The Caruso Homeopathy Blog

Interestingly low carb diets have people a little confused. Low carb diets that work for weight loss are ones that limit starchier carbs for the best results. Those who eat more complex carbohydrates, non starchy, nutrient dense and low calorie vegetables tend to fair better health wise and with weight loss. Read on.

A recent study by Newcastle University found that seaweed can help to boost fat loss. It is interesting because kelp has been used by alternative health practitioners for years to aid in thyroid function. Kelp contains iodine and other beneficial trace minerals. A homeopathic tincture fucus vesiculosis has been used for over a century in weight loss. It is good mainstream science is finally catching up! Read on.

A recent study found that vitamin A can help boost the immune system in Tuberculosis infections, read on.

It has been known in alternative health circles that gluten is the cause of many mental illnesses. However, there is a link between our gastrointestinal flora and our mood as well. Our flora is the balance between our good bacteria and bad bacteria in our stomach and intestinal tract. Interestingly it has been difficult for researchers to pinpoint exactly what works for most. Read on.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three to six months and exceeds what is considered a normal amount of time needed for healing and recovery. Stanford School of Medicine’s Chronic Pain Self-Management Program says there is no such thing as a “chronic pain diet,” however; nutrition is an important part of the self-management process. Eating healthy can help people with chronic pain in many ways. Read more

Autism, which is characterized by abnormal social behavior, has previously been linked to low levels of serotonin in the brain and to low vitamin D levels, but no mechanism has linked the two until now.

In this study, Dr. Patrick and Dr. Ames show that vitamin D hormone activates the gene that makes the enzyme tryptophan read on

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