tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58531295201477382522024-03-12T16:03:53.679-07:00PMS Natural RemediesPremenstrual Syndrome and symptom treatment updates.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-50185763342615586032010-12-26T12:20:00.000-08:002010-12-26T12:20:00.737-08:00Does Ginseng help reduce the severity of the common cold?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWomACPciqfP2ycce__SGiBFnhgf5tmCCcdfuApWCqYtoulkYCGsbuQeq1eci6lUNmPdOkqpE8B9dSJ8bB-KbC1xkP3bEtVVtnKlo-cmeCC7bDfsMSNQumCf2nM66X42eiteRVRJns-Eu/s1600/glucosamine-tablets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWomACPciqfP2ycce__SGiBFnhgf5tmCCcdfuApWCqYtoulkYCGsbuQeq1eci6lUNmPdOkqpE8B9dSJ8bB-KbC1xkP3bEtVVtnKlo-cmeCC7bDfsMSNQumCf2nM66X42eiteRVRJns-Eu/s1600/glucosamine-tablets.jpg" /></a></div>In the pediatric population, upper respiratory infections are the most common childhood illness. With the majority of these infections being caused by a virus, there<a href="http://arthritisresearchupdates.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-treatment-for-common-cold.html"> currently are no safe and effective antiviral medications available</a>.<br />
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One common remedy that's been used to relieve symptoms of the cold is Ginseng. American Ginseng which is also known as <span>Panax quinquefolius is purported to be effective in relieving cold symptoms in adult populations, but is it effective for children too?</span><br />
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<span>A fairly recent study published in the journal, Pediatrics, attempted to answer this question [1]. The study itself involved using a specific preparation of Ginseng from CV Technologies called ColdFX.</span><br />
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<blockquote><span class="sub_abstract_label">CONCLUSIONS: </span><span>Standard doses of ginseng were well tolerated and merit additional evaluation with regard to treatment of pediatric upper respiratory tract infection.</span></blockquote><span></span><br />
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<ol><li><span>Vohra S, Johnston BC, Laycock KL, Midodzi WK, Dhunnoo I, Harris E, Baydala L. Safety and tolerability of North American ginseng extract in the treatment of pediatric upper respiratory tract infection: a phase II randomized, controlled trial of 2 dosing schedules. Pediatrics. 2008 Aug;122(2):e402-10.</span></li>
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For those who're trying to get back into shape or simply shed a few extra pounds, participating in a fitness dance class can help with motivation.<br />
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Among popular fitness dance classes, many women and some men too are trying out Zumba or Ceroc Dancing. Some even view <b><a href="http://www.hivehealthmedia.com/fit-dancing-ceroc-dance-class/">Ceroc Dance Classes</a></b> as an opportunity to not only get fit but to socialize:<br />
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I was really pleased that the men had recognized Ceroc as a great opportunity to meet women. A man who knows how to dance is extremely desirable to many women and too many are scared to try, fearful of what their peers may think of them. As Ceroc is a dance that is generally led by men it was great to see these guys really keen to improve and become good dancers.</blockquote>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-34961784294932298772010-11-09T08:43:00.000-08:002010-11-09T08:44:29.459-08:00Low Mineral Intake in the Gluten-Free Diet?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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On a cautionary note, a research study from the UK suggests that the <a href="http://www.hivehealthmedia.com/enjoying-benefits-gluten-free-diet/">gluten-free diet</a> may be deficient in some important minerals and <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/dietary-fiber-cheat-sheet/">dietary fiber</a> [1].<br />
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<blockquote>Individuals consuming a strict GFD (gluten-free diet) generally had similar intakes of energy and nutrients to those of comparison populations, but a higher proportion of carbohydrate intake was obtained from nonmilk extrinsic sugars and intakes of nonstarch polysaccharides were low. Compared with the UKWCS sample, female patients adhering to a GFD had lower intakes of magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, selenium and folate. In male patients, intakes of magnesium and selenium were particularly low.</blockquote><br />
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The study authors found that the gluten free diet was high in sugar, low in minerals such as iron, zinc, manganese, selenium, magnesium, and folate, and low in dietary fiber.<br />
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<ol><li>Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Aug;32(4):573-81. Epub 2010 Jun 4.</li>
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Roughly 1/3 Americans meets the criteria for clinical obesity as determined by a body mass index of greater than 30 according to the CDC. If you take a second to think about that number, it's pretty startling, isn't it? For those who're trying to lose weight, it can be an enormous challenge. Though we all share some sense that it pertains to the basic principal of calories in / calories burned, there are many other factors involved.<br />
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One factor that's receiving attention lately are the emotional aspects of obesity. People often refer to using food--particularly food with high sugar or fat content to self-regulate their mood. When that type of cycle reinforces itself and repeats, it becomes an addiction.<br />
