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Researchers have found another reason to eat well: a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney stones, according to a study that appeared in the AugustRead more

A new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology highlights the cancer fighting effects of one of the main components of oregano called carvacrol. While some research has been done previously on the herb’s medicinal properties, this is the first study of its kind to study the effects of carvacrol onRead more

A report in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that vitamin C intake of at least 1500 milligrams per day reduces the odds of gout by 45 percent compared with an intake of less than 250 milligrams per day. Vitamin C Intake and the Risk of Gout in Men Hyon K. et al. Arch InternRead more

A new study suggests that consuming sufficient amount of EPA and DHA Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids prevents the fat producing effects of the excessive Omega-6, the other polyunsaturated fatty acids abundantly found in red meat. While this study investigated the benefits of Omega-3 in preventing diet-induced obesity, another very recent study found that consumption ofRead more

In a study presented at the American Chemical Society’s spring national meeting in San Diego, 16 overweight young adults took, by turns, a low dose of green coffee bean extract, a high dose of the supplement, and a placebo. The results were striking: Subjects lost an average of 17.5 pounds in 22 weeks and reducedRead more

Effect of Diet on Adiponectin Levels Nurt Rev. 2011 Oct;69(10):599-612 Silva FM Source Endocrine Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Abstract Dietary management has been considered an alternative means of modulating adiponectin levels. The purpose of this review is toRead more

Satiety and amino-acid profile in overweight women after a new treatment using a natural plant extract sublingual spray formulation. Rondanelli M et al. Section of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To testRead more

Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a green coffee bean extract in overweight subjects Joe A Vinson1, vinson@scranton.edu, Bryan Burnham2, Mysore V Nagendran3. (1) Chemistry, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510, United States, (2) Psychology, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510, United States, (3) Health Sciences Clinic, Bangladore, IndiaRead more

Weight Regain after a Diet-Induced Loss Is Predicted by Higher Baseline Leptin and Lower Ghrelin Plasma Level Ana B. Crujeiras et al. Aug. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Abstract Context: Appetite-related hormones may play an important role in weight regain after obesity therapy. Objective: Our objective was to investigate the potentialRead more

A study in the journal BMC Medicine may shed light on why people who test negative for celiac disease see their symptoms subside when they avoid gluten. “For the first time, we have scientific evidence that indeed, gluten sensitivity not only exists, but is very different from celiac disease,” says lead author Alessio Fasano, medicalRead more

A medical food-supplemented detoxification program in the management of chronic health problems Although the body is designed to eliminate toxins, it cannot always handle the overload present in today’s environment. Toxin overload can lead to a variety of health problems such as chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, muscle and joint pain, headache, and allergyRead more

Effects of a restricted elimination diet on the behaviour of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (INCA study): a randomised controlled trial Dr Lidy M Pelsser MSc et al The Lancet, Volume 377, Issue 9764, Pages 494-503, 5 February 2011 Summary Background The effects of a restricted elimination diet in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Read more

Allergic rhinitis in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Ashley Brawley, MD et al Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Volume 92, Issue 6, Pages 663-667, June 2004 Background Both allergic rhinitis and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common pediatric conditions associated with learning difficulties and sleep disturbances. There are conflicting research data regarding the association between ADHDRead more

PURDUE UNIVERSITY STUDY FINDS LINK BETWEEN FATTY ACID DEFICIENCY & ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) 2ND STUDY TO EXPAND UPON THIS PHENOMENON Purdue University researchers found in a June, 1996 study that boys with low blood levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids, have a greater tendency to have problems with behavior, learning, and health consistentRead more