Medical Updates
Weight Loss
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the potential benefits of homeopathic thyroid hormone (30c) in weight loss. A total of 208 people were enrolled in the study. All study participants were undergoing a fast, and had reached a plateau where they were no longer rapidly losing weight. Use of homeopathic thyroid significantly enhanced the rate weight loss of Schmidt JM, Ostermayr. Does a homeopathic ultramolecular dilution of Thyroidinum 30cH affect the rate of body weight reduction in fasting patients? A randomised placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial. Homeopathy. 2002;91:197 206
Supplementing on creatine keeps body energy efficiency at best, promoting healthy pulmonary functions
Creatine has long been used effectively for body building trainers, professional athletes and Olympic competitors to naturally help their training and optimizing performance. While there is no denying that creatine provides tremendous results in sports nutrition, its benefits as a supplement to support your health for a variety of health concerns have been relatively not reported. Creatine looks to have beneficial affects to promote healthy pulmonary function, balanced homocysteine levels, improved muscle coordination and better energy efficiency. Creatine is not just for the bodybuilders but may serve as efficient supplement for target group.
Roughage and adequate fiber intake scores high in maintaining disease free life
A healthy intake of fiber has been linked to weight loss, healthy heart function, digestion and might even reduce the risk of some forms of cancer and diabetes. Yet, most Americans have a woefully poor amount of healthy fiber in their diets. Recent studies emphasize the shortcomings and warn that these deficiencies can create some real problems for us if we don't improve our fiber intake in the future. Fortunately, supplementing your diet with fiber has never been easier or more affordable.
Evidences of Memory enhancement and healthy homocysteine levels
Your potential danger from high homocysteine levels and the subsequent threat of heart disease and stroke has been well publicized. However, the correlation between homocysteine levels and your memory function are not as well known, even among well-educated physicians. Recent studies continue to shed light on the relationship that could affect your precious memory. They signal another strong warning to make sure you and your doctor regularly monitor your homocysteine levels and that you take a few simple nutritional steps daily to maintain a healthy homocysteine level.
Natural mood elevators
The economic toll of depression, dementia and stress-related disorders totals over billions of currency per year. Part of that money is being spent on heavily-advertised, expensive drugs that while generally effective short term, can lead to long-term side-effects including sexual dysfunction and even suicidal thoughts. The greats news is studies prove you can have a healthy and happy mood with a program of certain all-natural supplements, diet and/or exercise. This program will provide benefits for cardiovascular and sexual health, as well. In these stressful times, it is great to have such healthy, safe and affordable alternatives for us to consider. Passiflora and st. vitus herb were seen good source of mood elevation and antidepressants amongst herbs, their efficacy, dosages and interaction yet tobe ascertained, find their safe use under homoeopathy with almost zero long term dependency and withdrawal adverse effects.
Overcoming insulin resistance and hypoglycemia
Phaseolus vulgaris (kidney beans) in one study revealed its hypoglycemic potentials and active role in overcoming insulin resistance, in addition to lowering cholesterol, kidney beans' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. Many studies have shown that White Kidney Bean reduces the rate at which starchy foods like pasta and bread are converted into sugar. Phaseolus vulgarisis an inhibitor of alpha-amylase, an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of starch in the human gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion of this inhibitor reduces the digestion of starch in foods so the less sugars are absorbed as fat cells for future use Extracts of Phaseolus vulgaris are used by dieters as a way to block carbs or to slow down the absorption of sugar, its action will further be utilized under homoeopathy principles to lay out effective regimen for diabetic subjects.
How to make pea nuts best source of anti-oxidants
If you like them roasted - dry or with oil - this may not appeal to you, but Alabama researchers say that if you really want to get the most out of peanuts, you should boil them, the way they do in the South. According to a new study, boiling is the best way to release the antioxidants in peanuts - you get four times the disease fighting phytochemicals (isoflavones) peanuts contain when you eat them boiled rather than roasted. Investigators say that water and heat penetrate peanuts during boiling to release their isoflavones - natural compounds capable of protecting cells against the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. You don't have to be a southerner to appreciate boiled peanuts - the trick is to buy peanuts raw and boil them at home. But don’t overcook them: if they get too mushy, say the Alabama researchers, they’ll lose their health benefits. The study was published in the October 31, 2007 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.