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In terms of losing weight, there are many options including making healthier diet choices. Sounds simple, right? True, but following through with healthier diets isn't often as easy as it sounds. Why is that? For the most part, people are creatures of habit. Changing these habits that took years to develop just isn't likely to happen over night.<br />
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Even with a healthy diet, you can generally expect to experience the plateau effect after about four to six months. At this point, your weight stabilizes and you have a harder time continuing losing weight. For this reason, regular exercise is a key component to achieving weight loss.<br />
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In our culture, people want quick fixes and fast results which is why weight loss supplements can seem so appealing. Some have caused serious health problems such as earlier versions of Hybrdoxycut and others contain ingredients that don't work at all.<br />
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If you're looking for an update on <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/dietary-supplements-weight-loss/">dietary supplements for weight loss</a>, follow the link to find out which supplements work and which ones don't.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-82355441934037225622010-07-21T22:33:00.000-07:002019-05-05T10:40:33.784-07:00Omega-3 fatty acids and women's health<div style="text-align: center;">
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Researchers have explored several potential health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil. Some recent studies suggest that <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/omega-3-fish-oil-may-improve-athletes-lung-function/">omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can improve lung function in athletes</a>. In this particular study, participants who consumed 1000 mg of an omega-3 fatty acid supplement for 3 months experienced improvements in their FVC (20% forced vital capacity) and 10% in their maximum voluntary ventilation.<br />
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Other researchers have found that <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/fish-oil-supplements-reduce-breask-cancer-risk/">omega-3 supplements may reduce breast cancer risk</a> in women. With long-term and current use, this risk may be reduced by 32%. Further research is required in this is to confirm these results.<br />
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Another recent study found that <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-prevent-endometriosis/">omega-3 fatty acid consumption in women was linked to a lower risk of endometriosis</a> with a reduced risk of up to 22% compared to those who consumed the least amount.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-42453218210972864032010-07-12T09:24:00.000-07:002010-07-12T09:26:11.911-07:00What is the Zumba dance workout?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88bYZRrszbdUgO6dnGlGp0CpUcQci96Iya0NPiNDEEIaqeCnRNzpMvtzDqvKU29O6JHkx0C-GOPTwiFr5D3KcB_k7tbYy-8_LlrKtPzIns0xiHzYaI9gMl9DbAkkPgYPIO0ssm7jbwsUs/s1600/zumba-dance-workout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88bYZRrszbdUgO6dnGlGp0CpUcQci96Iya0NPiNDEEIaqeCnRNzpMvtzDqvKU29O6JHkx0C-GOPTwiFr5D3KcB_k7tbYy-8_LlrKtPzIns0xiHzYaI9gMl9DbAkkPgYPIO0ssm7jbwsUs/s320/zumba-dance-workout.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Though I'll never quite understand what sparks new fitness trends, I imagine it has a fair amount to do with a successful marketing campaign. Right now, one of the hottest or most popular workout trends is the <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/zumba-dance-workout-cardio-craze/">Zumba Dance Workout</a>.<br />
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The Zumba dance workout just might be the biggest fitness fad since Tai Bo or aerobics. Leveraging the popularity of <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/dancing-stars-workout/">Dancing with the Stars</a>, it incorporates Latin dance moves with a cardio workout.<br />
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Have you tried Zumba yet?Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-33323491665138142232010-07-03T17:15:00.000-07:002010-07-03T17:15:47.131-07:005 Healthy Recipes you should try...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifL2Y2qsjicwqmWruqEVQE8khXW7P5YElbakmMLAGaU4KfVsvjFeVB-7eQQFnWjJ-iUKV4WuPC6-BISdBJ18y1fgnZyuuAQA38O1uJeHw-Sxxkz6_4SnFGdIwRRt6ZafwSV5SyqSYR87H2/s1600/5-healthy-recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifL2Y2qsjicwqmWruqEVQE8khXW7P5YElbakmMLAGaU4KfVsvjFeVB-7eQQFnWjJ-iUKV4WuPC6-BISdBJ18y1fgnZyuuAQA38O1uJeHw-Sxxkz6_4SnFGdIwRRt6ZafwSV5SyqSYR87H2/s400/5-healthy-recipes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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For those who're looking to get back into shape, making healthy lifestyle changes can go a very long way. Typically, this involves two basic premises--eating better and starting an exercise program. Though there are plenty of options for <a href="http://www.jarretmorrow.com/research-study-highlights-training-method-increasing-strength/">exercise programs</a>, it can be a challenge to find healthy recipes.<br />
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If healthy recipes are what you're looking for, here are five great recipes from <a href="http://www.hivehealthmedia.com/5-healthy-recipes-irishman/">The Healthy Irishman</a>. <br />
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<li>Sesame crusted turkey & spinach salad</li>
<li>Paleo pulled pork wrap</li>
