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Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2008 Dec;29(6):902-10. Normalization of leaky gut in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is accompanied by a clinical improvement: effects of age, duration of illness and the translocation of LPS from gram-negative bacteria. Maes M, Leunis JC. Source MCare4U Outpatient Clinics, Belgium. Abstract BACKGROUND: There is now evidence that an increased translocation of LPSRead more

Carbonated water eases the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) and constipation, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2002;14:991?9). Dyspepsia is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, early sense of fullness after eating, bloating, belching, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Approximately 25% ofRead more

Alper BS. “Evidence-based medicine. Antibody-guided food elimination may reduce symptoms of IBS.” Clinical Advisor. 8(2): 122, 2005. This article comments on a 12-week study with 150 patients with IBS who were tested for immunoglobulin (Ig)G antibodies against 29 different foods. One group was advised to follow a diet that eliminated all foods for which theyRead more

Eswaran S. Tack J. Chey WD. Food: the forgotten factor in the irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America. 40(1):141-62, 2011. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that dietary constituents at least exacerbate symptoms and perhaps contribute to the development of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While the evidence suggests thatRead more

Bijkerk CJ, de Wit NJ, Muris JW, et al. Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care? Randomised placebo controlled trial. BMJ 2009; 339:b3154 This randomized controlled trial examines the effectiveness of increasing the dietary content of soluble fiber (psyllium) or insoluble fiber (bran) in patients with IBS. 275 patients aged 18-65Read more

Study suggests diet affects acne By Linda Shrieves The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Here’s a question to ponder: Why is acne common in the Western, industrialized world, while the pimples that plague American kids are rare in developing countries? It’s a puzzler — and one that prompted Australian researchers to ask whether changing theRead more

Diet and Psoriasis: Experimental Data and Clinical Evidence M. Wolters The British Journal of Dermatology. 2005;153(4):706-714. © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Summary and Introduction Summary Psoriasis is considered as a T-cell-mediated inflammatory skin disease which is characterized by hyperproliferation and poor differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes. While susceptibility to psoriasis is inherited, the disease is influenced byRead more

Connection Between Allergic Diseases And Autoimmune Diseases ScienceDaily (Apr. 3, 2007) — A study by researchers at Children’s and the University of Washington (UW) identifies a connection between allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, and autoimmune diseases. The study was published in the April 1 edition of Nature Immunology. Approximately 75Read more

Extract of Valerian Root (Valeriana Officinalis L.) vs. Placebo in Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Randomized Double-Blind Study Siroos Pakseresht, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences Hatam Boostani, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences Mehdi Sayyah, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences Abstract Objective: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common neuropsychiatric condition. Many herbs with psychotropic effects existRead more

International Journal of Obesity 35, 1395-1403 (November 2011) | doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.284 ARTICLE TOOL Metabolic sequelae of ?-blocker therapy: weighing in on the obesity epidemic? P Lee, A-P Kengne, J R Greenfield, R O Day, J Chalmers and K K Y Ho Abstract Background: Sympathetic activation is an important metabolic adaptation limiting weight gain. Propensity of weightRead more

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology 8, 660 (December 2011) Celiac disease: Lack of vitamins D and K affects bone health in celiac disease Claire Greenhill Abstract Children with celiac disease have poor bone health, even after 1 year on a gluten-free diet, according to a Canadian study. A low intake of vitamins D and KRead more

“Higher folate requirements during pregnancy and lactation are difficult to meet by increased intake of folate-rich food products only….supplementation with folic acid is recommended not only to meet the higher requirements but also to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes such as neural tube defects (NTDs). Ann Nutr Metab 2011;59: 32-37 Abstract An adequate intake of folateRead more

By Rick Ansorge, Eric Metcalf and the editors of Prevention Health Books People with allergies know that their sniffling and sneezing is allergen-induced, but allergies don’t always present themselves with such typical symptoms. Sometimes allergic reactions can cause fatigue, headaches — or even depression. Chronic fatigue syndrome If you’ve been experiencing extreme exhaustion for 6Read more

Clin Rheumatol. 1991 Dec;10(4):401-7. Diet and disease symptoms in rheumatic diseases–results of a questionnaire based survey. Haugen M, Kjeldsen-Kragh J, Nordvåg BY, Førre O. Source Department of General Practice, University of Oslo, Norway. Abstract Experiences with food intake, diet manipulations and fast were registered in rheumatic patients. The study was a questionnaire-based survey in whichRead more