Evidence Based Natural Medicine

• Caffeine & Cortisol the stress hormone linked abdominal fat. Note caffeine consumption increases cortisol levels, being stressed and having coffee further increases cortisol spikes. Caffeine taken before Exercise greatly elevated Cortisol in men & women, Post exercise women had greater cortisol response then men. #stressmanagement #stimulants #weightmanagement #cravings http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16631247
• Nutritional risk evaluation & establishment of nutritional support in oncology. Cancer patients:More than a half of the patients were suffering from malnutrition (64%) increasing up to 81% for patients undergoing palliative treatment. #clinicalnutrition #integrativemedicine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19160896
• Probiotics for urogenital health~Bacterial vaginosis, UTI, & yeast vaginitis afflict estimated 1 BILLION women each year.Depleted vaginal lactobacilli & recurrent infection is assoc with the increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases,antibiotic resistance,significant reduction in quality of life, the need for probiotic therapeutics has never been greater #NaturalDrTiff #Health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12134717
• Medical Herb of the week: Cats Claw (una de gato)~ Research indicates uña de gato has antiinflammatory, immunomodulating & antiviral effects. Wide ranging applications, illness, injury, anti aging. See your medical herbalist NaturalDrTiff for more info http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/6/6/567.pdf
• Gluten Free breads made w/ amaranth, quinoa & buckwheat more nutrient dense & tastier alternative to potato, rice, corn gluten free breads #glutenfree #coeliac #foodintolerancetip http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100525090519.htm
• Over half of deaths in women from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease could be avoided if they never smoke, weight in check, take exercise and eat a healthy diet low in red meat and trans-fats, study published British Medical Journal http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080916215130.htm
• Exciting injury rehab research on antioxidant Resveratrol:Resveratrol may not be a substitute for exercise, but it could slow deterioration until someone can get moving again. #Rehabilitation http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110630131840.htm
• Aust researchers uncovered how Peppermint helps relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome #IBS, affects up to 20% of the population. Peppermint acts through a specific anti-pain channel called TRPM8 to reduce pain sensing fibres #herbalmedicine http://pilladvised.com/2011/05/after-dinner-peppermint/
• Another reason to love Cacao~ anti tumor peptides. Lymphoma + Cacao "This study is the first report on the biological activity of cacao protein, supporting the traditional use of the plant. The albumin fraction showed antitumor and free radical scavenging capacity, The protein fractions could be considered as source of potential antitumor peptides".http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/10/61
• Friendly Foe: Bacteria Residing In The Gut Boost Immune Response To Tumours: The importance see Naturopath for integrated complementary medicine to aid recovery Cancer treatments http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070726185019.htm
• Stress Affects the Balance of Bacteria in the Gut and Immune Response:
  #nosecrettonaturopaths "not only does stress change the bacteria levels in the gut, but that these alterations can, in turn, impact our immunity." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321094231.htm
• Saliva Clue To Chronic Bullying This hypocortisol response is what we identify as suboptimal adrenal dysfunction, based on acute & chronic stress management, trauma past, present, there is a significant hypo or hyper cortisol result. #salivahormonetest http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070515110342.htm
• Stretching BOOSTS Strength gains= able to lift heavier weights key strength training http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20124795 #recommendafterexercisenotstatic #increaseROM #injuryprevention
• Blood tests will only capture bound hormones ie found in the blood stream only, Saliva tests unbound hormones bioavailable in tissue cells of entire body. Accuracy important No issues with compliance. #bestclinicpractice #hormones #noninvassive http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/abstract/54/11/1759

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