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1. Treatment of Hypertension with Nutrition and Nutraceutical Supplements: Part 2.

Author

Houston, Mark C.

Subjects
*CARNITINE, *FLAVONOIDS, *THERAPEUTIC use of garlic, *THERAPEUTIC use of grapes, *MELATONIN, *THERAPEUTIC use of tea, *THERAPEUTIC use of ubiquinones, *VITAMIN B6, *THERAPEUTIC use of vitamin D, *LIPOIC acid, *LYCOPENE, *QUERCETIN, *BEETS, *THERAPEUTIC use of probiotics, *CACAO, *ACETYLCYSTEINE, *DIETARY fiber, *FLAVANONES, *ALGAE, *DIET therapy, *HYPERTENSION, *FUNCTIONAL foods, *VITAMIN therapy, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article discusses the role of selected nutraceutical supplements and nutrition in the treatment of hypertension. Topics mentioned include the role of vitamin D in the regulation of blood pressure and in metabolism of insulin, the BP lowering effect of high-dose vitamin B6 called pyridoxine, and prevention of atherosclerosis through flavonoids as potent free radical scavengers.

Published
2019
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2. Roundoc Rx: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Memory Loss.

Author

Rountree, Robert

Subjects
*COGNITION disorders diagnosis, *COGNITION disorder risk factors, *COGNITION disorders treatment, *ALZHEIMER'S disease, *CACAO, *CHOLINESTERASE inhibitors, *COGNITION disorders, *DEMENTIA, *EXERCISE, *HORMONES, *MEDICINAL plants, *NUTRITION, *SLEEP, *MEMORY disorders, *VITAMINS, *OXIDATIVE stress, *LIFESTYLES, *DISEASE progression, *CURCUMIN, *DIAGNOSIS, *THERAPEUTICS, *DISEASE risk factors
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The article offers information on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and memory loss. Topics discussed include mechanism involved in MCI such as deficiency in Vitamin b!2, folic acid and magnesium, use of Mini-Cognitive Assessment Instrument or the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for diagnosis of severity of the disease, and changes that should be made in nutrition and lifestyle to combat disease.

Published
2015
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3. News Briefs.

Subjects
*ASTHMA treatment, *MEDICAL marijuana, *DEMENTIA prevention, *HIV infections, *THERAPEUTICS, *THERAPEUTIC use of omega-3 fatty acids, *THERAPEUTIC use of vitamin D, *THERAPEUTIC use of zinc, *OVARIAN tumors, *OBESITY risk factors, *CROSS infection prevention, *BREAST tumors, *CACAO, *ALTERNATIVE medicine, *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents, *BEVERAGES, *CAFFEINE, *CANCER patients, *COFFEE, *COGNITION, *DIET, *DIETARY supplements, *ALCOHOL drinking, *DRUG interactions, *FAT content of food, *PROTEIN content of food, *HEALTH behavior, *HIV-positive persons, *INGESTION, *MEDICAL care use, *MEDITATION, *MIND & body therapies, *MORTALITY, *MOTIVATION (Psychology), *PROSTATITIS, *SLEEP, *SLEEP deprivation, *SMOKING cessation, *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress, *STRESS management, *THALASSEMIA, *VEGETABLES, *YOGA, *WEIGHT gain, *EVIDENCE-based medicine, *PERIMENOPAUSE, *PROFESSIONAL practice, *BONE density, *SYMPTOMS, *TUMOR treatment, *CANCER & psychology, BREAST tumor prevention
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The article offers medical research news briefs as of October 2013. A recently published epidemiologic study reveals that reducing coffee intake can reduce mortality in younger people. complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be helpful for HIV patients. A recent study confirms that Mindfulness Training for Smokers (MTS) can be helpful in reducing the drinking habits of young men.

Published
2013
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4. Roundoc Rx: Natural Interventions to Prevent Hypertension: Part 2-Six Things to Include.

Author

Rountree, Robert

Subjects
*DIETARY supplements, *HYPERTENSION, *CARDIOVASCULAR disease prevention, *THERAPEUTICS, *ALTERNATIVE medicine, *ANTIOXIDANTS, *BEHAVIOR modification, *PHYSIOLOGICAL control systems, *CACAO, *COFFEE, *EXERCISE, *FISH oils, *FOLIC acid, *FRUIT juices, *GARLIC, *GRAPES, *HEALTH behavior, *HIBISCUS, *LYCOPENE, *MAGNESIUM, *MEDICINAL plants, *MELATONIN, *OLIVE oil, *POMEGRANATE, *RESERPINE, *SLEEP, *STRESS management, *GREEN tea, *PLANT extracts, *MEDITERRANEAN diet, *DASH diet
Abstract

The article presents six important steps that must be included in a patient with hypertension's (HTN) integrative treatment plan. Preventing HTN and other chronic diseases could be possible by getting enough restful and restorative sleep. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean diet have been proven to be effective in combating HTN. Coenzyme Q10, fish oil and controlled-release melatonin are some dietary supplements essential in their diet.

