Neuroprotective effects of an Asian herbal medicine, Yi-Gan San (pubmed,wiki)

Pubmed Study showed neuroprotective effect of Yi-Gan San on a  Parkinsonian mouse model. See this second Pubmed study showing the benefits of  Yi-gan san for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia who had neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia. This is particularly interesting since the same japanese herb is used for adjunct treatment of schizophrenia, see third Pubmed study .

See Wikipedia link for a history of the herb. Note the warning about serum Potassium concentration.

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Water’s Unexpected Role in Blood Pressure Control (sciencedaily)

MediNewsDigest:  Water has some other unexpected, physiological effects according to this article in sciencedaily.   The next question is of course whether , or how, does  the water purity affects those results.

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Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk (reuters)

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66B6I020100713?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100

MediNewsDigest:: watch for upper limits for dose, quoting Reuters:
“…… high doses of vitamin E from supplements carry a risk of bleeding. Experts advise that adults consume no more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day….”

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Anti-ageing and rejuvenating effects of quercetin (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDigest: see pubmed link for anti aging quecetin aspects

MediNewsDigest: see wiki link for quercetin rich foods.

MediNewsDigest: see wellsphere link for discussion on quercetin supplements. Our attitude is pushing a supplement could upset som body balances, discuss with health pratctitionner…

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Vitamin C could offers cell protection against gentamicin-induced acute kidney injury in rats (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDigest: Talk to your doctor about takin vitamin C in case of infections where gentamicin is used.
Wikipedia entry on the antobiotic gentamicin, often used against gram negative bacteria.
Big gun with apparently big side effect…

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About soy consumption and prostate cancer


MediNewsDigest: WebMD assures men that soybeans are a protection for prostate cancer. CLICK HERE for link

MediNewsDigest: On the other hand a japanese study shows conflicting data of protection for some forms of cancer, while aggravavating other forms. They do not recommend supplements of soy, but accept dietary soy.
Most studies, but not all, purport no impact of soy on men’s fertility.

MediNewsDigest: : Nice study concluding positively on positive effect of soy on prostate cancer. CLICK HERE

MediNewsDigest: We will give the Oregon state/linus pauling institute the last ,measured, word.
Jury is still out….

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Dark Chocolate Compound Could Protect Against Stroke Brain Injury (medicalnewstoday))


Medinewsdigest: Chocolate is still a wonder food, but watch for the fat/sugar. Did you notice that the article mentions also tea?

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Sunpatiens house plants as your air pollution “canari” warning (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDigest: Full Title:”The use of Sunpatiens (Impatiens spp.) as a bioindicator of some simulated air pollutants – Using an ornamental plant as bioindicator”
I predict a run on Sunpatiens, nurseries beware!

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Moderate drinking on your health: cancer risk, heart health, etc. (WebMD)


MediNewsDigest: As the article say everybody’s pro and cons of moderate alcohol consumption is different. Discuss your history with your doctor and follow our posts on the topic…

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American Ginseng and cancer chemoprevention (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDirect: The paper sounds more of litterature review than presenting hard evidence. However it is one more feather in American Ginseng’s cap

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Antioxidant Resveratrol could provide functional protection to kidneys (ScienceDirect)


MediNewsDigest: Resveratrol is to be found in red wine, peanuts and other natural foods

MediNewsDigest: CLICK HERE for a link to a good article about resveratrol in Wiki. Note the article shows how complex the action of Resveratrol and issues of dosage and delivery.

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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain: Studies on Tai Chi, Accupuncture Treatments: (NCAAM,ScienceDaily)


MediNewsDirect: Not exactly a resounding endorsment from NCAAM ((National Center for Complementary And Alternative Medicine), but encouraging. Isn’t this the case for all alternative medicine?

MediNewsDirect:: Accupuncture seems to have some positive effect on chronic pain, according to this study, we posted. But here too no major endorsment. Click Here for link
MediNewsDirect: Our take: Probably worth a try, but discuss it with a doctor knowledgeable about eastern medicines.

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Fish oil and Vitamin D3 in combination might have breast cancer prevention properties (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDigest: Full Title:”Combined supplementation of fish oil and vitamin D3 might be effective for chemoprevention of mammary carcinogenesis”
Fish oil and Vitamin D3 have breast cancer prevention properties, according to the study you can reach by clicking on this link

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Vitamin D3 and calcium in multiple sclerosis: A phase I/II dose-escalation trial


MediNewsDigest:
Quting the paper’s conclusion:
“…., treatment group patients appeared to have fewer relapse events and a persistent reduction in T-cell proliferation compared to controls…”
Some improvement was observed, but these are very high doses : vitamin D doses up to 40,000 IU/day over 28 weeks, and then coasting down! Better wait for some comfirmative studies and discuss this with your Doctor…

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Epilepsy: high–fat, low–carbohydrate diet possible adjunct treatment for refractory epilepsy (MDLinx)

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MediNewsDigest:: This is the “Ketogenic diet” According to article, “.. is a treatment of choice for seizures associated with glucose transporter protein deficiency (ie, De Vivo disease) and pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency..” This seem to mean a subset of epilepsy. Does not look like an easy or otherwise nutritious diet, but hopefully helpful for this kind of children’s epilepsy.

MediNewsDigest:: CLICK HERE for link to eMedicine for discussion on what is “pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency”

MediNewsDigest:: CLICK HERE for link to Wikipedia on De Vivo disease, note the the Ketogenic diet mentionned here too.

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