Coffee, Tea Might Stave Off Diabetes

By Serena Gordon


HealthDay Reporter



MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Here's good news for people who can't start their morning without a cup or two of java: Coffee and tea consumption may decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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http://www.usnews.com/health/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2009/12/14/coffee-tea-might-stave-off--diabetes.html

Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs

Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs


Beyond statins, try exercise, diet, and a supplement or two

By Adam Voiland

Posted February 6, 2008

Joseph Keenan, a cardiology researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, has a love-hate relationship with statins. On the one hand, he prescribes them to many patients. On the other, he can't use them to control his own dangerously high cholesterol. Like many of the 25 percent or so of patients prescribed statins who abandon them within six months, Keenan has had unpleasant side effects, such as muscle spasms, and blood tests indicate muscle damage. "It came as a shock," he says of finding out he'd have to do without his Lipitor.

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http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/heart/2008/02/06/lowering-ldl-cholesterol-without-drugs.html

A Breathing Technique Offers Help for People With Asthma

A Breathing Technique Offers Help for People With Asthma - NYTimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health...

An alternative technique developed by a Russian doctor more than a half-century ago has been found effective in some trials.

BMI=Body Mass Index

The Body Mass Index(BMI) formula was developed by Belgium statistician Adolphe Quelet(1796-1874), and was known as the Quetelet Index. BMI is also referred to as 'body mass indicator'. BMI is an internationally used measure of obesity.


Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements; your height & weight.


BMI= (weight in pounds / (height in inches) x (height in inches)) x 703

Judge your personal BMI result against the following scale:

1. less than 18 means you are under weight.
2. less than 18.5 indicates you are thin for your height.
3. between 18.6 and 24.9 indicates you are at a healthy weight.
4. between 25 and 29.9 suggests you... are overweight for your height. of 30 or greater indicates obesity

 

 

 

Carbohydrates? Bad-vs-good

With all the hype about low-carb diets, pasta and other carbohydrates get a bad rep when it comes to weight loss. Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, and it's important to eat them at each meal to maintain a balanced diet.

Just keep in mind two key factors: portion size and carbohydrate type. A good rule of thumb is to limit your amount of carbs with each meal and snack to no larger than a fistful in size. This could be a fistful of whole wheat pasta with dinner or a piece of fruit the size of your fist as a snack.
Choose mainly whole grain products for a good source of fiber (3 or more grams per serving) and fruit that's low in sugar, such as berries to add antioxidants to your diet.
Here are a few examples of balanced meals with carbohydrates (portions vary for individuals):



Breakfast: 1 cup of cereal with 4 ounces of milk, and 4 egg whites

Snack: 1 tangerine and 1 string cheese

Lunch: 1 turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and 1/6 of an avocado

Snack: 1 apple with 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter

Dinner: 5 ounces of salmon, 1 cup of brown rice, and 1 cup of broccoli

Post-workout Snack: 1 glass of chocolate milk and a banana

Everyone Is Talking About Mammograms, But Many Women Don't Get Them - US News and World Report

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/cancer/2009/11/25/everyone-is-talking-about-mammograms-but-many-women-dont-get-them.html

The recent brouhaha over breast cancer screening is about recommendations—what different experts say women of different ages should do. But even where the experts widely agree, a significant number of women simply aren't going in for screening mammography. In 2005, just 71.8 percent of women between the ages of 50 and 64 and 72.5 percent of women ages 65 to 74 had received a mammogram within the previous two years, according to government figures. "We are still not doing a very good job for women when there is no controversy over whether they should be screened," says Amal Trivedi, assistant professor in the department of community health at Brown University's Alpert Medical School. (The United States Preventive Services Task Force's new guidelines call for women not to be routinely screened in their 40s but to discuss the ups and downs of the test with their physicians. They say that women should start getting mammograms every other year at age 50 and that there's not enough evidence to weigh in on whether women 75 and older should be screened. The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women 40 and up.)

The Confusion Over DCIS: What to Do About 'Stage Zero' Breast Cancer?

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/cancer/2009/10/22/the-confusion-over-dcis-what-to-do-about-stage-zero-breast-cancer.html

By Katherine Hobson


Posted October 22, 2009

Imagine that you go in for a regular mammogram and are told, happily, that you do not have breast cancer. But, your doctor says, you do have a significant risk factor for invasive cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), sometimes also called "stage zero" cancer. That means abnormal cells are lodged in one or more of the breast ducts—the "highways" connecting the milk-producing lobes to the nipples—but they haven't yet escaped to invade the other tissues in the breast. Will they ever do so? Maybe, maybe not.

Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/07/10/soccer-injuries-differ-by-gender.html

Male and female soccer players have different patterns of injuries, and now U.S. researchers think they know why.