Published
2013
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5. Insect Bites: An Integrative Approach: A Natural Standard Monograph.

Author

Ulbricht, Catherine

Subjects
*PREVENTION of bites & stings, *TREATMENT for bites & stings, *CALCIUM, *MEDICAL botany, *VEGETABLE oils, *ANAPHYLAXIS, *BEDBUGS, *BITES & stings, *CACAO, *CATNIP, *CELERY, *CINNAMON, *ENZYMES, *ESSENTIAL oils, *EUCALYPTUS, *GARLIC, *HOMEOPATHY, *INSECT baits & repellents, *INSECTS, *LYME disease, *MITES, *MOSQUITOES, *PAPAYA, *SERUM sickness, *SPIDERS, *STINGING nettle, *TICKS, *VENOM, *WITCH hazel (Extract), *SPIDER bites, *SYMPTOMS, *DIAGNOSIS, *THERAPEUTICS, THERAPEUTIC use of plant extracts
Abstract

The article explores approaches to various insect bites. Bedbugs are small, brown, flattened insects and symptoms associated with it vary among individuals, with some developing red welts swelling while others have little or no reaction. Bites caused by Brown recluse spiders are diagnosed only based on physical examination and medical history as there are no reliable clinical tests to diagnose it. Ticks do not cause serious health problems and it is treated with oral antihistamines.

Published
2013
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6. News You Can Use.

Subjects
*TREATMENT of abdominal pain, *CAROTENOIDS, *COMMUNICABLE disease treatment, *DEMENTIA prevention, *THERAPEUTIC use of essential oils, *FLAVONOIDS, *GREEN tea, *TYPE 2 diabetes prevention, *TYPE 2 diabetes risk factors, *TREATMENT of post-traumatic stress disorder, *JUVENILE idiopathic arthritis, *SKIN disease treatment, *HYPOTENSION, *THERAPEUTIC use of coffee, *UNSATURATED fatty acids, *BRASSICACEAE, *COLON tumor prevention, *BREAST tumor risk factors, *CACAO, *ADENOMATOUS polyposis coli, *FLAVONOLS, *ALTERNATIVE medicine, *DIETARY supplements, *ELECTROACUPUNCTURE, *HYPNOTISM, *IRRITABLE colon, *LIFE skills, *LIVER transplantation, *MASSAGE therapy, *OVARIAN tumors, *TAI chi, *PARKINSON'S disease, *DOCOSAHEXAENOIC acid, *ADOLESCENCE, *SYMPTOMS, *CHILDREN, *OLD age, *PREVENTION, *THERAPEUTICS, BREAST tumor prevention, TUMOR prevention, RECTUM tumors
Abstract

The article offers information on alternative and complementary therapy studies. Research reveals that electroacupuncture seems to reduce the severity and incidence of hypotension during liver transplantation in patients under anesthesia. A epidemiologic study indicates that cruciferous vegetable consumption may heighten survival rates in breast cancer women patients. Another study shows that flavonoid-rich food could prevent Parkinson's disease in men.

Published
2012
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7. News You Can Use.

Subjects
*ALOE, *HALLUCINOGENIC drugs, *TREATMENT of hearing disorders, *LUMBAR vertebrae surgery, *TYPE 2 diabetes prevention, *OBESITY treatment, *POSTOPERATIVE pain treatment, *REDUCING diets, *RETINAL degeneration, *SCIATICA treatment, *SHELLFISH, *TREATMENT of psychological stress, *HEMORRHOIDS, *PAIN management, *HIV infection transmission, *GLUCANS, *CANCER patient psychology, *OBESITY, *CACAO, *PSYCHOLOGY of middle school students, *ACUPUNCTURE, *ACUPUNCTURISTS, *ANXIETY, *BEHAVIOR therapy, *BLACK people, *BREASTFEEDING, *BREAST milk, *COMBINED modality therapy, *CONGESTIVE heart failure, *HOSPITAL care, *INGESTION, *LOW-carbohydrate diet, *LOW-fat diet, *MASSAGE therapy, *HEALTH outcome assessment, *PSYCHOTHERAPY, *SLEEP deprivation, *VITAMIN A, *WEIGHT loss, *WOUND healing, *QI gong, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *BETA carotene, *FAILED back surgery syndrome, *ADOLESCENCE, *DISEASE complications, *PHARMACODYNAMICS, *MICROBIOLOGY, *THERAPEUTICS, *DRUG therapy, *CHILDREN, *OLD age, *SURGERY, *PREVENTION, THERAPEUTIC use of fish
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The article offers medical news briefs. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals that women with HIV who take preformed vitamin-A and β-carotene (VA/BC) have an increased risk of transferring the virus to their infants through breastfeeding. A prospective cohort study indicates that high intake of chocolate results to increased risk of heart failure hospitalization or death in women. Two studies discover that sleep loss contributes to obesity in children and adults.

Published
2010
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