Integrative Medicine Alert – November 1, 2012
November 1, 2012
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Low-Carbohydrate Diets and Weight Loss
The incidence of obesity continues to rise. According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 billion people are overweight, with 300 million obese.1 About two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight, with one-third being obese.2 -
A 'Check' in the 'Fish Oil Doesn't Work' Column: Results from a Meta-analysis
A meta-analysis of 20 human randomized, controlled clinical trials of at least 1 year in duration found that there was no relationship between diet or supplement-derived omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular disease outcomes. -
Vitamin E and Bone Health — The Alpha and the Gamma
Alpha-tocopherol is the primary form of vitamin E used in dietary supplements. The results from this study suggest that supplementation with alpha-tocopherol by postmenopausal women may reduce serum gamma-tocopherol levels and negatively impact bone formation. -
Meditation and Exercise vs Common Cold —An Ounce of Prevention and Pound of Cure?
Meditation and exercise interventions were shown to reduce the frequency, duration, and symptom severity of acute respiratory illness in adults aged 50 and older compared to a waitlist control group.