Wednesday, April 25, 2007

 

Acupuncture Treatment


Acupuncture may not help smokers quit


Sometime ago, there is great publicity on Acupuncture Treatment, so much was said on the effectively of treating smokers to quit. The below article mentioned otherwise:


THE FACTS: Smokers looking for a way to beat the habit have been turning to acupuncture for several decades now - but does it actually work?

According to those who endorse it, the technique helps stimulate the release of endorphins and other brain chemicals, blotting out cravings and easing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

A survey last year by the Mayo Clinic found that about 27 per cent of smokers looking to quit had tried acupuncture at least once, and many others said they hoped to try it in the future.

Most studies, however, suggest they could just as well try something else. One of the most extensive studies, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, looked at more than a dozen past studies with sham, or fake, acupuncture and other control conditions.

The scientists who led the study found that acupuncture and similar interventions - acupressure and electrostimulation, for example - were better in the short term than no treatment at all, but that overall, they were not very effective.

Still, other studies show that more than three-quarters of smokers will relapse a few times no matter what was done. And because the effects of different techniques vary from one person to the next, most scientists recommend combining interventions, particularly those that involve behavioural modification and nicotine replacement.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Most studies have not found acupuncture very effective in helping smokers quit.


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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

 

Herbal Remedy Cures Handbook


 
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Thursday, April 12, 2007

 

Fat Counters Vitamin C Benefits


The fact on vitamin C caught my attention. To my suprise, the finding on Fat Counter Vitamin C Benefits make me think about the proper oral intake of the vitamin c. This is an news article from BBC News, and it was published in Singapore Straits Times on 11 April 07. I think it is a very helpful article.

Do not let what you eat do not counter the benefits of vitamin c

In laboratory experiments, a team at the University of Glasgow simulated what happens in the human stomach.

They found vitamin C (ascorbic acid) mopped up potential cancer-causing compounds that are made when saliva and food mixes with stomach acid.
But when they added fat to the mix, the ascorbic acid could no longer convert the hazardous compounds into safe ones.

The scientists say their findings show how diet might be linked to certain stomach cancers.

Lead author Emilie Combet said: 'These results show that the presence of lipid can markedly alter the protective effects of antioxidants, and how a diet rich in fat can directly influence gastric biochemistry.'

She presented her work at the annual meeting of the Society of Experimental Biology.

Nutrition scientist Bridget Aisbitt, for the British Nutrition Foundation, said: 'Cancer is a complex disease developed over many years due to a number of genetic and environmental factors, so it's important not to imply that any one factor can 'cause cancer'.

'However, this research is interesting.'

She advised: 'This is another reason to underline the importance of a healthy balanced diet where meals high in fat should not be frequent and five portions of fruit and vegetables - our main source of vitamin C - are eaten each day.'

- BBC NEWS


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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

 

Home Remedy for Sore Throat



Natural Remedy for Sore Throat


How to get rid of Sore Throat



If the rain has given you a touch of the sore throat or sniffles, do not rush to the pharmacy.
Try this home-made brew that takes about five minutes to make. This South Indian concoction calls for a handful of cumin seeds (above), some crushed peppercorns and a tomato.
Drown the three ingredients in a glass or two of water and bring to boil. When the tomato looks soft and cooked, turn off the heat.
Strain liquid into a big mug, add a pinch of salt and a generous squeeze of lemon. Sip while hot.
Research has shown that cumin may stimulate the secretion of pancreatic enzymes, compounds necessary for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Black pepper is known for its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene - an antioxidant and also rich in vitamin C.
In combination, these ingredients make for a tangy and tasty hot drink. It may make you sweat but it will definitely soothe and sometimes actually chase away the sniffles.

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