Month: August 2017
Global PURE Study on High-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Points to Poor Outcomes
The long awaited PURE study is out and the results will put the supporters of diets low in all types of fats into a carbohydrate-fueled tailspin. According to the large cohort Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, higher fat diets that include both saturated and unsaturated fats are associated withRead
Opioid Tapering Schedule Now Available for Practitioners
The opioid epidemic, now considered a national emergency, touches all corners of our society. At a recent internal medicine conference in Estes Park Colorado, Sunny Linnebur, PharmD discussed how physicians will be increasingly required by state agencies to taper opioid use among patients with chronic pain. Linnebur, professor of clinicalRead
Higher Red Blood Cell Folate and Coronary Heart Disease
Red blood cell folate is a well-established indicator of folate intake. However, studies focused on the association between red blood cell (RBC) folate and coronary heart disease (CHD) are limited. The aim of the current study, published July 2017 in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, was to investigate the effectRead
VIDEO: GI Botanicals for Optimal Digestive Support, by Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.
As clinicians, we always strive to give our patients the right tools to succeed in their personal health and wellness goals. To that end, a focus on gastrointestinal health is a key component of any comprehensive treatment plan. As Hippocrates said 2400 years ago, “All disease begins in the gut.”Read
Green Tea May Outperform Metformin for Fasting Glucose and Healthy Lipids
Both green tea and metformin are used as adjuvants to treat and prevent complications associated with obesity; however, studies comparing their action and interaction in non-diabetic overweight women have not been reported. Thus, the current study, published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN,evaluated the effects of green tea extract and metformin, bothRead
The Elegance of the Gastrointestinal Tract, with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
~ By Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. When a patient comes to see me presenting a myriad of different health issues, one of the first places that I take a deeper look at is gastrointestinal health. From immunity to mood and more, we’re increasingly discovering just how integral supporting this systemRead
Video with Tieraona Low Dog M.D., Herbal Bitters versus Digestive Enzymes
In this Q&A and video, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog outlines the uses and clinical protocols for herbal bitters versus digestive enzymes. Q: “When would you use an herbal bitters versus digestive enzymes?” TLD: “It’s a good question, and one that requires some thoughtful consideration.” “Herbal bitters are herbs that primeRead
Combination Therapy Including Digestive Enzymes Improves Clinical Outcomes for IBS
This Italian study, published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, evaluated the efficacy of a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes in improving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Digestive Enzyme Study Patients and Methods The study was conductedRead