<li>Paleo 'fried' chicken 'n' strawberry salad</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A very recent study was published in the journal, CNS Drugs, which studied the effectiveness of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Results:</div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hypericum perforatum was statistically superior to placebo in improving physical and behavioural symptoms of PMS (p < 0.05). There were no significant effects of Hypericum perforatum compared with placebo treatment for mood- and pain-related PMS symptoms (p > 0.05).</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In short, St. John's wort was effective at improving physical and behavioural symptoms, but not effective for mood or pain symptoms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">***Talk to your doctor about using St. John's wort for treating your PMS symptoms. St. John's wort should not be taken by those who are already taking antidepressant medication.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">St. John's wort can interact with a number of different medications (psychiatric, seizure, blood thinners among others), so make sure you tell your doctor that if you're taking this supplement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Canning%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D">Canning S</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Waterman%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D">Waterman M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Orsi%20N%22%5BAuthor%5D">Orsi N</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Ayres%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D">Ayres J</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Simpson%20N%22%5BAuthor%5D">Simpson N</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Dye%20L%22%5BAuthor%5D">Dye L</a>. The efficacy of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. CNS Drugs. 2010 Mar 1;24(3):207-25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-2510381542669358992009-02-06T09:20:00.000-08:002010-03-28T23:44:20.742-07:00St. John's Wort for Hot Flashes in perimenopausal women?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://menopausesymptoms.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/menopause-symptoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://menopausesymptoms.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/menopause-symptoms.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> St. John's Wort for Hot Flashes in perimenopausal women?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Menopause or the 'climacteric' is often defined as the cessation of menstration which typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55. Essentially, this means that when women 'hit' menopause, that this represents their loss of fertility.<br />
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Though menopause is a biological process and not a disease, there are symptoms that women typically experience during this change. Hot flashes themselves can be particularly disturbing to many women. The results of a recent Canadian study suggest that hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) may improve quality of life and reduce sleep symptoms associated with menopause (Al-Akoum et al, 2009). Additionally, St. John's wort reduced the frequency of hot flashes in perimenopausal women--but these results were not statistically significant.<br />
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What dosage of St. John's wort was used in this particular study? For this study, they used ethanolic St. John's wort extract (900 mg TID) which essentially means 900mg administered three times per day. ***This dose is in excess of more typical doses of 900 mg/day.<br />
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If you are a symptomatic perimenopausal women who is considering trying St. John's wort--keep in mind that there are potential side effects from this herbal remedy and that St. John's wort may interact with medication that you're currently taking.<br />
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The study authors conceded that the results of this particular study need to be confirmed in larger clinical trials.<br />
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Al-Akoum M, Maunsell E, Verreault R, Provencher L, Otis H, Dodin S. Effects of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) on hot flashes and quality of life in perimenopausal women: a randomized pilot trial. Menopause. 2009 Feb 3.<a href="http://www.universityhealthindustries.com/"><br />
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A Patient’s guide to the latest knowledge about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) from University Health Industries<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Part 1: About PMS</span><br />
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<ol><li>What are PMS and PMDD?</li>
<li>What causes PMS?</li>
<li>What are the symptoms of PMS?</li>
<li>What are the risks of PMS and PMDD?</li>
<li>How can I tell if I have PMS?</li>
<li>What can I do to manage my symptoms?</li>
<li>What medical treatments are available?</li>
<li>How effective are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of PMS?</li>
<li>What is the effectiveness of gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) therapy in treating PMS?</li>
<li>Is bright light therapy effective for treating the depression associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder?</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Part 2: About Zenstral</span><br />
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<ol><li>What is Zenstral PMS™?</li>
<li>Who should take Zenstral PMS™?</li>
<li>What are the ingredients?</li>
<li>How does Zenstral PMS™ work?</li>
<li>What is evidence based medicine?</li>
<li>What is a meta-analysis?</li>
<li>What scientific evidence was used in formulating Zenstral PMS™? </li>
<li>What other nutraceuticals are available from UHI?</li>
<li>Who should not take Zenstral PMS™?</li>
<li>How much should I take?</li>
