Docere: The Homeopath PARK; Managing Patient Expectations
JARED C. PISTOIA, ND The PARQ – a form of informed consent for patients – is an important and necessary component of every treatment plan, but especially those that include homeopathic medicines. An acronym that stands for “procedures, alternatives, risks, and questions,” the PARQ ensures that patients thoroughly understand the proposed treatment(s). The homeopathy PARQ […]
Getting Better Sleep Could HELP Reverse Alzheimer’s (in mice)
Razi Berry Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta) in the brain. In the current study, a team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that, in an animal model of […]
Naps Don’t Counter Sleep Deprivation
Razi Berry A nap during the day won’t restore a sleepless night, says the latest study from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab. “We are interested in understanding cognitive deficits associated with sleep deprivation. In this study, we wanted to know if a short nap during the deprivation period would mitigate these deficits,” said […]
Caffeine Not the Best for Fighting Sleep Deprivation
Razi Berry Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn’t always the answer, says a new study from Michigan State University. Researchers from MSU’s Sleep and Learning Lab, led by psychology associate professor Kimberly Fenn, assessed how effective caffeine was in counteracting the negative effects of sleep deprivation on […]
Alcohol Drinking Patterns Affect Circadian Metabolism
Razi Berry Drinking alcohol is a widespread habit in modern society and can have serious metabolic consequences. Recent studies have uncovered the interplay between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms. But, until now, little has been done to understand the effects of alcohol consumption on circadian metabolism. Interplay uncovered between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms University […]
Sleep Helps the Brain’s Ability to Learn
Razi Berry Synapses in the hippocampus are larger and stronger after sleep deprivation, according to new research in mice published in JNeurosci. Overall, this study supports the idea that sleep may universally weaken synapses that are strengthened from learning, allowing for new learning to occur after waking. Sleep may universally weaken synapses strengthened from learning, […]
6 Sleep MYTHS That Cause Health Problems
Razi Berry A recent study on sleep myths concluded there are three very commonly held beliefs about sleep that are simply not supported by scientific evidence, and in fact could be causing harm. The three sleep myths that were “debunked” in this study were, the following: loud snoring is not a health concern, getting only […]
Sleep Deprivation May Damage our DNA
Razi Berry A recent study accentuates the importance of a good night’s sleep, and the role of sleep deprivation in the development of chronic disease. The study linked sleep deprivation to DNA damage.1 Sleep deprivation linked to DNA damage The authors comment that though the research is preliminary, it is very clear that even a […]
Sleep Deprivation Could Help Depressed Symptoms in Short-term
Insomnia May Ease Depression in the Interim for Some An interesting treatment for depression has made its way to the headlines of medical literature for the first time in almost 30 years – sleep deprivation.1 A new meta-analysis has concluded that sleep deprivation rapidly reduces symptoms of depression in about half of depressed patients. Sleep […]
Poor Sleep Quality Could Lead to Risky Behavior
Lack of Sleep May be Precursor to Risk-Seeking Behavior Researchers from the University of Zurich, have connected a lack of sleep to an increase in risk-seeking behavior.1 Decreased sleep quality and amount is known to impact many physiological aspects of health, including metabolism, immune health, and injury repair. It is also a vital component of […]