The Caruso Homeopathy Blog

I cannot tell you how excited I am that researchers are looking at this group of vegetables for cancer prevention, since there is no money in a food that cannot be patented for resale! Woot woot! Have a look, read on

A recent study has brought to light, that a woman's diet is important, even prior to pregnancy. It is a known fact in the natural health world, that one should do prep work before pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy and child. It is similar to preparing the soil prior to planting seeds, one would expect healthier plants grown in better soil. Thus changing your diet whilst you are pregnant, although a good idea, it is best to eat your best diet prior to conception. Have a look at the new study, read on

An essential micronutrient for human health, foods such as brazil nuts, shellfish, red meat and offal are rich in selenium. Those who are high in selenium have less incidence of colon cancer, read on 

Sadly colon cancer is a very common disease that affects many people. It is even becoming more common in young adults. Those who want to prevent colon cancer and drink alcohol, may increase their risk by 17% Read on

Interestingly, it has been known that eating foods with cholesterol doesn't create high cholesterol. Also high cholesterol has been questionable as a cause of heart disease. However, a recent study proves what many people already knew, that eggs don't cause heart disease. The yolk is full of good nutrition and although it contains a bit of cholesterol it also contains choline, which is good for the brain and liver. Those who take statin drugs for high cholesterol run into problems in the body with organs that require healthy fats and cholesterol, such as the nervous system, skin and every cell of the body. Each cell in our body communicates through a cholesterol lipid layer. Thus we need healthy fats to be healthy. It appears that eggs are quite healthy too, read on

In the clinic we use a modified Mediteranian diet to help those who suffer from heart disease, hypertension and high cholesterol. We tailor suit this diet to a person's unique metabolism. Interestingly, eating higher carbohydrates in your diet is more of a causative factor than eating saturated fats. Have a look at the latest report online, read on.

Interestingly, scientists have found that mucous helps to protect the organism from harm and displace yeast overgrowth. Make note that the scientist is in the midst of researching how to increase mucous. Probiotics, such as acidophilus and bifidobacteria are used to increase intestinal mucous lining.

In the clinic we typically address candida or yeast overgrowth by addressing antibiotic use, adjusting diet, improving blood sugar and removing any other causes. Probiotics are definately a good start.

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In the clinic we see people with heartburn and reflux and treat them naturally. We offer them a variety of tests to determine what the cause is and apply a natural fix to it, whether it be to avoid food allergies, irritating foods, improve their beneficial flora by taking or probiotic or replacing missing minerals or vitamins. An interesting study posted in the journal "Microbiome" found that antacid medication such as prilosec and nexium disprupt a person's natural beneficial bacteria in the gut and intestinal tract. Good bacteria displaces bad bacteria in our system. This is why those who take antacid medications are more apt to develop the deadly diarrhea bug called c. difficile. Read on

Preserving endothelial function and microvascular integrity is suggested to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. It was recently shown that the age-dependent decline in endothelial and microvascular integrity may be reversed when combining exercise with Mediterranean diet (MD) in an 8-week intervention. Read on

Christmas is a time of joy and family for most, and not so much for others. This season tends to increase the incidence of the following health risks:

1. Depression both situational and seasonal. If you know you suffer from this, start taking b vitamins, fish oil, vitamin D and 5HTP to boost your mood. Check with your doctor if you take medications.
2. Overeating is a given. So many unhealthy treats being passed around during the holidays which leads to heartburn, gas, bloating and weight gain.
3. Stress from over spending, being too busy and the pressure to entertain
4. Drinking too much alcohol can impair your liver function, weight loss goals and mental function. If you do drink, red wine seems to have the most benefit and do so in moderation. The homeopathic remedy nux vomica can help with a hangover.
5. Household accidents from falling from the roof hanging lights, shoveling and back injuries, and not to mention skiing and snow boarding. Keep the homeopathic remedy arnica on hand for injuries. It helps to expedite healing.

This diet seems to reduce the incidence of diabetes by 20 percent, read on

Researchers have found that babies with colic do not response to ant acid medication. However, in recent news a beneficial bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri, has shown great promise, read on

Many of us suffer from joint pains and are not sure why it can be worse on some days than others. Some tips to avoid joint pains are:

1. Do exercise regularly to build up the muscle and hold the joints in place
2. If you have a sedentary job or drive long distance, make sure you get up and walk around for 10 minutes every hour to help your low back
3. Avoid foods that increase joint pains, such as nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers), deep fried foods, sweets
4. Check your ph and be sure you are not acidic. It is best to stay more alkaline by using alkaline minerals or foods like non starchy vine ripened fruits and vegetables. Avoid red meat, alcohol and sugar.
5. Take supplements to reduce inflammation such as rosemary, ginger, quercitin and curcumin
6. Take supplements to improve the integrity of the joint tissue like glucosamine, msm and chondroting, or collagen building supplements.

Researchers from Louisiana State University had seven older adults, who suffered from insomnia, drink eight ounces of Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day for two weeks, followed by two weeks of no juice, and then two more weeks of drinking a placebo beverage. Compared to the placebo, drinking the cherry juice resulted in an average of 84 more minutes of sleep time each night. Read on

In a recent study entitled “Increasing Disparities in the Age-Related Incidences of Colon and Rectal Cancers in the United States, 1975-2010” published in JAMA Surgery, the authors report that while the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been decreasing in older patients, there is a significant increase of CRC incidence in young adults.  Read on

Scientists seem to go back and forth when it comes to a fish diet in regards of health, but it seems that, at least when omega-3's cancer prevention is concerned, the answer seems to be "yes, sir, more fish for me."

According to new evidence found in a new study by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research, it seems that omega-3's cancer prevention properties read on

Researchers studied people who live past 100 and they find that there are not a lot of genetic clues to indicate any difference between them and a normal population. Read on

We also evaluated the school performance of teenagers in the Raine study. A higher intake of the kind of unhealthy food described above was linked to worse scholastic performance. The adolescents we looked at had poorer scores in mathematics, reading and writing, even after we had corrected for their body mass index and physical activity levels. Read on

While rapid weight loss usually fails to achieve health benefits, researchers have found that a Mediterranean diet contributes significantly to a reduction in cardiovascular disease. Read on

A healthy diet before diagnosis may indicate a stronger immune system and, indirectly, the capacity to respond favourably to cancer therapy, says lead author Cynthia A. Thomson of Health Promotion Sciences at the Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Read on