Acne treatments
The surest way to know that there is no truly effective treatment for a condition is to count the number...
Dietary fiber and the risk of breast cancer
Researchers in North Carolina and in China reviewed the association between dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer.
Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Researchers at Texas Chiropractic College, in Pasadena, studied children in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in order to estimate...
CAM options to treat chronic constipation
Chronic constipation is common among the elderly and women. Doctors prescribe various treatments, and patients often use over-the-counter remedies. Researchers...
Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Researchers from the Population Health Research Institute, in Ontario, Canada evaluated the effects of dietary options on the risk of...
Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol with diet
A healthy diet should be rich in vegetables and fruits, whole-grain, high-fiber foods, and fish, and should contain a small...
Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
There’s an ingredient in rice that may help control blood pressure and explain the lower risk of cardiovascular disease in...
Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life
There are 5 choices that make a difference, according to this report by the Cardiovascular Health Study group.
Effect of diet on irritable bowel syndrome
Studies suggest that in one quarter of patients, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be caused or exacerbated by...
UGLI fruit: The exotic tangelo from Jamaica
Dr. Irene just brought one home from the Stop-&-Shop. And it is homely, but very good. Cut the ulgi (UHG-lee)...
Effectiveness of CAM in diabetes
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario reviewed the evidence for improved control of diabetes in type 2 diabetes...
Secrets to successful weight loss among men
Reduce portion size and limit fat intake. Following strict dietary recommendations isn’t necessary, based on data presented during the American...
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Ranking diet and exercise to manage high cholesterol
Dr. Robert Kelly (photo) is associate director and curriculum coordinator for the Fairview Hospital /Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program....
Strawberries: Complementary for cholesterol treatment
Researchers from Toronto, Canada studied the effect of adding strawberries, as a source of antioxidants, to improve the response to...
Effects of US healthcare reform on CAM
Jane Hoback, writing in Natural Foods Merchandiser, has listed areas of interest to CAM practitioners.
Converting hamburger into a functional food
Researchers in Madrid, Spain have developed a new meat product — lycopene-enriched hamburger — by adding dry tomato peel to...
CAM for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes. Here’s a...
Dietary fiber may help prevent obesity
Researchers from Europe studied the association of total dietary fiber with changes in weight and waist circumference.
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CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from...
1 year on the Mediterranean diet
Researchers in the PREDIMED (Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea) Study in Spain report a reduction in the prevalence of the metabolic...