Lifestyle, diet high in omega 3 oils & vitamins D/B12 help. Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 may play a role in reducing relapses when deficient. Vitamin D is a potent immunomodulator and vitamin B12 plays an important role in the central nervous system. M José Bagur, M Antonia Murcia, Antonia M Jiménez-Monreal, Josep A Tur, […]
READ MOREMenopause/Vaginal dryness
Sea buckthorn oil 3grams oral daily helps vaginal dryness after 3 months of treatment. Larmo PS, Yang B, Hyssälä J, Kallio HP, Erkkola R. Effects of sea buckthorn oil intake on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Maturitas. 2014 Nov;79(3):316-21. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.07.010. Epub 2014 Jul 21. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25104582 Pelvic floor muscle relaxation […]
READ MORELiving longer
Healthy diets help us to live longer. Coffee drinking [less than 5 cups per day] was associated with reduced risk of death and mortality from various causes. Sotos-Prieto, Mercedes, A Bhupathiraju, Shilpa N., A Mattei, Josiemer et al. Association of Changes in Diet Quality with Total and Cause-Specific Mortality 2017, J New England Journal of […]
READ MOREInfertility – male
Lifestyle – Mediterranean diet. A healthy diet, particularly the Mediterranean diet, and lifestyle can improve sperm quality and fertility in men. “Healthy diets rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants (eg vitamin E, vitamin C, β-carotene, selenium, zinc, cryptoxanthin and lycopene), vitamins (vitamin D and folate) and low in saturated fatty acids and […]
READ MOREHeadache & migraines
Lifestyle & Acupuncture can help treat and prevent headaches and migraines. Also consider regular exercise, good posture, stretching, adequate fluids to avoid dehydration, reducing stress triggers, correcting sleep problems, avoiding drugs and excess caffeine, and a healthy individualised diet to suit your needs. Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain: […]
READ MOREGastroenterology bowel cancer
Alcohol, particularly daily use, has been shown to cause cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver and colon. See Alcohol and Digestive Cancers Across Europe: Time for Change. United Europe Gastroenterology EU Affairs. Association European Cancer League https://spink.sharefile.com/share?#/view/s9b8ba75e47644849
READ MOREFibromyalgia
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 & […]
READ MOREDepression
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 […]
READ MOREColic – infants
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 […]
READ MORECardiovascular disease: depression
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 […]
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