They used video motion analysis to examine the kicking motion in male and female soccer players, and identified gender-based distinctions in certain types of injuries, a finding that could help prevent injuries in the future.

Go to the Link above to read more!

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries - US News and World Report

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries - US News and World Report

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/11/08/rx-for-fall-foot-injuries.html


http://www.usnews.com/articles/health/he...

Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to standard emergency room triage, CT angiography is quicker, more accurate and much less expensive for screening patients with chest pain who have low to moderate enzyme and EKG scores, according to a new study.

The study included 749 acute chest pain patients at 16 emergency rooms who were randomly assigned to receive either coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) or standard screening with myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).

Both methods were found to be safe, and similar numbers of patients underwent invasive angiography during the first visit. However, diagnosis time for patients who underwent CCTA was 54 percent shorter (3 hours vs. 6.3 hours) and the cost of care for patients in the CCTA group was 38.2 percent lower -- a median of $2,137 compared to $3,458 for standard screening with myocardial perfusion imaging.

The findings from the study -- called the Coronary Computed Tomography for Systematic Triage of Acute Chest Pain Patients to Treatment Trial -- were to be presented Wednesday at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

More information

The MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia has more about chest pain.

-- Robert Preidt
SOURCE: American Heart Association, news release, Nov. 18, 2009
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Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys

Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys


Source: www.sciencedaily.com

ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2009) Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately ...

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Study+Raises+Concerns+on+Heart+Drugs

Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study

Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16...

Many adults are deficient in vitamin D, a study found, and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.



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Food Without Thought

It is well known that eating a large meal can make you sluggish, but now it appears that it can also decrease your ability to concentrate. Be sure to eat in moderation before any activity where you have to recall information, i.e., making a speech, taking an exam, or working on an intricate project.

Frankly Speaking

One of the most popular American foods is the hot dog. In an effort to cut down on their consumption of red meat, many people are choosing franks made from turkey and chicken. Unfortunately, these franks are still high in fat and sodium. While they are a better choice, the best bet is to only eat hot dogs on occasion and try and cut down on fat and sodium on other foods as well.

Ulcer Myth

Spicy foods do not cause ulcers as is commonly believed. Physicians do not usually restrict a patient's diet when they have an ulcer, except for alcohol and beverages containing caffeine, as they stimulate acid production.

Avoid Chef Salads

Many people trying to lose weight think that ordering a chef salad is a good selection. Unfortunately, the typical chef salad has about 800 calories, with about 72% of them coming from fat. Instead, choose a salad without luncheon meats and cheese and use a low calorie, low fat dressing.

Should You Shake The Salt?

Although salt has been thought to be a cause of hypertension, this may only be the case for a small percentage of people who are considered to be salt sensitive. In fact, a study conducted at the Oregon Health Sciences University found that people who cut back on dairy products to reduce sodium, actually raised their blood pressure. This may have been due to a reduction in calcium intake, a nutrient needed to maintain normal blood pressure.

Vitamin C Prevents Respiratory Problems:

Vitamin C Prevents Respiratory Problems:
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, subjects who consumed 300 milligrams of Vitamin C daily had one-third the respiratory problems as those who only consumed 100 milligrams a day. To increase your Vitamin C consumption, eat at least five total servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. The best choices include kiwi fruit, cantaloupe, strawberries, green peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Yogurt May Halt Yeast Infections

A study conducted at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center has validated what has long been one of folk medicine's favorite treatments. Women who ate 8 ounces of yogurt a day for 6 months had fewer yeast infections than when the same women did not eat yogurt. It is thought that the yogurt culture, lactobacillus, which is also found in the vagina of healthy women, is responsible for this effect.

Food Labels Can Be Confusing

Do you know the difference between a food that is labeled "low calorie," "reduced calorie," or "dietetic"? "Low calorie" foods contain no more than 40 calories per serving. "Reduced calorie" foods must be one-third lower in calories than the non-reduced version of that same product. "Dietetic" foods are products that have at least one ingredient changed or restricted. They are not necessarily low in fat or calories.

)ctober 26, 2009

The American Heart Association has reversed itself and now says that shrimp is not as high in cholesterol as was originally thought. It can be eaten once a week with no appreciable effect on a person's cholesterol level.

Welcome

The purpose of this blog is to educate people about the science of chiropractic.


Chiropractic has been helping people with their health for over 120 years, but many people still don’t know what chiropractic is. In fact, only 8% of people in the US have seen a chiropractor.



It’s time to educate people about the benefits of chiropractic, and I think that discussing the science behind what chiropractors do is a great way to spread the word.



In this blog, I’m going to review current medical studies on chiropractic and give a short synopsis of the findings of these studies. If you’re aware of a study that would be informative, please feel free to let me know about it.