Association Between Reduced Risk Of Diabetes And Regularly Drinking Coffee, Decaf And Tea

December 15, 2009

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Drinking more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appears to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of previous studies reported in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, JAMA (1). By the year 2025, approximately 380 million individuals worldwide will be affected by type 2 diabetes (1)…

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Osteoporosis And Flaxseed Oil

November 25, 2009

Animal studies suggest that adding flaxseed oil to the diet could reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and women with diabetes, according to a report to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health. Mer Harvi and colleagues at the National Research Center, in Cairo, Egypt, have studied the effect of diabetes on bone health and evaluated how flaxseed oil in the diet might delay the onset of osteoporosis.

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Qi-Gong Relaxation Exercise and Diabetes

September 23, 2009

The Effect of Qi-Gong Relaxation Exercise on the Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A randomized controlled trial

Qi-gong relaxation exercise is one of the traditional Chinese health care self-management technique. It consists of two aspects, controlled synchronized breathing with slow body movements as an aerobic exercise, and relaxation (1). The purpose of this study was twofold: to examine the effects of Qi-gong and to identify biological and psychological characteristics associated with a positive response to therapy.

The study used a paired group design with age- and sex-matched participants randomly assigned to one of two groups. Of the 554 eligible patients, 36 type 2 diabetic subjects were randomized to the study. This study was ethically approved by the board of directors of the Science Clinic, and informed consent was obtained from all 36 patients. For a variety of reasons, Read more…

Because obese patients benefited more and the significant decrease in C-peptide was demonstrated in this study, Qi-gong may improve insulin resistance. On the other hand, several studies described the effects of relaxation training for type 2 diabetes (5,6,7,8); thus, Qi-gong can improve glucose metabolism by the benefits of relaxation response. In conclusion, these findings suggest that Qi-gong relaxation exercise may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Authors:  Takuya Tsujiuchi, PHD, Hiroaki Kumano, PHD, Kazuhiro Yoshiuchi, PHD, DeGuang He, MD, Yuko Tsujiuchi, MD, Tomifusa Kuboki, PHD, Hiroyuki Suematsu, PHD and Koichi Hirao, PHD

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Testosterone Decreases After Ingestion Of Sugar (Glucose)

June 15, 2009

Men with low testosterone should have their hormone levels retested after they fast overnight because eating may transiently lower testosterone levels, a new study concludes. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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Acupuncture Aid For Diabetics, UK

June 14, 2009

More than 2.2 million people in Britain suffer from type 2 diabetes*, a chronic progressive disease which usually affects the over 40s. The number of people diagnosed with the disease has increased dramatically in recent years and this has been linked to the increase in sedentary lifestyles and obesity.

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Treating Depression May Protect Against Insulin Resistance In Type 2 Diabetes Patients

June 9, 2009

US researchers found that treating depression may protect against insulin resistance observed in depression in patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted by Dr Julie Wagner of the University of Connecticut Health Center, and colleagues, and was presented at the 69th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana from 5 to 9 June.

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More mainstream physicians suggesting meditation, acupuncture

February 3, 2009

For years, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian ignored “alternative” therapies because his Western-trained brain wanted more evidence that they actually worked.

But Keshavarzian also knew conventional medicine often needed some assistance. And when he learned his patients were seeking out natural products, acupuncture, meditation and massage, he took a deep breath and dived in.

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Keywords: acupuncture, meditation, mood disorders, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, high blood pressure, CAM, integrative medicine

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A New Diet Villain

December 3, 2008

Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products, which advocates claim can help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health?

About six years ago, Diane and Jim McConnell and their son, James Jr., 11, embarked on a dramatic diet change. They decided to give up foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Sticking to the regimen is no easy feat—gluten is ubiquitous in the American diet, as well as in other nonfood products. Not only is it in almost every kind of commercially baked good and pasta, it’s even in medications, lipsticks and Play-Doh.

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Keywords: adhd, celiac, ibs, irritable bowel, autism, diabetes, down syndrome, gluten, wheat, protein

Also see Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic by Peter Green and Rory Jones  "Gas, burps, stomachaches, and bloating are standard fodder for comedy routines-because of their frequency as much as the discomfort and embarrassment they cause…"

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FDA says BPA is OK despite concerns raised in new study

September 17, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — With scientists at odds over the safety of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, consumers got minimal guidance Tuesday about how to protect themselves.

At a scientific hearing, the Food and Drug Administration defended its assessment that bisphenol A– or BPA–is safe, even as the first major study of health effects in people linked it with possible risks for heart disease and diabetes. The debate could drag on for years.

"Right now, our tentative conclusion is that it’s safe, so we’re not recommending any change in habits," said Laura Tarantino, head of the FDA’s office of food additive safety. But she acknowledged, "there are a number of things people can do to lower their exposure."

For example, consumers can avoid plastic containers imprinted with the recycling number ‘7,’ as many of those contain BPA. Or, said Tarantino, they can avoid warming food in such containers, as heat helps to release the chemical.

…Dr. Ana Soto of Tufts University said the study raises enough concerns to warrant government action to limit BPA exposure. "We shouldn’t wait until further studies are done in order to act in protecting humans," said Soto, who has called for more restrictions in the past.

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Keywords: reproductive, hormone, heart disease, estrogen, cancer, breast, prostate, chest pain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, public health, Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, Dartmouth College, University of Missouri, Environmental Health Sciences, Frederick vom Saal, John Peterson Myers

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