The Caruso Homeopathy Blog

A number of studies have suggested that a ‘moderate’ running regimen — a total of two to three hours per week, according to one expert — appears best for longevity, refuting the typical ‘more is better’ mantra for physical activity, CBS News reported. The researchers behind the newest study on the issue say people who get either no exercise or high-mileage runners both tend to have shorter lifespans than moderate runners. Read on

The study, by University College London, found that eating large quantities of fruit and vegetables significantly lowered the risk of premature death. People who ate at least seven portions of fruit and vegetables each day were 42%less likely to die from any cause over the course of the study.

The researchers also discovered that canned and frozen fruit increased the risk of dying by 17%, and fruit juice was found to have no significant benefit. Read on

An interesting correlation was found between those who consume miso soup daily and a decrease in stomach cancer. Interestingly, miso is fermented soy bean paste which may contain some beneficial bacteria. It may be wise to note that those who eat miso soup may also follow a more Asian diet, rich in vegetables, sea food, legumes and healthy fats. Those who follow this diet also tend to be leaner than those following the standard American diet. Read on.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in the world. It has affected many of our friends and family. Studies have found that obesity tends to trigger abnormal cancer cell growth in the colon. Read on

An interesting study finds that vegetarians tend to have more incidence of cancer, mental health issues and trips to the doctor than omnivores. In the clinic I have always said if you cannot do vegetarianism right, best not to do it at all. That means eating more whole foods, combining foods properly to get amino acids, supplementing with omega 3s, b vitamins and iron. Vegetarians with a higher incidence of cancer can be linked to a lower fat diet and a lack of amino acids in the diet that are known to interfere with the brain's neurotransmitters and feel good hormones. A low fat diet impairs one's ability to absorb fat soluble anti oxidants from vegetables such as vitamin A, E, K and D. To read this study, click here

EATING like our Stone Age ancestors, with a diet rich in lean meat, berries and vegetables, could be the key to kick-starting weight loss for post-menopausal women, according to a new study. Read on

The results of recent study show that the beneficial effect of breast-feeding is clearly seen when nutritional intake up to the age of 2 is considered and is significantly linked to a reduction in body fat at 20 years old. Furthermore, in the statistical model, higher fat intake at 2 years are linked to a reduction in fat mass at 20 years. Read on

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a key molecule that could lead to new therapies for people with celiac disease, an often painful and currently untreatable autoimmune disorder. Read on

An interesting study found that vitamin A was an effective treatment against precancerous cells in the breast. Other vitamins and supplements have been known to aid in breast health such as iodine, selenium, DIM and indol 3 carbinol. In the clinic when we see women with suspicious breast cysts, after they are checked out by their doctor we do a nutritional analysis to detect any missing nutrients. To read more about vitamin A in the news, click here.

An interesting report found that diet drinks are correlated to an increase in cardiovascular disease in post menopausal women. This is not the first time that diet drinks have been in the news. They are linked to obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes. In the clinic we don't recommend fake food products, only whole foods. We find this gives our patients the best results for achieving their health goals. Read more about diet drinks and heart disease, click here.

Nutrition greatly affects physical and mental health. In recent studies, researchers examined the relationship between nutrition and dementia. According to a new study, changes in one's nutrition could offset the onset of dementia. Read on

I read the headline on this news, and thought, you see how great your joints feel carrying around all that extra weight? Okay some folks do not exercise and have fallen into some bad habits, but for the most part, what they need is a lifestyle program to learn how to work nutritionally with their metabolism to help them feel a little more energy and perhaps the exercise may come later. Read this study info.

The small study was based on data from 135 people, of which 65 people had suffered from a blood vessel rupture in the brain- intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke. Researchers looked at the levels of vitamin C in participants' blood. Read on

There is more evidence that people who adopt a whole diet approach - such as a Mediterranean diet - have a lower risk of heart attack and cardiovascular-related death than those who follow a strictly low-fat diet. This is according to a new study recently published in The American Journal of Medicine. Read on

A new research has found that moderate-intensity physical activity like brisk walking or playing tennis is enough to reduce the risk of stroke in women. Sophia Wang, the study’s lead author and professor at the Beckman Research Institute in Calif., said that she was surprised that moderate physical activity was most strongly associated with a reduced risk of stroke. More strenuous activity such as running didn’t further reduce women’s stroke risk and moderate activity, such as brisk walking appeared to be ideal in this scenario, Wang said. Read on

A new research has found that exposure to common infections may up risk of memory decline, even if the infections never made you ill. Researchers found an index of antibody levels caused by exposure to Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 was associated with worse cognitive performance, including memory, speed of mental processing, abstract thinking, planning and reasoning ability. Read more

By Stephen Daniells, 13-Feb-2014

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Probiotic-Bifidobacterium-lactis-shows-immune-support-for-elderly-people

These days, it seems like there’s nothing bacteria can’t do. It can cure nasty diarrheal infections through a trendy fecal transplant. It can help heal leaky guts. And now, research is showing that it can even clear your skin.

That might seem counterintuitive to anyone who’s been prescribed rounds of acne-fighting antibiotics by their dermatologist. But some derms are now prescribing probiotics alongside the antibiotics. This pairing can help calm antibiotics' negative side effects, like yeast infections—but they may also have an unintended benefit for acne sufferers, said Dr. Whitney Bowe, a New York-based dermatologist and researcher. Read on

According to the latest study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Bio markers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer. Read on

The February 2014 issue of the journal Nutrition Research described the outcome of a trial conducted by Iranian researchers which revealed a benefit for cinnamon in men and women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease includes steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and can result in death if left untreated. Read more