MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dietary supplements'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876379&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F527111 The FDA is warning consumers about counterfeit ExtenZe dietary supplements. ExtenZe is a dietary supplement for male sexual enhancement. The FDA says the counterfeit product contains hidden ingredients not listed on the product label. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that the counterfeit product contains tadalafil, or a combination of tadalafil and sildenafil --active ingredients in FDA-approved prescription medicines for erectile dysfunction. These ingredients are not listed on the product label. These ingredients may interact with other medicines, like the nitrates found in some prescription medicines such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates. The counterfei... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876379 Sat, 28 May 2011 02:00:00 +0100 4876379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549790&cid=t_112063_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F47MSsq47ErA%2F photo: Thinkstock The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered more than 500 prescription cough, cold and allergy products off the market Wednesday, saying its office had not evaluated the medication for safety, effectiveness and quality. “Removing these unapproved products from the market will reduce potential risks to consumers,” said Deborah Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in a news release from the agency. The FDA said removing the products from the market poses no harm to consumers, but taking the unapproved drugs may put the health of people at risk. “There are many FDA-approved prescription products, as well as appropriately marketed over-the-counter products, available to treat cough, cold, a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549790 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:31:54 +0100 4549790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517170&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-dietary-supplements-are-used-as-medicines%2F2011.02.24 I was surprised to get this e-mail from a reader: Surely, Dr. Hall, the public mania for nutritional supplements is baseless. All the alleged nutrients in supplements are contained in the food we eat. And what governmental agency has oversight responsibility regarding the production of these so-call nutritional supplements? Even if one believes that such pills have value, how can the consumer be assured that the product actually contains what the label signifies? I have yet to find a comment on this subject on your otherwise informative website. My co-bloggers and I have addressed these issues repeatedly.Peter Lipson covered DSHEA (The Diet Supplement Health and Education Act) nicely. It’s all been said before, but perhaps it needs to be said again — and maybe by writing this post... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517170 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:00:56 +0100 4517170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450450&cid=t_112063_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FD1nB8p6ZclE%2F photo: Thinkstock There’s this disturbing story about a woman who took her multivitamin and it came out the other end looking exactly as it did when it was in the bottle. (No, this not a personal story about me wrapped up in a fake urban legend.) However, I admit that for years, whenever I stopped in a GNC or took a stroll down vitamin row at my local drugstore, I’d become so paralyzed with confusion and anxiety, I worried that I might be using up vital nutrients. I’d stare at the calcium chews and think: “there’s osteoarthritis in my family.” During flu season I wondered if I should geek myself up with vitamin C and zinc. I invested hope in the purported wonders of B-12 when I felt run down and lethargic. Then I’d usually leave the pharmacy empty-handed. Well, except... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450450 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:01:12 +0100 4450450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436884&cid=t_112063_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4NDNZZty7i0%2F photo: Thinkstock I am, admittedly, terrified of doctors. I avoid them at all costs and rush through my annual exams like I’m on a self-timer. Even throughout both of my pregnancies, I was hesitant to tell my docs everything I was feeling or experiencing for self-conscious fear of overreacting. And it looks like I’m not the only one. A new GE study on the disconnect between patients and doctors shows that 28% of patients say they “lie or omit facts” when visiting their health care providers. And doctors believe that numbers to be even higher. The study found that 77% of providers felt that one-fourth of their patients knowingly leave out facts or flat-out lie to them. While many times these may just be honest forgetfulness or simple oversights, the cardiologists interviewed say tha... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436884 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:02:25 +0100 4436884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265987&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1632 If your jeans brand is “Wide Load” perhaps you might consider a exercise, diet and supplement program.  But, if you don’t exercise, you won’t be burning off that bodacious bootie, you will just be burning bucks. The problem is it is hard to find something to help reduce those unwanted pounds.  Two recent Swedish studies have shown 9 popular weight loss supplements were no more effective than the fake supplements they were compared with.  There are scores of slimming supplements out there claiming weight-loss effects through all sorts of mechanisms of action. Ads for ”fat magnets, mobilizers and dissolvers, as well as appetite tamers, metabolism boosters, carb blockers” are everywhere.   