Healthy criticism

On this website I'm aspects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on that more positive and promising. But not every study that examines the benefits of natural treatments delivers successful results. It is important to point this out because I don't want that every one of you to put your faith in holistic practices could be ineffective or unsafe. I think maybe this is the greatest threat to the natural health movement. Setting unrealistic expectations in both the open-minded patients and doctors is a recipe for disaster.

The concepts behind such practices such as acupuncture and reflexology can seem rather consumer esoteric for many health care. On the other hand, herbal medicine is one of the more accessible components of CAM. It is much easier to wrap for patients who are accustomed to Western-style medicine, replace their heads around the idea of a synthetic drug with a natural. In some cases, the Exchange works conveniently on result and security. However, this was not the case in a recent evaluation, examining the potential of the Ginkgo biloba extract in patients with tinnitus. 4 Months evaluation involved a total of 94 study voluntary life with this inner ear disorder. The majority was given with a synthetic drug (simvastatin) and the rest daily treated 120 mg of Ginkgo biloba. Neither group reported a significant reduction in tinnitus results. Previous investigations in Ginkgo biloba showed mixed results. (1,2,3)

Comment: I reported recently on other natural remedies, Pycnogenol, which appears to offer real opportunities for tinnitus patients. The height of the evidence for this patented pine bark extract for tinnitus is currently considered as provisional but promising. (4)

If you have cultural and nutritional trends impact you probably noticed that there is a push to encourage, to adopt a vegetarian or semi vegetarian diet more people. The reasons vary prevention considerations such as heart disease, environmental health impacts. But should accept the idea that a diet free of animal products always a good thing for your cardiovascular system? According to two recent studies, that the blood work of omnivores vs. vegetarians from around the world in comparison: Poland and Taiwan. Taiwanese testing produced some surprising results. An analysis of 190 omnivores and vegetarians 173 determines that the vegetarian plasma higher C-reactive protein, HDL ("good") cholesterol, homocysteine and triglycerides had. This is exactly the opposite of what you want to see when attempting to prevent cardiovascular complications. Discovered the Polish research also higher levels of homocysteine and lower levels of systemic antioxidants in a group of young Lacto-Ovo vegetarians 17 18 omnivores compared to. (5,6)

Comment: Many of the disturbing findings in previous studies reported the consumed probably through the quality of the vegetarian food study participants influenced. A new study, the effects of a short-term, whole meal at taken vegetarian diet ("the Daniel fast") actually showed positive changes in the most heart circulation risk marker expect for HDL ("good") Choesterol. I work with some customers who choose to live a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. It is possible to do so in a relatively promoting way. But choice is crucial and blood tests required, are to verify the successful implementation of a diet. (7)

Surprising differences between omnivores and vegetarians found 

If it diet out there more is in vogue as a vegetarian diet, it must surely be the so-called Mediterranean diet. Regular visitors to this site certainly know this is I think one which gives the better dietary strategies. I provide reporting on another traditional form of food often commonly as the Paleolithic diet. Both menu plans have a lot going for you on the protection of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. But part of success is how satisfying every diet and is sustainable. Recently the satiating effects a Mediterranean diet, a study compared vs. a Paleolithic diet. A total of 29 men with heart disease and "impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes type 2 took part in the 12-week trial." All participants were invited to eat as much as you, needed to feel full. The most interesting finding of intervention is that those Paleolithic style diet of course less calories daily (1.385 vs. 1,815 consumed). A significant decline (evaluate %) in the hunger hormone leptin may be largely responsible for this dramatic result. (8,9,10)

Comment: Mediterranean-style diets are not equal. I think the main reason this particular version of a Med diet was not as successful as the Paleolithic diet in the differences in food groups that is assigned to each. The paleo diet allowed for "Lean meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, root vegetables, eggs and nuts". The Mediterranean diet, "Whole grains, low fat dairy products, vegetables, fruit, fish, oils and margarines". Of both the Paleolithic is menu much closer to the low carbohydrate, whole foods diet, I generally support. The results of intervention are but one reason why I subscribe to such to eat and it often recommend to my clients.

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