<li>When will it start to work?</li>
<li>What are the possible side effects?</li>
<li>What is the NPA TruLabel Program?</li>
<li>What is your guarantee?</li>
<li>Who is University Health Industries, Inc.</li>
</ol><span style="font-size: large;">Part 1: About PMS</span><br />
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<i>Understanding PMS is one of the most important things you can do to manage your symptoms. In this booklet, we present the known facts about PMS, an overview of treatment options, and current independent research that supports the use of Zenstral PMS™ for relieving PMS and PMDD.</i><br />
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<b>What are PMS and PMDD?</b><br />
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of PMS, are both very common and potentially debilitating conditions from which many women suffer. Hormonal changes following ovulation trigger a group of disruptive symptoms that appear approximately 14 days before your period. PMS and PMDD affect an estimated 40 million women in the United States, with more than 5 million requiring medical treatment.<br />
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<b>What causes PMS?</b><br />
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Though the exact cause of PMS is not completely understood, it appears that the hormones progesterone, estrogen and testosterone are involved, along with changes in the level of the brain chemical serotonin. Nutritional deficiencies in magnesium or vitamin B6, hormonal changes, neurotransmitter activity, diet, and stress have all been implicated in the etiology of PMS.1,2<br />
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<b>What are the symptoms of PMS?</b><br />
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Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed, or uncomfortable that you can't cope at home or at work. Common symptoms of PMS include:<br />
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<b>Physical Symptoms</b><br />
<ul><li>Breast tenderness (mastodynia)</li>
<li>Cramping </li>
<li>Swollen hands or feet</li>
<li>Weight gain </li>
<li>Headaches</li>
<li>Bloated abdomen </li>
<li>Constipation</li>
<li>Joint pain </li>
<li> Fatigue</li>
<li>Acne </li>
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<b>Psychological Symptoms</b><br />
<ul><li>Irritability</li>
<li>Angry outbursts</li>
<li>Low self-esteem</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Confusion</li>
<li>Difficulty concentrating</li>
<li>Mood swings</li>
<li>Crying spells</li>
<li>Decreased libido</li>
<li>Depression</li>
</ul>Symptoms usually stop or taper off soon after your period begins, and you may be symptom free until about two weeks before your next period.<br />
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<b>What are the risks of PMD and PMDD?</b><br />
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PMS and PMDD are not mere inconveniences. These conditions can adversely impact a woman’s personal, professional, and financial success. Women suffering from PMS are at increased risk of depression, absenteeism from work, strained relationships, reduced productivity, and worsening of medical conditions such as epilepsy, asthma, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, or migraine headache during specific phases of their menstrual cycles.<br />
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<b>How can I tell if I have PMS?</b><br />
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According the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), you may have PMS if<br />
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* Your PMS symptoms occur only during the last two weeks of your cycle.<br />
* the symptoms are sufficiently uncomfortable to impair your quality of life.<br />
* other disorders that may be mistaken for PMS have been excluded.<br />
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If you suspect you have PMS, ACOG recommends keeping a daily log of your symptoms for two or three consecutive months to help in diagnosis. It’s important to talk with your doctor to confirm your diagnosis and rule out other possible causes of your symptoms, such as depression, migraine headaches, seizure disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, or allergies.<br />
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<b>What can I do to manage my PMS symptoms?</b><br />
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Women can often manage the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome by making changes in the way they eat, exercise, and approach their daily lives. To reduce your discomfort, try implementing as many of the suggestions below as you can.<br />
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<b>Dietary Tips for Controlling PMS</b><br />
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* Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce bloating and the sensation of fullness.<br />
* Eat complex carbohydrates such as whole grain breads, pasta, and cereals.<br />
* Cut back on sugar and fat in your diet.<br />
* Avoid salt for the last days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.<br />
* Avoid caffeine intake to feel less tense and irritable.<br />
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* Choose foods rich in calcium.<br />
* Increase consumption of dietary fiber.<br />
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<b> Lifestyle Tips for Controlling PMS</b><br />
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* Get aerobic exercise. Regular daily exercise will help improve your overall health and can alleviate symptoms such as fatigue and a depressed mood.<br />
* Ensure adequate sleep—about eight hours per night.<br />
* Attempt to schedule stressful events for the week after your period.<br />
* Maintain a regular schedule of meals, bedtime, and exercise.<br />