Researchers tested selected plant extracts and found them ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265987 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:56:02 +0100 4265987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266090&cid=t_112063_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F96OJauY_y9M%2F No matter what your age, are you worried that osteoporosis could get in the way of the active things you want — and need — to do in life? Osteoporosis is a real disease with life-threatening consequences. In fact, one in four Canadian women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. And, while this disease can strike at any age, it most commonly occurs after menopause. But the news isn’t all bad: The good news is that you may be able to take action now to strengthen your bones. And if you’re already on an osteoporosis treatment plan, you may have other options you didn’t know about. A new Osteoporosis Awareness website, On the Go Women, has just launched to educate women about this disease, and stresses the importance of managing the condition with treatment and a healthy lifes... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266090 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:08 +0100 4266090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214107&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-recommendations-for-vitamin-d%2F2010.11.30 Vitamin D has been talked about as the vitamin — the one that might help fend off everything from cancer to heart disease to autoimmune disorders, if only we were to get enough of it. “Whoa!” is the message from a committee of experts assembled by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to update recommendations for vitamin D (and for calcium). The IOM committee’s report, released this morning, says evidence for many of  the health claims for vitamin D is “inconsistent and/or conflicting or did not demonstrate causality.” The exception is the vitamin’s well-documented (and noncontroversial) benefits on bone growth and maintenance. The IOM panel’s report also says most North Americans (Canadians as well as Americans) have more than enough vitamin D in their blood to a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214107 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:45 +0100 4214107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139236&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhigh-cholesterol-and-red-yeast-rice-supplements%2F2010.11.05 People are always on the search for “natural” ways to stay healthy and reduce cholesterol. Chinese red yeast rice supplements have been touted as a natural, safer way to lower cholesterol compared to statin medications. The yeast that grows on a particular type of rice contains a family of substances called monocolins, which lower cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol production in the liver in the same manner as prescription statin drugs. Some studies have shown as much as a 15 percent drop in cholesterol. All of this sounds good until you dig a little deeper. Supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that different brands of red yeast rice supplements have dramatic variation in le... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139236 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4139236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133996&cid=t_112063_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FkpHZTmkOT-E%2F This study suggests that taking DHA supplements after Alzheimer’s diagnosis is not helpful. Prior evidence shows that omega-3 consumption (especially DHA) long before the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms reduces the risk of developing the disease. Indeed, several studies have shown that eating fish (the primary source in our diet of omega-3 fatty acids) is associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia. The authors of the JAMA study also speculate that DHA supplements could be used as a treatment for people who have not yet been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but are already developing dementia pathology in their brain: “Individuals intermediate between healthy aging and dementia, such as those with mild cognitive impairment, might derive benefit from DHA supplementation,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133996 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:00:19 +0100 4133996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086266&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprenatal-vitamins-are-they-necessary-sufficient-safe%2F2010.10.20 What is in a prenatal vitamin? Why do most doctors recommend them? Is there any evidence taking them is worthwhile? I decided recently that I would read through the ingredients of these vitamins, often touted as “essential vitamins and nutrients, crucial for the healthy development of your baby.” Hmmm. Does that mean eating traces of polyvinyl alcohol every day is beneficial? The fine print ingredients of such brands as “One A Day”, “Centrum Materna”, “Rite Aid” and even the prescription only “Prenate Elite” are a confusing mess of milligrams, international units, RDA’s, and chemicals. As the makers of Centrum explain, “It is very challenging to formulate vitamins and minerals without the use of non-medicinal ingredients which serve to keep the product stable and to... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086266 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:00:27 +0100 4086266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045094&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-benefits-of-green-tea-omega-3-combo%2F2010.10.08 We have know for some time that there are health benefits from drinking green tea. Research also shows that Omega 3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on a number of organs in the body, including the cardiovascular system, the brain, and even depression. Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi, research professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada, is hoping to show that green tea polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), may also prevent colon cancer and even have anti-viral effects when combined with certain Omega 3 fatty acids. “We know from experience that green tea is not well absorbed by the body,” Dr. Shahidi said. “Our premise was to see if by adding something to it that has its own benefits, like Omega 3 fatty acids, we might g... