Month: June 2018
Eight-hours of Eating with 16-hour Fasting May be an Effective Weight-Loss Plan
Intermittent fasting is gaining in popularity as a weight loss plan and a way to reduce chronic illness. The most popular of such diets is the 5:2 diet, with 5 days of regular eating followed by 2 days of strict fast. Though it might be effective, sticking to such aRead
Histamine Intolerance Study Linked to Lower Diamine Oxidase Serum Activities
A histamine intolerance is thought to trigger a plethora of clinical symptoms after ingesting histamine‐rich foods that may be linked to the reduced activity of an enzyme, diamine oxidase (DAO), an enzyme responsible for clearing the body of histamines. No study to date has systematically assessed daily fluctuations of histamineRead
Evidence Supports Integrating Other Treatments with Dry Needling for Low Back Pain
As many as 85% of all people globally have experienced low-back pain in their lifetimes. No one is exempt whether sedentary or a professional athlete. It is so common that low back pain the the most frequently reported reason that people see their doctor. For that reason alone, this studyRead
Cannabidiol Offers Inflammatory Properties for Contact Dermatitis
This study is the first demonstration of the anti-inflammatory properties of Cannabidiol in an experimental model for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Published in the J. Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, March 2018. Abstract / Phytocannabinoids modulate inflammatory responses by regulating the production of cytokines in several experimental models of inflammation. Cannabinoid type-2Read
Breast Cancer Joins Pain as Conditions with Dominant School Endorsement of Integrative Strategies
The movement of medicine toward an integrative model took an important step in early June. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) endorsed a clinical practice guideline for integrative therapies during and after breast cancer treatment. The endorsement was published on June 11, 2018 in ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology as “Integrative TherapiesRead
Free On-Demand Webinar on Supporting Mood Disorders with Scot Bay, MD and Jane Foster, PhD
Popular contributors Scot Bay, MD and Jane Foster, PhD are back with a ready-watch webinar on animal science and clinical research that explains the gut-brain axis and how specific probiotic strains can positively support mood and mental health. Dr. Bay will elaborate on his case studies using probiotic formulas asRead
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Finding Emotional Balance with Your Patients, Interview with Leslie Korn, PhD., Author Good Mood Kitchen
In light of recent tragic events with fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and a growing number of suicides in Western society, it’s important to remember that whole health wellness plays a crucial role in addressing mental health and mood disorders. One part of that care isRead
Bacteriophages: The Next Gut Friendly Antibiotic Replacement
At last week’s Nutrition 2018 conference in Boston, scientists from the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA released an exciting new study showing the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages. The Bacteriophage for Gastrointestinal Health (PHAGE) Study is the first randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled cross-overRead
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Study: More Evidence it is Time to Rethink the IOM Recommendations
Could the third leading cause of cancer be prevented with Vitamin D? A new study authored by scientists from the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the U.S. National Cancer Institute, and more than 20 other medical centers and organizations finds that higher circulating vitaminRead