* Practice deep-breathing exercises to help reduce headaches, anxiety, or trouble sleeping.<br />
* Avoid smoking cigarettes.<br />
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<b>What medical treatments are available for PMS and PMDD?</b><br />
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There are four types of prescription drugs used for PMS/PMDD:<br />
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1. Antidepressants that act on serotonin, including fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine.The FDA has recently ordered makers of several antidepressants to issue black box warnings that patients on these medications should be closely monitored for “clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior.”<br />
2. Agents that suppress ovulation, such as danazol, transdermal estradiol patches, and some oral contraceptives. These medications carry risks for serious side effects and can be very expensive.<br />
3. Other psychotropics to reduce anxiety, such as alprazolam and other anxiolytic benzodiazepines. Since alprazolam has a very short half-life, there is a risk of addiction for patients who are started on this medication.<br />
4. Spironolactone, a diuretic that is only available by prescription. It has proven effective in reducing premenstrual fluid retention, but doesn’t address the other symptoms of PMS.<br />
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<b>How effective are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) for the treatment of PMS?</b><br />
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SSRI’s are a class of drugs used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Patients can experience many side effects from the use of these medications including weight changes, increase in anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction. A study published in the Cochrane Database concluded that there is very good evidence to support the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the management of severe PMS. However, withdrawals due to side effects were 2.5 times more likely to occur in the treatment group than in the placebo group.3<br />
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<b>What is the effectiveness of using gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) to treat PMS?</b><br />
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GnRH analogues work to stop menstrual periods by decreasing estrogen production. A recent meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology concluded that GnRHa treatment appears to be an effective option in the management of PMS.4 Unfortunately, patients who take these analogues can experience several serious side effects, including menopausal type symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and increased LDL cholesterol and bone loss.<br />
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<b>Is bright light therapy effective for treating the depression associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder?</b><br />
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Light therapy consists of exposure to full-spectrum light for a prescribed amount of time. A recent meta-analysis of bright light therapy published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology concluded that “the current evidence justifies neither enthusiastic dissemination nor confident rejection of this therapeutic modality.”5 Essentially, this suggests that more research is required to study the potential benefit of this treatment for PMS.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Part 2: About Zenstral PMS ™</span><br />
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Zenstral PMS from University Health Industries<br />
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<i>“I want to thank you for all of your help. I have had the most terrible PMS with every symptom possible. Zenstral PMS has made all the difference! I have none of the symptoms: no headache, cramps, irritability, mood swings, or aches. This works! Thanks so much for this product!"</i><br />
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- Debbie W, North Carolina.<br />
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<b>What is Zenstral PMS™?</b><br />
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Zenstral PMS™ is an innovative blend of natural compounds that are scientifically proven to reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Unlike other PMS treatments, Zenstral addresses both the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS/PMDD in one convenient product, without the risk of dangerous side effects.<br />
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Using the principles of evidence based medicine, our physicians and pharmacologists formulated Zenstral PMS™ after months of reviewing the results of university research studies worldwide. The result is a powerful nutraceutical that is as effective as other PMS remedies—and safer.†<br />
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<b>Who should take Zenstral PMS™?</b><br />
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Zenstral PMS™ is recommended for women suffering from<br />
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* general PMS-related symptoms<br />
* cyclical mood symptoms of PMS including irritability, tension, depression<br />
* lower back and joint pain associated with PMS<br />
* fluid retention associated with PMS<br />
* breast tenderness associated with PMS<br />
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<b>What are the ingredients in Zenstral PMS™?</b><br />
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Each caplet contains 20 mg of Vitex agnus castus (.3% casticin), 200 mg of magnesium oxide (MgO), and 50 mg of vitamin B6 (pyroxidine)..<br />
