Jun 27
| A novel electronic device designed to “zap” away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to a study conducted at The Ohio State University Medical Center. |
| The noninvasive transcranial magnetic stimulator (TMS) device interrupts the aura phase of the migraine, often described as electrical storms in the brain, before they lead to headaches. |
| The TMS device sends a strong electric current through a metal coil, which creates an intense magnetic field for about one millisecond. This magnetic pulse, when held against a person’s head, creates an electric current in the neurons of the brain, interrupting the aura before it results in a throbbing headache. |
| Of the 164 patients involved in the multi-center, randomized clinical trial receiving TMS treatment, 39 percent were pain free at the two-hour post-treatment point, compared to 22 percent in the group receiving “sham” pulses. |
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Jun 24
| Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes? |
| Since inflammation plays a big role in many diseases and is believed to be involved in onset of both obesity and Type 2 diabetes, Drew Tortoriello, M.D., an endocrinologist and research scientist at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University Medical Center, and his colleagues were curious what effect the herb might have on diabetic mice. |
| Turmeric-treated mice were less susceptible to developing Type 2 diabetes, based on their blood glucose levels, and glucose and insulin tolerance tests. They also discovered that turmeric-fed obese mice showed significantly reduced inflammation in fat tissue and liver compared to controls. |
| Curcumin administration was also associated with a small but significant decline in body weight and fat content, despite level or higher calorie consumption. |
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Jun 12
| A genetic tool used by medical researchers may also be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water. |
| The relatively new technology, known as RNA interference (RNAi), makes use of short snippets of genetic material that match — like a lock and key — a corresponding segment of a gene in the target. When these snippets enter a cell and attach to the corresponding segment, they can inhibit or block the action of the target gene. This approach is increasingly being used as a tool in biomedical research, but has not previously been applied to environmental issues. |
| If this new approach can be perfected, the researchers believe that it could serve as the basis for a device to help solve the problem of safe drinking water in Third World countries without water treatment facilities. |
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Jun 12
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Nutrients
Garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B6. It is a very good source of manganese, selenium, and vitamin C. It’s a good source of phosphorus, calcium, potassium, iron, and copper.
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Heart Disease
In a 3-year study of 432 people who had suffered a heart attack, the participants who were given garlic oil extract showed a significant reduction of second heart attacks and about a 50% reduction in death rate as opposed to those who consumed no extract.
One study concluded that benefits from garlic preparations might lead to the reduction of cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients.
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Cold Prevention
In a 12-week, double blind, placebo-controlled trial, 146 people received either placebo or a garlic extract. The results showed that participants receiving garlic were almost two-thirds less likely to catch cold than those receiving placebo, and the participants who did catch cold recovered faster in the garlic group.
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Jun 11
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Nutrients
Grapes are very good sources of manganese. They are good sources of vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium, and vitamin C.
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Glycemic Index (GI)
In a study to determine the GI of various foods, it was concluded that grapes have a low GI of 40 - 50.
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Alzheimer’s Disease
The 2006 Kame Project study published in The American Journal of Medicine concluded that fruit and vegetable juices consumption play an important role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among those who are at high risk for the disease. In a follow up study the total phenolic content of 13 fruit juices were evaluated, and it was determined that purple grape juice contained the largest number of individual phenolic compounds and also the highest concentration of total phenolics.
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