Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the process that occurs when the heart does not pump blood effectively. Congestion then follows in the lungs and peripheral tissues. CHF can occur in both ventricles or just on…
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Berberine – A panacea for diabetics?
This action that berberine has on AMPK is one of the main reasons that interest in berberine’s effects on blood sugar management have been studied. AMPK activation is one the main mechanisms of action of…
Read MoreLosing your locs?
Who we are and how we feel is often expressed through our hair. Regardless of if hair is curly, straight, twisted, corn-rowed or locked; it is a universal sign of beauty, sensuality, fertility and attractiveness.…
Read MoreOsteoporosis – Natural Approaches
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system characterized by deterioration of bone tissue and a reduction in bone mass. Osteoporosis results from a long-term disruption of skeletal homeostasis that is secondary to nutritional, physical,…
Read MoreVitamin D deficiency increases risk of gestational diabetes
2015-11-07 15:32:16 In this recent meta-analysis, the authors investigated the relationship between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes mellitus . A systematic literature search was conducted on multiple medical databases. Utilizing 9209 participants showed that…
Read MoreLow vitamin D associated with autoimmune thyroid disease in PCOS
2015-11-07 15:31:51 Low vitamin D has been associated with several autoimmune diseases. This study investigated the association of autoimmune thyroid disease with 25(OH) vitamin D levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) . Fifty…
Read MoreVitamin C supplementation in pregnancy
2015-11-07 15:31:28 In this study, the authors evaluated the effects of vitamin C supplementation on pregnancy outcomes, adverse effects, side effects, and use of health resources . The authors searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth…
Read MoreEffect of omega-3 supplementation on inflammatory parameters in patients on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
2015-11-07 15:31:02 In this study, the authors evaluated the effect of omega-3 supplementation on IL-6 and CRP level in chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients . IL-6 and CRP can predict inflammatory state in end…
Read MoreRhodiola rosea as an antiviral for athletes
2015-11-07 15:30:28 Rhodiola rosea is a medicinal plant with adaptogenic properties. This study measured the antiviral and antibacterial properties of the bioactive metabolites of Rhiodola in the serum of marathon runners . Marathon runners ingested…
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