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The Vitex agnus castus (VAC) compound used in Zenstral is casticin, a flavonoid from the chasteberry. This is the same substance used in the clinical studies that show Vitex agnus castus to be effective. Nearly all other products on the market standardize to agnuside, a terpene compound from the chasteberry tree.<br />
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<b>How does Zenstral PMS™ work?</b><br />
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The natural compounds in Zenstral work on many of the biochemical mechanisms that contribute to PMS:†<br />
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1. Vitex Agnus Castus Extract (VAC): VAC acts on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a set of complex interactions between three hormone-producing organs. It also reduces stress-induced prolactin levels by simulating the effects of dopamine in the brain (dopamine agonist).6 In addition, VAC has been found to elevate beta-endorphin and opiod levels, naturally occurring substances that decrease pain and create a feeling of calm and well-being.7,8<br />
2. Magnesium: Low levels of red-cell magnesium have been correlated with symptoms of PMS.9 This is the rationale for supplementation with magnesium and has resulted in a number of studies on magnesium supplementation in women suffering from PMS.<br />
3. Vitamin B6: Also called pyroxidine, vitamin B6 has a positive effect on levels of neurotransmitters such as serontonin, norepinephrine, histamine, dopamine, and taurine.10<br />
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<b>What is evidence-based medicine?</b><br />
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Evidence based medicine (EBM) involves examining a broad spectrum of evidence—such as meta-analyses, systematic reviews of existing research, randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and other methods of inquiry—to make decisions about patient care and treatment.<br />
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EBM is rapidly becoming the new paradigm in health care, replacing the older authority-based model where the value of a medical treatment (and sometimes its availability) was based on the work of a limited number of experts.<br />
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To learn more about evidence based medicine, a non-profit organization called the Cochrane Collaboration (www.cochrane.org) is an excellent place to begin.<br />
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<b>What is a meta-analysis?</b><br />
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A meta-analysis involves collecting data from many similar research studies, then analyzing the pooled data for statistical significance.<br />
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<b>What evidence was used in formulating Zenstral PMS™?</b><br />
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Below is a representative sample of the scientific evidence used in formulating Zenstral PMS™:<br />
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<b>Vitex Agnus Castus Extract (VAC)</b><br />
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A recent double-blind, randomized controlled trial published in the British Medical Journal demonstrated a 52 percent reduction in PMS symptoms in women treated with dry extract of agnus castus fruit.11 Similar results were obtained in another study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.12<br />
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Another recent study found Vitex agnus castus extract to be as effective as fluoxetine for the treatment of PMDD, a more severe form of PMS. The authors reported that 57.9 percent of patients responded to VAC extract in the treatment of this disorder, and also found that VAC extract was more effective than fluoxetine in treating the physical symptoms of PMDD.13<br />
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German health authorities have approved the use of chasteberry for three gynecological conditions: menstrual cycle irregularity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and mastodynia (breast pain).14<br />
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<b>Magnesium</b><br />
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A recent randomized, double-blind crossover study concluded that magnesium works synergistically with vitamin B6 to relieve anxiety symptoms associated with PMS.15<br />
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<b>Vitamin B6</b><br />
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The British Medical Journal did a meta-analysis of vitamin B6 in the treatment of PMS and concluded that it was likely to be beneficial in treating premenstrual symptoms and premenstrual depression.16<br />
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<b>Who should not take Zenstral PMS™?</b><br />
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Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking birth control pills, have a hormone-sensitive medical condition such as breast cancer, or are taking dopamine-related medications.<br />
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<b>How much should I take?</b><br />
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The typical dosage is one caplet twice daily. Take Zenstral™ every day of the month, not only when you’re having symptoms. It needs to reach and maintain therapeutic levels in the body to work.<br />
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<b>When will it start to work?</b><br />
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With daily use, Zenstral™ will reach therapeutic levels in your system within three to four weeks, so you should feel relief by the second cycle. In contrast, prescription antidepressants take at least a month to start working and don’t address the physical symptoms of PMS.<br />
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<b>What are the possible side effects?</b><br />
