Kim Stewart
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Reduced Cerebral Aβ-amyloid Accumulation
Spain just surpassed Italy at the healthiest country in the world, according to the recent Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index. Must be the Mediterranean Diet (MeDi), say researchers. A new neuroimaging study shows that compliance to the MeDi is a critical factor in reducing the risk of cerebral Aβ-amyloid accumulation, aRead
Cannabidiol May Reduce Intestinal Inflammation
In this study, published in PLOS ONE, researchers explored the role of cannabidiol for intestinal inflammation. This research looked enteric glial cells (EGC), which plays a fundamental role in the maintenance of gut homeostasis. They assure the correct trophism of vicinal neurons in the myenteric plexus and actively participate inRead
Acupressure for Co-Occurring Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
A new study finds acupressure could be a low-cost, at-home solution to a suite of persistent side effects that linger after breast cancer treatment ends. Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center reported in 2016 that acupressure helped reduce fatigue in breast cancer survivors. In the new study,Read
Prenatal Vitamin Intake May Reduce Autism Recurrence Risk in Siblings
Maternal use of folic acid supplements has been inconsistently associated with reduced risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the child. This study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, examined whether prenatal vitamin use by mothers was associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) recurrence in high-risk families. This prospective cohort study analyzed dataRead
Is the New York Times Picking on the Science for CBD?
A recent New York Times article, CBD is Everywhere, But Scientists Still Don’t Know Much About It, paints a picture of snake-oil sales, hyped-up claims and minuscule science. Is that true or a journalistic stretch? The article prompted Today’s Practitioner to dig up two well-researched studies from Cannabis and CannabinoidRead
Higher Protein Intake Associated with Reduced Disability in Old Age
Aging adults are the fastest growing age group in Western societies. As such, the risk of disability that prevents older individuals from taking care of daily basic functions is high. In this study, published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers explored how protein intake helps people maintain independence.Read
Researchers Identify Biomarker Blood Test to Measure Pain
A breakthrough test developed by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to measure pain in patients could help stem the tide of the opioid crisis in Indiana, and throughout the rest of the nation. A study led by psychiatry professor Alexander Niculescu, MD, PhD and published in Nature journal Molecular PsychiatryRead
Fasting Physiology and Therapeutic Diets: A Look Back to the Future, by Jeffrey Bland, PhD
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Paul Anderson: The FDA and the Fate of Compounded Medicines
The following is an excerpt of interview with Paul Anderson, ND on the FDA’s recent stance on compounded medicine as published in the Journal of Restorative Medicine, Volume 8, Number 1, 4 January 2019, pp. 1-5(5). The Journal of Restorative Medicine (JRM) recently interviewed Paul Anderson, ND, who is testifyingRead
Joshua Mansour, MD: Apple, PC, HD, DM, Technology Terms? No, I am Talking about Healthcare
By Joshua Mansour, M.D. / I was in the hospital recently when I heard the word apple. Without hesitating, I reached in my pocket to see if I had my phone. They were talking about the fruit, not the product. This got me thinking, has technology now become more importantRead
