Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Hunger?
Razi Berry It’s next to impossible to avoid occasions where the smells and sights of food will tantalize and torment us. Part of the difficulty in resisting these delicious items is a hormone found in the stomach that signals hunger – ghrelin. This hormone is currently being studied as a factor in overeating and obesity. […]
Study Argues that Statins are Recommended Far too Often
Razi Berry Many naturopathic and functional medicine practitioners question the function and use of statin medications. A recent study may help support these non-conventional views of the commonly prescribed “preventative measure,” suggesting that statins may be over prescribed, and current guidelines fail to account for risks and side effects from the drug. The research has […]
A Single Workout May Have Lasting Effects on Metabolism Days After Exercising
Razi Berry What if exercising for 2 or 3 days a week was enough to reset metabolism and help to lose weight? New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that this may be the case. Neurons responsible for influencing metabolism active for up to 2 days following a single moderately intense workout The study, […]
Recent Study Questions Knee Replacement; Some Still Experience Pain and Regret
Razi Berry A recent article from Kaiser Permanente questions the number of knee surgery, and other joint replacements, that are done yearly. Rates of knee surgery have doubled between 1999 and 2008, and are projected to reach 3.5 million per year by 2030. Currently, just under a million are performed each year. Rates of knee […]
Essential Oils Studied for Activity Against Lyme Disease Bacteria
Razi Berry A new study on essential oils has shown that several oils from common medical herbs and spices, including garlic and thyme have strong activity against the bacterium responsible for causing Lyme disease – Borrelia burgdorferi.1 The study was conducted by researchers from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and published last month […]
Could Chemicals in Cosmetics be Causing Early Puberty?
Razi Berry A recent study supports the theory that phthalates, parabens and phenols commonly used in personal care products could be contributing to earlier onset of puberty in girls. These environmental toxins, are considered “endocrine disruptors” and are thought to mimic female sex hormones. The study, Association of phthalates, parabens and phenols found in personal […]
Drawing Helps Memory Better Than Writing
Razi Berry Everyone is looking for ways to improve their memory. And this is especially true in older adults, who may be struggling with the first signs of dementia of Alzheimer’s disease. A new study has shown that using drawing could help enhance memory, better than writing out lists, or notes. Drawing could help enhance […]
Paleo Diet May Be Associated with Heart Disease Biomarker
Razi Berry Dietary “fads” are nothing new. And with each generation, research on common and fashionable diets show that health is more than diet alone, and that there are likely many factors that contribute to what diet might be best for any given individual. New research is beginning to question whether the paleo diet is […]
Dietary Supplement for Your Hangover
Razi Berry A product called Survivor has just been released in Europe, it is designed to improve the liver’s response to alcohol and mitigate the negative effects it has on the body. Both a blessing and a curse This could be a blessing and a curse. No one wants to have a hangover in the […]
Researchers Categorize 5 Types of Problem Drinking
Razi Berry An incredibly interesting research study has categorized alcohol abuse into 5 distinct categories. The study, led by researchers at Penn State University, points out that these categories may be more common at different stages of life. The categories are meant to serve physicians and others to better understand and screen for alcoholism/abuse in […]