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Heart Attacks Are Affecting Younger People

By on February 26, 2018   /   Cardiovascular, Health Care, Heart Health   /   Leave a comment
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Heart Attacks Are Affecting Younger People

World renowned cardiologist Dr. Kapadia, of the Cleveland Clinic, is recommending people to take preventative measures to avoid heart attacks. “Don’t wait until you have a heart problem to start taking care of yourself and paying attention to your lifestyle and dietary choices. You should be working hard to avoid developing heart disease in the first place,” he says. New Findings This caution arrives after new findings from a study led by Kapadia, revealing serious heart events are affecting younger and more obese people. Researchers examined risk factors for heart disease in patients treated for STEMI – ST-elevation myocardial infarction (the most

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Plastic Used to Replace BPA Harmful To Embryonic Development

By on February 26, 2018   /   Health Care   /   1 Comment
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Plastic Used to Replace BPA Harmful To Embryonic Development

Being in the heath care profession, I do my best to be at the centre of our countries food recommendations. I especially take interest in new compounds added to the food supply. Many times ingredients that get bad publicity are removed and replaced with something that sells better, because it sounds healthier. That doesn’t always mean the newer item is better for us than the one it’s trying to replace. Disturbingly, one example is cancer-causing BPA in plastic bottles was replaced with the potentially dangerous compound BPS. Even worse, marketing efforts of manufacturers can hide this information from all of

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Acupuncture Doubles Chances Of Getting Pregnant Through IVF

By on February 24, 2018   /   Fertility   /   Leave a comment
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Acupuncture Doubles Chances Of Getting Pregnant Through IVF

A three year trial has shown that acupuncture may double the chance of women getting pregnant using IVF. Couples using fertility treatments took part in a study at Homerton University Hospital. The Research Firstly, researchers studied 127 women between 23 and 43, who were on their first or second round of IVF. Secondly, they were divided into two groups. One group had four acupuncture treatments while undergoing IVF and the other had none. The Results Firstly, those who received acupuncture achieved higher rates of pregnancy. The results were presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology. The acupuncture group achieved

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Alcohol Linked To 7 Types Of Cancer

By on February 24, 2018   /   Cancer, Health Care   /   1 Comment
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Alcohol Linked To 7 Types Of Cancer

New research into the effect of alcohol highlights an increase in the type of cancer directly caused by it’s consumption. For many years there has been an association between the two, for example Liver cancer. However this newest findings show alcohol can cause cancer in seven different sites. The Research The researchers compiled results from ten years of research. They analysed data from comprehensive reviews over the last 10 years by the World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research and others. Findings from the meta-study, published in the Addiction journal, show a direct link between drinking alcohol and

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Evidence For Acupuncture To Treat Depression Strengthens

By on February 22, 2018   /   Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health   /   3 Comments
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Evidence For Acupuncture To Treat Depression Strengthens

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) says “evidence for the acupuncture to treat anxiety disorders is becoming stronger.” The Research Recently the University of York came across promising results for acupuncture. Firstly, the study in question recruited 755 people with moderate to severe depression. Seventy percent of the patients had been on anti-depressants and continued on them throughout the study. Secondly, the study concluded that acupuncture had a positive effect on depression. They saw that it lowered the depression scale from an average of 16 out of 27 at the start, to 9 for acupuncture at its conclusion.

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Sugar Alters Hundreds Of Brain Genes

By on February 22, 2018   /   Health Care, Mental Health, Neurophysiology   /   Leave a comment
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Sugar Alters Hundreds Of Brain Genes

There are many diseases, from nervous system disorders to cardiovascular problems that are linked to the changing nature of our genes. It’s was once believed that many of these changes were a result of issues within our genetics, yet research at UCLA suggests that the primary reason more people are affected by damaged genes is due to our diet. According to their research, the addition of fructose in many processed foods is the leading cause of damage. While it’s naturally occurring in fruit, the fibrous structure of fruit slows the absorption rate. The major problem is when fructose is added to

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Arthritis & What You Can Do About It

By on February 21, 2018   /   Arthritis, Health Care   /   Leave a comment
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Arthritis & What You Can Do About It

Arthritis is the one of the most common causes of disability in the western world. More than 20 million people with arthritis have severe limitation in physical function on a daily basis.  Each year, arthritis results in nearly one million hospitalisations and up to 45 million outpatient visits. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a joint disorder involving inflammation of one or more joints. There are many types but the most common are Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis. Most people suffering from arthritic pain have osteoarthritis. This is often caused by trauma to a joint, infection of a joint, or a persons

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Use of Acupuncture In The U.S Military On The Rise

By on February 20, 2018   /   Auricular Acupuncture, Health Care, Pain   /   Leave a comment
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Use of Acupuncture In The U.S Military On The Rise

Acupuncture use in the US Military is on the rise. The epidemic of prescription drug use in the United States has led the US military to take a serious look at the effectiveness of its pain and PTSD protocols. Acupuncture Use Increases In military bases across America and overseas, acupuncture is being put to use. Used primarily for PTSD and the treatment of pain, acupuncture is increasing for active duty members. In particular, auricular acupuncture is gaining a lot of traction for its ability to be performed quickly and in unstable circumstances. Battlefield Acupuncture Retired Air Force Colonel Richard Niemtzow,

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Chinese Medicine Effective For IBS

By on February 19, 2018   /   Gastrointestinal   /   3 Comments
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Chinese Medicine Effective For IBS

 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects 10-15% of the worlds population. The symptoms range from bloating to cramping, to irregular bowel movements. With several varying symptoms western medicine doesn’t have a definitive solution, however Chinese Medicine approaches this problem by treating the root of the problem. The Research A new study conducted by researchers at Chongqing Nanchuan Hospital investigated different responses to treatment for patients suffering from IBS. Two groups were monitored, one using Western drug therapy with Chinese herbal medicine and the other using strictly Traditional Chinese Medicine. Over the course of the 28-day trial, all

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Obesity Causes Serious Structural Damage To The Heart

By on February 18, 2018   /   Cardiovascular, Heart Health   /   Leave a comment
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Obesity Causes Serious Structural Damage To The Heart

The number of people diagnosed as clinically obese has hit 2 billion. This has forced researchers to label this a “disturbing global health crisis.” The major issue of obesity is that it leads to several life-threatening conditions, including serious structural damage to the heart. The Extent of Heart Damage According to new research led by Queen Mary University of London, being obese causes major damage to structures in the heart. The study published in PLoS One journal, analysed data showing the damage being overweight or obese has on the heart’s weight and size. Professor Steffen Petersen, lead author at QMUL’s

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