Do potatoes reduce stomach cancer risk?
Conclusion
This systematic review has gathered and summarised the results of prospective cohort studies published to date that have examined links between specific dietary items and the risk of stomach cancer.
The review has many strengths, including the large number of studies that have been reviewed and quality assessed, the large sample size, and extensive analyses carried out by individual food type.
But there are various points to note when interpreting these results. The media attention focused on potatoes and how we should eat these to reduce the risk of stomach cancer – this was not a finding of this study. It...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Food/diet QA articles Source Type: news
Miraculous Comeback After Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Are you a baseball fan? Even if you’re not, you have to admire New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon.
His comeback has been nothing short of miraculous — thanks to the amazing healing power of stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
PRP utilizes platelets from an athletes’ own blood to rebuild a damaged tendon or cartilage.
I began offering PRP therapy at my Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine a few weeks ago and the results I’ve seen from this therapy have just been incredible.
Five years ago, Colon was considered washed-up at age 37. His pitching arm was shot. He had severe ligament damage and a tor...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 18, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Men's Health baseball growth factors natural platelet-rich plasma therapy PRP Therapy stem cells Source Type: news
5 Ways to Fight Back Against Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, you're not alone. In fact, it's estimated that over 10 million Americans struggle with this disorder each year. As the seasons shift, those affected by SAD start to feel depressed due to lack of sunlight. It happens so quickly, doesn't it? From feeling the sunshine on our face and the beauty of all summer gives us, to shorter days, dreariness and cold weather. If you suffer from SAD, or are just looking for a way to beat the winter blues and feel happier during the harsh winter weather, here are a few effective ways to up your happiness levels during the darkest months o...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Food4Bones App: Healthy Food for Bones Information
Even young children know that eating spinach can make you stronger. But did you know that fall's colorful leaves can help guide you to better bone health? Following a bone healthy diet inspired by the changing colors of fall can go a long way toward preventing osteoporosis and protecting against broken bones. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 24, 2015 Category: Disability Tags: Disability and Health Apps Source Type: news
Is This The End Of Dieting?
Fewer and fewer women are choosing to count calories or follow restrictive diets. And they're feeling better than ever because of it. By Gabrielle Glaser, SELF (Photo: Johnny Miller) When Mallory Gibson, 29, moved to New York City after college to work as a financial analyst at an investment bank, she soon found herself grinding out super stressful 14-hour days. She ate takeout at her desk most nights--and, not surprisingly, put on a few pounds. Although she'd been a healthy-enough eater at college in Austin, Texas, where she'd grab meals at the flagship Whole Foods, now she turned to juice fasts to manage her weight. H...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