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No serious side effects have been reported for the ingredients in Zenstral PMS™. Data from clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance studies, spontaneous reporting systems, manufacturers, and herbalist organizations indicate that the compounds in Zenstral PMS™ are generally well tolerated, and that any adverse events following VAC treatment are mild and reversible.17 Possible side effects include nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, or pruritus.11,12,13,15,16,17,18<br />
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Consult a physician if you experience any of these side effects or use this product longer than six months. Discontinue use and consult a physician if an allergic reaction occurs.<br />
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No drug interactions have been reported. However, because of Zenstral’s mode of action, consult your physician before use if you are taking dopamine-related medications.<br />
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<b>What is the NPA TruLabel Program?</b><br />
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The Natural Products Association (NPA) TruLabel program is the industry's most expansive and successful self-regulatory program.<br />
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University Health Industries and other NPA members voluntarily pay for random monitored tests of their products by independent laboratories. If a test reveals any deficiency in product quality or accuracy in labeling, NPA immediately alerts the member company and expects it to take corrective action. NPA revokes the membership of any company that does not comply.<br />
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<b>What is your guarantee?</b><br />
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University Health Industries’ products are backed by our 100% money-back guarantee for first-time orders. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your order, simply return it within 30 days and we'll issue you a full refund of your purchase price, less shipping and handling.<br />
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<b>Who is University Health Industries, Inc?</b><br />
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Every year, research labs around the globe identify and test natural compounds with the potential to improve human health—yet more than 98% of these discoveries are never commercialized for the benefit of the public.<br />
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University Health Industries, Inc. (OTC:UVHI), in collaboration with universities worldwide, researches natural compounds with clinically proven efficacy, identifies those with the greatest potential for enhancing human life, then develops them into patented nutraceutical products for treating common chronic ailments.<br />
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Our mission is to make the latest clinical discoveries in natural compounds available to consumers, delivered in patented pharmaceutical-grade formulations with guaranteed quality and potency.<br />
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UHI is a proud American company with offices and manufacturing facilities in Boca Raton, Florida. All of our products are GMP-approved and made in the United States to ensure they adhere to standards the American public can trust.<br />
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<b>What other nutraceuticals are available from UHI?</b><br />
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UHI will introduce three new products in the coming weeks , each developed with the same quality and efficacy standards as Zenstral PMS™:<br />
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* Arthroleve ULT™ for bone and joint pain †<br />
* Premium SAMe ULT™ for mood support†<br />
* Cold & Flu RMD™ for immune system support and relief from the common cold†<br />
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Our physicians and pharmacologists are hard at work creating additional evidence-based nutraceutical products. Visit the UHI Web site at universityhealthindustries.com for updates, or request new product announcements by email at zenstralpms.com.<br />
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We welcome your feedback. Please contact us at 1 888 575 1700 or send an email to customercare@arthroleve.com with your suggestions, questions, and comments.<br />
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2 Chrousos GP, Torpy DJ, Gold PW. Interactions between the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the female reproductive system: Clinical implications. Ann Intern Med. 1998;129:229-40.<br />
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3 Wyatt KM, Dimmock PW, O’Brien PM. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for premenstrual syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(4):CD 001396.<br />
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4 Wyatt KM, Dimmock PW, Ismail KM, Jones PW, O’brien PM. The effectiveness of GnRHa with and without ‘add-back’ therapy in treating premenstrual syndrome: a meta analysis. BJOG, 2004 Jun;111(6):585-93.<br />
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5 Krasnik C, Montori VM, Guyatt GH, Heels-Ansdell D, Brusse JW; Medically Unexplained Syndromes Study Group. The effect of bright light therapy on depression associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Am J Gynecol. 2005 Sep;193(3 Pt 1):658-61.<br />
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6 Merz PG, Gorkow C, Schordter A, Rietbrock S, Sider C, Loew D, Dericks–Tan JSE, Taubert HD. The effects of special Agnus castus extract (BP 109E1) on prolactin secretion in healthy male subjects. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 1996;104:447-53.<br />
