B Complex - Great for Mental Health! 06/28/2010
For many different reasons the senior population suffers from higher than normal states of depression. Recently a study revealed that the B vitamins B6 and B12 were associated with being protective against depression over time, in this vulnerable demographic. Vitamins B6 and B12 are essential nutrients required in the synthesis of many neurotransmitters including serotonin, melatonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and GABA, which are brain chemicals that help modulate mood, our emotional state and sleep. In our practice, we've found all age groups benefit from an increase in B Complex when affected by depression, OCD, SAD, etc. Source: Longitudinal association of vitamin B-6, folate, and vitamin B-12 with depressive symptoms among older adults over time Recently, researchers have been able to piece together the precise mechanism of action that makes green tea and red wine extracts, when used together, active against prostate cancer. Sources: 1. The sphingosine kinase-1 survival pathway is a molecular target for the tumor-suppressive tea and wine polyphenols in prostate cancer 2. Polyphenols in red wine and green tea halt prostate cancer growth Use of fish oil was shown to significantly decrease blood pressure in overweight adolescent boys. High blood pressure, imbalances in blood lipids and other markers of metabolic and cardiovascular disease can follow adolescents into adult hood potentially leading to more serious disease processes. Source: Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on Markers of the Metabolic Syndrome Interesting Article on Bladder Biofilms 06/09/2010
Drugs and Deficiencies 06/04/2010
A recent study has revealed that the diabetic drug, metformin, will deplete serum levels of vitamin B12 resulting in increased levels of homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Source:Long term treatment with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes and risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency: randomised placebo controlled trial Many, if not most prescription medications, have the side effect of causing vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies which can potentially lead to other unintended complications. To help reduce homocysteine levels consider using a food based B Complex vitamin (supplementing with just one B vitamin can cause imbalances with other B vitamins, also the study did not look at what it does to other B vitamins with the exception of folic acid) and increasing intake of foods rich in B vitamins. Helicobacter Pylori Infection 05/03/2010
H. pylori is an insidious bacteria that likes to set up shop in our bellies. It can disrupt digestion and create a myriad of GI problems including stomach and duodenal ulcers and it can increase the risk of stomach cancers. For additional information please view the file below. 
It's Allergy Season Again 05/03/2010
Allergies affect as many as 50 million Americans, and can make life miserable. Are you doing all that you can to help yourself?
Protecting Against Bone Loss 05/03/2010
2 page handout on maintaining and retaining healthy bone. Steps you can take to prevent or help address bone loss. See also Dr. Bevacqua's CD on Natural Solutions to Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.
Bladder Infections/Cystitis 05/03/2010
Holistic Help for acute or chronic bladder infection.
Edema: Holistic Help for Water Retention 05/03/2010
2 sided trifold brochure with suggestions for help with edema.
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