A new systematic assessment that describes malnutrition in the context of starvation, chronic disease, and/or acute disease or injury will help with diagnosis and treatment, nutritionists say. Up to 50 percent of patients in hospitals and nursing facilities are estimated to be malnourished and although it is widespread, confusion exists in the clinical community on…
Ancient Herbal Supplement Shows Promise Against Cancer
June 23, 2022
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Berberine’s effect on lung cancer has just been published in the journal Pharmaceutics, showing potent anticancer activity in a study that crosses the divide between Eastern and Western medicine. While the natural compound found in plants such as turmeric and barberry has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, it has…
Beetroot Found to Be Natural Sports Performance Enhancer
June 21, 2022
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More commonly found in the Slavic soup borscht, a salad, or the corner shop hamburger, the humble beetroot may soon become a regular part of athletes’ protein shakes after research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) found it can enhance sporting performance. Conducting a meta-analysis of 118 studies from 25 countries, the team evaluated…
Say Hey to Swiss Chard
June 8, 2022
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Despite its name, Swiss chard is not from Switzerland, but is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Sicily. More suited to the name Sicilian beet, this leafy green has collected a history of monikers — silver beet, strawberry spinach, and Roman Kale — due to many cases of mistaken identity with other greens, like spinach…
Granny Smith Apples Improve Gut Bacteria and Reduce Inflammation
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but – as a bonus – apples will greet good gut bacteria with open arms. And that’s because researchers recently uncovered evidence that apples build a community of healthy bacteria in the colon. This is due to their high content of non-digestible compounds, including fiber and polyphenols. While…
Causes of Spider Veins as We Age, and How to Fix Them
June 3, 2022
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Summer brings with it barbecues, picnics, and plenty of sunshine. Looking to join the fun, you might slip on a pair of shorts or a long, flowy dress, only to discover small, web-like veins in the backs of your legs. Spider veins are increasingly common in older women due to differences in lifestyle, genetics, and…
Eating Seaweed Salad May Boost Immune Function
Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles. Billions of pounds of seaweed are harvested each year, the consumption of which “has been linked to a lower incidence of chronic diseases,” both physical and mental. For example, women who eat more seaweed during pregnancy appear to be less…
Is Fiber an Effective Anti-Inflammatory?
“Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, believed that all disease begins in the gut.” Of course, he also thought women were hysterical because of their “wandering uterus.” So much for ancient medical wisdom. But something like constipation can have a “major [negative] impact on physical, mental and social well-being.” Yet it’s “often overlooked in health…
Delicious Ways to Sneak Fiber Into Your Child’s Diet
May 14, 2022
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The biggest shortfall in most Americans’ diets isn’t vitamins or minerals. It’s fiber. Experts say adult women should get 25 grams a day while men should get 38 grams. Yet we average a paltry 15 grams. Our kids aren’t doing any better. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children ages 1 to 3 get…
Are Avocados Associated with Greater Risk or Reduced Risk of Cancer?
May 12, 2022
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Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk? In my last video about avocados, The Effects of Avocados and Red Wine on Meal-Induced Inflammation, I described their anti-inflammatory effects and cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering effects, but what about the Are Avocados Good for You? video I did years ago about the chromosome-damaging…
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