A number of studies have found IBS may be due to carbohydrate maldigestion and intolerance. It can cause abdominal cramps and bloating. A low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (FODMAP) diet such as avoiding wheat, high lactose dairy, garlic, onions and certain fruit, may reduce abdominal symptoms and improve quality of life compared with […]
This study found high particulate matter from pollution may activate the nervous-hormone system in the body [hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal glands] to produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. Indoor air purification was found to reduce stress hormones in this study. Another reason to visit the country more often for some fresh air. Huichu Li, Jing Cai, Renjie […]
Parabins is found in a number of cosmetic products. This study found men with high urine levels of parabens had an increased risk of abnormal sperm morphology, DNA stainability, reduced sperm motility and testosterone level. The rule of thumb, is avoid chemical exposure to the body. More studies are needed as this is the first […]
Supplements that combine antioxidants with zinc, copper, vitamins C and E, lutein and zeaxanthin are more effective than no supplements in halting the progression of age-related macular degeneration according to leading opthalmologists and should therefore be considered in public health policy. Aaron Y Lee, Thomas Butt, Emily Chew, Elvira Agron, Traci E Clemons, Catherine A […]
Eating more nuts and peanut butter can help protect against the development of gastric cancer. Maryam Hashemian, Gwen Murphy, Arash Etemadi, Sanford M Dawsey, Linda M Liao, and Christian C Abnet. Nut and peanut butter consumption and the risk of esophageal and gastric cancer subtypes. First published August 2, 2017, doi: 10.3945/ajcn.117.159467 Am J Clin […]
Drinking more water [no more than 2 litres of water per day] especially before meals can help with weight loss. Daniels MC, Popkin BM. Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status: a systematic review. Nutrition reviews 2010; 68(9): 505-21 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20796216 Dennis EA, Dengo AL, Comber DL, Flack KD, Savla J, Davy KP, […]
Drinking coffee reduces the risk of death from any cause. Do not drink more than 3-5 cups per day. Caffeine is also found in black and green tea. Song-Yi Park, PhD; Neal D. Freedman, PhD; Christopher A. Haiman, ScD; Loïc Le Marchand, MD, PhD; Lynne R. Wilkens, DrPH; Veronica Wendy Setiawan, PhD. Association of Coffee […]
Good bacteria in the gut comes about from a healthy high fibre diet, avoiding sugars and eating more prebiotic and probiotic foods. Intestinal flora plays an important role in the appropriate development of the metabolic system in humans. Disturbances in the composition and functionality of the intestinal flora can disrupt gut barrier function, causing low-grade […]
Another good reason to enjoy eating more nuts [walnuts, almonds, pistachio, pecan nuts]. Eating more nuts reduces the risk of stroke later in life. Chuan Shao, Hui Tang, Wei Zhao & Jianquan He. Nut intake and stroke risk: A dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Scientific Reports 6, Article number: 30394 (2016) doi:10.1038/srep30394 https://www.nature.com/articles/srep30394 In Need of a […]
Eating a healthy Mediterranean diet high in fruit, vegetables, good oils and nuts helps improve moods. Nguyen B, Ding D, Mihrshahi S. Fruit and vegetable consumption and psychological distress: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses based on a large Australian sample. BMJ Open. 2017;7:e014201. http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/3/e014201 Liu X, Yan Y, Li F, Zhang D. Fruit and vegetable consumption […]