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045094 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4045094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895854&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsponsored-post-getting-back-to-routine%2F Post from: BlissTree Sponsored Post: Getting Back to Routine (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895854 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:50:20 +0100 3895854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659046&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprobiotics_for_fat_and_weight_loss.php © alancleaver_2000According to a new Japanese study, daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies. Findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that twelve weeks of consuming a fermented milk product containing the said Lactobacillus strain was associated with a 4.6 % reduction in abdominal fat and a 3.3 % reduction in subcutaneous fat. Also, the researchers reported that body weight dropped by 1.4 % and waist size decreased by 1.8 %. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659046 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3659046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632250&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunscreen-smarts-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: When planning for a weekend in the sun, you definitely don’t want to forget your favorite natural sunscreen. But can you just slap on some SPF right before heading into the heat? How long before sun exposure should you apply sunscreen so your skin effectively absorbs it? #MicroPollDiv_259339 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Usually, the success of birth control pills is not changed by dietary or herbal supplements, but in a few ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632250 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:56:49 +0100 3632250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545642&cid=t_112063_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F74%2Fskin-pigmentation-genetics-the-sun-aging%2F Skin pigmentation is caused by the hormone melanin.  It is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes located in the deepest of the skin’s layers. Your genes are partially responsible for the amount of melanin present in your skin’s cells.  Other than that, sun exposure is the primary cause of increased melanin production. There are some medical conditions (mostly hormonal changes) that will cause increased melanin production.  Sometimes the melanin clumps or forms patches.  The appearance of clumps or patches can be distressing.  They are sometimes referred to as age spots. Although getting older may play a role, everyone wants to live a long life.  So, inevitably everyone will get older. What many people hope to do is to minimize the damage that time does to their faces a... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545642 Sat, 08 May 2010 12:40:59 +0100 3545642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447693&cid=t_112063_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fvitamin-d-and-mental-health%2F It was with interest that I read Dr. Soram Khalsa’s post on The Huffington Post about the Vitamin D epidemic in this country today. The medical doctor writes this: As a board certified internist, I have chosen, for the last 30 years, to take a personalized approach in my practice of integrative medicine. I have worked with literally hundreds of herbs, vitamins and dietary supplements, to help my patients, often when drugs did not work. In all this time, I have not seen one nutritional supplement that has the power to affect human health as much as vitamin D. This is because Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin — it is a hormone that has the ability to interact and affect more than 2,000 genes in the body. Over my 30 years of practicing medicine, countless times I have had to d... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447693 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:08:11 +0100 2447693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382872&cid=t_112063_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Ffda-warning-hydroxycut%2F The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products. Linda Katz, M.D. Interim Chief Medical Officer FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. I saw an ad for Hydroxycut in a magazine this morning and was wondering about the safety and claims made by the product. Another one of those…”looks too good to be true” and “buyer be ware.” I guess it was only been a matter of time that something would come up. Today the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued an official release warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxyc... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382872 Fri, 01 May 2009 18:23:33 +0100 2382872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380947&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_deficiency_may_increase_asthma_risk.php According to a Costa Rican study, children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma. Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization,... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380947 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:30:00 +0100 2380947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258800&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fvitamin-d-deficiency-and-you%2F This is important, so listen up! It seems that every day there’s more news about the health risks associated with vitamin D deficiency, which might not be a problem if there weren’t also news nearly every day that few of us are getting enough vitamin D each day. We’re not getting enough either from our diets or from sun exposure, which are the two main sources not counting supplements (which are probably what you should be taking, by the way). Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to various bone problems as well as to diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders, a variety of cancers as well as to infections, including recently to the development of the common cold. The list of illnesses associated with vitamin D deficienc... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258800 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:21 +0100 2258800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216516&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_protection_for_cold_and_flu.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5843136 For many decades we have looked at Vitamin C as our protection for cold and flu. A new study is saying that it may be Vitamin D that do could that.... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216516 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:15:01 +0100 2216516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192563&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fnatural-supplements-can-be-dangerous.html NATURAL DRUGS DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN SAFE DRUGSHalf of Americans take some form of dietary supplement, from energy builders to mood escalators to libido enhancers.  Whether it's a tonic a pill or a tea, even if it's all natural, supplements can still pose a great risk.We have a love affair with pills, powders, potions, and teas that are based on natural occurring substance. Annual sales of dietary supplements in the United States are approaching $16 billion.  The health and fitness crowd provide a huge market for diet supplements. An average of 1,000 new products are developed each year.  REGULATION Since naturally occurring substances are not Big Pharma drugs, they are not regulated.  The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) established in 1994 that dietary supplements a... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192563 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +0100 2192563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182492&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmultivitamins_dont_protect_women_from_cancers_and_heart_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 2226079 According to a Women's Health Initiative study, multivitamins have little or no influence in a woman's risk of cardiovascular diseases or cancer.... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182492 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:03:23 +0100 2182492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167536&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fomega3_and_female_depression.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 7091547 High intake of omega-3 fatty acids have been found to decrease the occasion of depressive symptoms in women by about 30%. According to researchers from... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167536 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:30:10 +0100 2167536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098129&cid=t_112063_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fjg5KMX71NTM%2F A reader wrote to me to ask: I have heard the Acai berry/juice is good for boosting energy. I have read several articles stating it was safe to take while pregnant/nursing but I would like get an opinion from someone who isn’t going to profit from a sale. Thank you for your advice. Disclaimer I am not a doctor and I have no training regarding herbal remedies. I cannot offer medical advice. I am happy, though, to provide guidance on finding information about herbal supplements and breastfeeding, and information on the acai berry (Açaí — a berry from the acai palms native to Central and South America) and its consumption by nursing mothers. Then it’s up to you to seek medical advice from a professional and make your own decision based on all the information! Foods In Gene... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098129 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:03:44 +0100 2098129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089933&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fomegababy_new_omega3_product_for_expectant_moms.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 1412814 There is a a new product created to help expectant and new moms get the Omega-3s they need without the fishy aftertaste that makes fish oil hard to... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089933 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:12:08 +0100 2089933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1968761&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creative-weblogging%2Faudio%2F%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fyou_dont_have_to_be_oprah_to_receive_the_benefits_of_acai.php When Oprah endorses a product, the world rushes out to buy it. But what happens when those people don't know where to find it? Recently, the Açaí berry has become all the rage with celebrities and health experts alike, starting when one of Oprah's guest doctors named Açaí as the number one superfood in the world. Indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, the Açaí, despite the recent surge in demand, is still somewhat allusive to the every-man. Now, Agrolabs is combining product innovation and clinical science to bring consumers the latest trends in liquid nutrition. Agrolabs recently launched Naturally Açaí Xtra to bring the benefits of the Amazon directly to the consumer. Agrolabs Naturally Açaí Xtra is loaded with the natural properties of the Açaí berry to promote ener... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1968761 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:33:34 +0100 1968761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918060&cid=t_112063_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fthursday-13-168-pad-your-diet-and-save.html Thirteen Things about how to pad your diet and save some pennies In these financially stricken times, it pays to revive some of those housewifely skills of yesteryear. Depending upon your weekly food budget, it may be that with a little resourcefulness, deception and cunning, you can stretch the pennies a little further, as well as indirectly stretch the diet. When we first arrived in the States we went to a chilli cookout. It was quite an extraordinary experience for the naïve and uninitiated. Whilst the variety was quite daunting, the main ingredients consisted of pure ground beef, chilli beans, [very few in number] and chilli in a variety of different forms. If you take a standard dish of chilli you might be surprised to find out just how much you can add to the recipe without reducing... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918060 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0100 1918060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1875999&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_is_linked_to_parkinsons_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, paul kline The intriguing results of a study from Emory University School of Medicine suggested that Parkinson's disease patients are more likely to be Vitamin D deficient compared to healthy adults or patients with Alzheimer's disease. Fifty-five per cent of patients with Parkinson's disease had insufficient levels of vitamin D, compared to 36 and 41 per cent for healthy people and patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of 300 people from the Southeast United States. Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Insufficiency is typically defined as blood levels of 25(OH)D lower t... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1875999 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:31:32 +0100 1875999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876038&cid=t_112063_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fveta-vita-vegamin.html Every endo visit is an adventure, in my book.  Last week when I went in, proudly displaying my latest A1c result of 6.2 (!), the whole session turned out to be about my fiber intake and (nonexistent) vitamin regime.  Aaargh! Can’t a PWD rest on their laurels for just a day or two? First off, we [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876038 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:10 +0100 1876038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526119&cid=t_112063_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F17%2Fevaluating-drug-free-alternatives-for-adhd%2F It’s a list that would make any health-food storegoer proud: Vitamins. Fish oil. Giving up processed foods, sugars, or food additives. Herbal therapy with St. John’s Wort, echinacea, gingko biloba, or ginseng. Biofeedback. Massage. Yoga. All healthful pursuits, for sure, but are any of these alternative therapies effective for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A.D.H.D.)? Don’t bet the rent, says an article in today’s New York Times. According to author Tara Parker-Pope, About 2.5 million children in the United States take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: as many as two-thirds of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., have used some ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526119 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:35:09 +0100 1526119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426771&cid=t_112063_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F285352966%2F The drugmaker, which sells the Alli over-the-counter fat pill, has filed a citizen’s petition in hopes of convincing the FDA to change the rules governing health claims made by dietary supplement manufacturers. The gambit turns on the notion that weight-loss supplements should be vetted for claims that address a disease - and in this case, being overweight is a risk for various diseases. In its petition (look here), Glaxo argues any claims that a supplement will reduce a risk factor for disease is, in fact, a disease claim and, as a result, weight-loss supplement manufacturers should be forced to substantiate their claims through petitions before selling their own pills. Which diseases are we talking about? High cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. “…many Americ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426771 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:07:46 +0100 1426771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1334459&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdietary_supplements_total_body_formula_and_total_body_mega_formula_can_lead_to_significant_hair_loss.php The US FDA has issued a warning to consumers involving the dietary supplements Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula. The distributor of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"; has voluntarily recalled the dietary supplement products after 23 individuals suffered "serious reactions" within seven to 10 days of ingesting the liquid supplements, the FDA said in a news release. The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue, the FDA said. Total Body Formula (sold in eight-ounce and 32-oun... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1334459 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:29:38 +0100 1334459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1154093&cid=t_112063_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F217536499%2F Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that hormonal components in OTC dietary supplements may promote the progression of prostate cancer and decrease the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs. According to Dr. Claus Roehrborn, chairman of urology at UT Southwestern and one of the study’s authors: “Physicians need to ask their patients not only about the prescription drugs they may be taking, but — perhaps even more importantly — about the over-the-counter drugs and supplements, which may have a profound impact on certain health conditions.” Dietary supplements in question here are the ones used to develop stronger muscles and enhance sexual performance (brand names not mentioned). After hormone analysis, it was revealed that such supplements c... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1154093 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:28:29 +0100 1154093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1040045&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fless_sunlight_exposure_linked_to_endometrial_cancer.php Endometrial cancer or cancer of the endometrium has been found highly associated to deficiency in exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the body. This form of vitamin D is also available through diet and supplements. Previous studies from this research team have shown associations between higher levels of vitamin D3 and lower risk of cancers of the breast, colon, kidney and ovary. According to Cedric F. Garland, Dr. P.H., professor of Family and Preventive Medicine in the UCSD School of Medicine, and member of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center: "This is the first study, to our knowledge, to show that higher serum levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced risk of endometrial cancer. Previous epidemiological studie... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1040045 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:30:00 +0100 1040045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1028172&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Flongterm_beta_carotene_supplements_for_less_cognitive_decline_in_men.php According to a new report by a research team from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School, men who take beta-carotene supplements for 15 years or longer may have less cognitive decline. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant vitamin that is a member of the carotenoids - which are highly pigmented (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds naturally present in many fruits, grains, oil and vegetables (green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, and green peppers). [Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins because they can be converted to active vitamin A.] On the other hand, decreases in cognitive ability (thinking, learning and memory skills) are strong predictor of dementia. Or Alzheimer's disease? [Long-term cellular ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1028172 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:54:19 +0100 1028172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945320&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fantioxidants_wonat_stop_agerelated_macular_degeneration.php Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people. While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention and delay of some serious conditions, especially cancer - because antioxidants scavenge... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945320 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:46:17 +0100 945320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=935237&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprobiotic_soymilk_increases_the_bioavailability_of_calcium.php When taking calcium supplements, we always wonder that if our bones are not able to absorb that calcium, where it will go. Is it really true that we could develop kidney stones by excess calcium supplements? Will dietary calcium be... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=935237 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:31:16 +0100 935237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=896076&cid=t_112063_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F160652344%2Faxcil_and_desirin_dietary_supplemtns_recalled.html TWC Global LLC Inc. has issued an nationwide recall of its products Axcil and Desirin, which are marketed as dietary supplements, as they contain potentially harmful ingredients.The FDA found that the products contained sildenafil, the active ingredient of an FDA approved drug used for erectile dysfunction as well as sulfosidenafil and sulfohomosildenafil. The undeclared chemicals can be harmful to consumers because they may interact with nitrates found in some prescriptions drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.Anyone taking Ancil or Desirin should stop taking them immediately and consult their doctor. Consumers may return unused portions for a full purchase price refund. The FDA press release with all the recall specifics details exactly how to make the product retu... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=896076 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:30:23 +0100 896076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817556&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F23%2Fselenium-supplementanother-myth-debunked.html  By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D The theory that selenium is ‘good for you’ has just suffered a body blow—supplementation actually causes an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Why is selenium a food supplement? The theories range from the sublime to the ridiculous. I still remember that runners swore by selenium as a performance enhancer. It didn’t do it for me, so I asked for the evidence. In a word: there was none. Another ‘theory’ is that selenium is important in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Evidence? Sub Saharan Africa has a low selenium content in the soil, and a high incidence of HIV. The exception is Senegal , where the soil content is high and, wouldn’t you guess, HIV incidence is lower. Enough said. A more serious theory is that i... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817556 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:38:28 +0100 817556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=543184&cid=t_112063_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F13%2Fwant-to-make-money-off-the-obesity-epidemic-have-i-got-a-deal-for-you.html Here is food for thought for the profit-oriented among us (yours truly included). Can you make money off of Obese America?Here are some facts: Sixty-six percent of Americans are obese or overweight Seven million are more than 100 pounds overweight. $33 billion in services are spent each year on health care for the obese. So, it should not be surprising that a widely followed web site that tracks the stock portfolio of Wall Street mavens (Warren Buffett) and not so mavens, and some outright…well, you get the point, has created, (I am not making this up) an "Obesity Index”. I thought it would be educational and, yes, profitable to take a look at it: The Obesity Index               &nbs... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=543184 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:53:03 +0100 543184