Migraines and headaches may be triggered by certain foods such as cheese and citric, beverages such as wine, and food ingredients such as nitrites & MSG. A 6 week supervised elimination diet may help identify these foods and can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. Speak to your doctor about this. Taheri S. Effect of […]
Folic acid supplements at the recommended intake of 400 micrograms per day about 3 months before and during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects. However, high doses of folic acid supplements of 1000 micrograms per day or more can negatively impact the cognition of the child. Desirée Valera-Gran, Eva M Navarrete-Muñoz, Manuela Garcia de […]
More research to support why we should avoid chemical exposure, including to the environment. Chemical such as plastics (eg, phthalates and phenols), flame retardants, perfluorinated compounds and pesticides may be linked with adverse reproductive outcomes such as low birth weight, gestational diabetes, obesity, certain cancers, certain birth defects, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit […]
The strength of bones depends on a number of factors such as adequate vitamin D blood levels, weight bearing exercises, reducing stress [which reduces cortisol levels] and a healthy diet such as consuming adequate levels of legumes and calcium foods. A number of trials found diets high in isoflavones – also known as plant estrogens […]
Calm relaxation music helps reduce stress, anxiety, pain and insomnia. Many studies demonstrate music can also help reduce stress associated with surgery, operations and dental procedures. Music therapy can even help deal with mental health problems such as schizophrenia. Meghani N, Tracy MF, Hadidi NN, Lindquist R. Part I: The Effects of Music for the […]
We spend so much of our time at work that it is important we are happy and feel supported. Research demonstrates that work related stress can be a cause of anxiety, depression, burnout and even suicidal thoughts. Allison Milner, Katrina Witt, Anthony D LaMontagne, Isabelle Niedhammer. Review. Psychosocial job stressors and suicidality: a meta-analysis and […]
Probiotics such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Saccharomyces, found in yoghurt, kefir and other sources, are beneficial gut bacteria that are effective for IBS, acute infectious diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea, hepatic encephalopathy, ulcerative colitis and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Wilkins T, Sequoia J. Probiotics for Gastrointestinal Conditions: A Summary of the Evidence. Am Fam […]
Triggers for headaches and migraines include stress the day before onset, dehydration, poor posture, lack of exercise, chemicals and poor sleep. Food &/or alcohol especially red wine and beer, chocolate, caffeine, dairy products e.g. aged cheese, food preservatives with nitrates and nitrites, MSG and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame may also trigger migraines and headaches […]
A large body of research demonstrates alcohol consumption of greater than 2 standard drinks per day can increase the risk of cancer such as breast, prostate, bowel, stomach, oesophageal, liver and mouth cancer. So the message is avoid drinking daily alcohol and if you do, no more than 2 standard drinks per day. A standard […]
A small preliminary trial suggests turmeric may help treat and prevent gingivitis, a common condition also known as inflammation of the gums. Turmeric is often used for its anti-inflammatory action such as arthritis so this is exciting news that it may also help with diseases of the mouth. More research is needed. Stoyell KA, et […]