Aerobic exercise eg running, cycling, low impact aerobics, walking gives benefit to people with fibromyalgia such as reduced pain, stiffness and physical function. Busch AJ, Barber KA.R., Overend TJ, Peloso PMJ, Schachter CL. Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003786. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003786.pub2 http://www.cochrane.org/CD003786/MUSKEL_exercise-for-fibromyalgia Physical activity & […]
Curcumin extract alone or combined with saffron may help depression and anxiety, as well as being useful as an anti-inflammatory for joint pains. Adrian L. Lopresti , Peter D. Drummond. Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders Volume 207, 1 […]
Maternal dietary changes during breastfeeding such as a trial of the low FODMAP diet may help settle baby’s colic. The low FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) diet recommends avoiding some poorly absorbed carbohydrates such as wheat, high-lactose dairy, garlic, onions, certain fruits, beans and processed meats. More studies are needed. Iacovou M., Mulcahy […]
Depression and poor lifestyle are the biggest risk factors of mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease, so it is important to seek help. A healthy lifestyle [diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and chemicals, reducing stress, sleeping well, sunshine], meditation and cognitive behaviour therapy can help. Heidi T. May Benjamin D. Horne Stacey Knight Kirk U. Knowlton […]
A healthy diet, avoiding sugars and refined carbohydrates (starches) to reduce triglyceride levels and reduce risk of diabetes. Maki KC, Palacios OM, Lindner E, Nieman KM, Bell M, Sorce J. Replacement of refined starches and added sugars with egg protein and unsaturated fats increases insulin sensitivity and lowers triglycerides in overweight or obese adults with […]
Stress & long working hours may be a trigger atrial fibrillation. Mika Kivimäki, Solja T. Nyberg, G. David Batty et al. Long working hours as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation: a multi-cohort study Eur Heart J ehx324. Published:13 July 2017 https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/3958185/Long-working-hours-as-a-risk-factor-for-atrial?searchresult=1 In Need of a Checkup, or Maybe Something More Specialised? Give our friendly […]
Fish oil supplements [omega-3 PUFA] may benefit patients with cardiac disease following a myocardial infarction [heart attack] and patients with heart failure to reduce mortality and hospitalizations. David S. Siscovick, Thomas A. Barringer, Amanda M. Fretts, Jason H.Y. Wu, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Rebecca B. Costello, Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Terry A. Jacobson, Mary B. Engler, Heather […]
Rural versus city living. Living in the country has a lower risk of developing cancer but higher death rates possibly due to lack of access to treatment according to USA statistics. S. Jane Henley, MSPH; Robert N. Anderson, PhD; Cheryll C. Thomas, MSPH; Greta M. Massetti, PhD; Brandy Peaker, MD; Lisa C. Richardson, MD. Invasive […]
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life according to a study of Chinese women. Sanne A. E. Peters, Ling Yang, Yu Guo, Yiping Chen, Zheng Bian, Jianwei Du, Jie Yang, Shanpeng Li, Liming Li, Mark Woodward, Zhengming Chen and the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaboration Group. Breastfeeding and the Risk of Maternal […]
Mediterranean diet is protective for preventing breast cancer recurrence especially in postmenopausal women, but the Western diet seems to increase breast cancer risk in both premenopausal women and postmenopausal women. Castelló A, Boldo E, Pérez-Gómez B, Lope V, et al. Adherence to the Western, Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns and breast cancer risk: MCC-Spain study. […]