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05/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Veld grape: A traditional medicine for metabolic syndrome
A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their waist and […]
05/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The relationship between gut microbiota modulation and its ability to prevent disease
In this paper, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China made a comprehensive analysis of previous studies about the interaction between gut microbiota and diet composition, and its effect on gastrointestinal tract health. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The substantial amount of emerging research is evidence that gut microbiota has a significant impact on […]
05/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Consumption of dairy foods, red meat and processed meat has varied health implications at key life stages
In this review, a researcher from the University of Reading in the U.K. examines the role of dairy foods and red meat at key life stages in terms of their ability to reduce or increase chronic disease risk. This article, which includes a discussion about recent meta-analyses and updated reports on the associations between dairy foods, […]
05/16/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could Manchurian violets be used to treat atherosclerosis and hepatic steatosis?
In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial wall. To […]
05/10/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Mushrooms as medicine? Review looks at health benefits of supplements, nutraceuticals derived from fungus
Mushrooms may be considered by some as vegetables when added to a dish, but in reality, they are not. They are fungi that have been shown to possess medicinal benefits. This is widely known and appreciated by many people, hence the considerable number of studies about mushrooms and the active compounds they contain. Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University in China decided […]
05/08/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
An Ayurvedic approach to hypertension
In this article, researchers from India provide a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Their review was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Different theories have been proposed to explain hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective, but there is […]
05/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exercise can improve heart function in women with breast cancer
A recent study reported that exercise benefits women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment. The study was presented on December 7, 2018 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and it was the largest trial to date that measured cardiovascular function in patients before any breast cancer treatment. According to C. Kent Osborne – co-director of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and director […]
05/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can prevent delirium in patients with cardiovascular disease
In this study, researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Gifu University in Japan investigated the effectiveness of combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine (Kampo medicine) in reducing the incidence rate of delirium in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The results of their study were published in […]
04/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks at the health benefits of mushroom nutraceuticals and supplements
Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, and lectins. […]
04/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exercise is still the best way to lower blood pressure, study shows
Exercise is good for the heart, and even cardiologists agree. So it is not surprising that researchers want to find out the extent of its usefulness, especially where problems related to the heart are concerned. In a recent study, researchers from the U.K. and the U.S. pooled data from existing studies to compare the effectiveness of exercise […]
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