich and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich red yeast rice (RYR) in treating hyperlipidemia in a randomized control double-blind clinical trial. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. RYR (Monascus pilosus) is traditionally used as an alternative treatment for hyperlipidemia. Previous studies suggest that other compounds […]
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