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7 Brugisser R, Burkard W, Simmen U, Schaffner W. Untersuchungen an Opiod-Rezeptorin mit Vitex agnus-castus L. Z Phytother. 1999;20:140-58.<br />
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9 Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, et al. Magnesium measures across the menstrual cycle in premenstrual women. Biol Psychiatry. 1994;35:557-61.<br />
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10 Schindler R, Thoni H, Classen HG. The role of magnesium in the generation and therapy of benign muscle cramps. Combined in vivo/in vitro studies on rat phrenic nerve-diaphragm preparations. Arneimittel-Forschung. 1998;48:161-66.<br />
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11 Schellenberg, et al. Treatment for the premenstrual syndrome with agnus castus fruit extract: prospective, randomized, placebo controlled study. BMJ. 2001;322;134-7<br />
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12 Berger D, Schaffner W, Schrader E, Meier B, Brattstrom A. Efficacy of Vitex agnus castus L. extract Ze 440 in patients with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2000; 264:150-53.<br />
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13 Atmaca M, Selahattin K, Texcan E. Fluoxetine versus Vitex agnus castus extract in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Human Psychopharmacol Clin Exp. 2003;18:191-5.<br />
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14 Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. The complete German Commission E. monographs: therapeutic guide to herbal medicines. Austin TX. American Botanical Council. 1998, p1694.<br />
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15 De Souza M, Walker A, Robinson P, Bolland K. A synergistic effect of daily supplement for 1 month of 200mg magnesium plus 50mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study. Journal of Womens Health & Gender-Based Medicine. 2000 Mar;9(2)131-3.<br />
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16 Wyatt K, Dimmock P, Jones P, Shaughn O’brien PM. Efficacy of vitamin B-6 in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: systemic review. BMJ. 1999; 318:1375-81.<br />
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17 Daniele C, Thompson J, Pittler MH, Ernst E. Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review of adverse events. Drug Saf. 2005;28(4):319-32.<br />
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18 Walker A, De Souza M, Vickers M, Abeyasekera S, Collins M, Trinca L. Magnesium supplementation alleviates premenstrual symptoms of fluid retention. Journal of Women’s Health. 1998 Nov;7(9):1157-65.<br />
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19 Proctor M, Murphy P. Herbal dietary therapies for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea (Cochrane review). The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2002. Oxford: update software.<br />
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<i>† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</i>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-52178797557528447302008-12-08T13:33:00.000-08:002010-03-27T22:39:00.970-07:00Role of Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 in cancer prevention?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/01/health/adam/19517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/01/health/adam/19517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Folic acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 in cancer prevention?</span><br />
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One common topic or area of concern for my blog readers is regarding cancer prevention. For some, vitamins including folic acid, B12, and B6 are thought to have a possible role in preventing certain types of cancers in women. A recent trial published in the Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA), explored the potential cancer preventing benefits of these vitamins in (5442) female health professionals over the age of 42 (Zhang et al, 2008).<br />
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<blockquote>INTERVENTION: Daily supplementation of a combination of 2.5 mg of folic acid, 50 mg of vitamin B(6), and 1 mg of vitamin B(12) (n = 2721) or placebo (n = 2721).</blockquote><blockquote>MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Confirmed newly diagnosed total invasive cancer or breast cancer.<br />
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RESULTS: A total of 379 women developed invasive cancer (187 in the active treatment group and 192 in the placebo group). <span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Compared with placebo, women receiving the active treatment had similar risk of developing total invasive cancer.</span></span></blockquote><br />
Conclusion: Unfortunately, despite the large number of participants in this trial as well as the relatively long duration of the trial (7.3 years), this study failed to find any benefit of folic acid, Vitamin B12, or Vitamin B6 in the prevention of breast or total invasive cancer in women.<br />
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The results of this particular study contradict the results of a previous study that suggested that Vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk of breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women:<br />
<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://pmsresearch.blogspot.com/2007/12/vitamin-intake-and-breast-cancer-risk.html">Vitamin intake and breast cancer risk</a></h3><span style="font-size: 85%;">Reference:<br />
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Zhang SM, Cook NR, Albert CM, Gaziano JM, Buring JE, Manson JE. Effect of combined folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 on cancer risk in women: a randomized trial. JAMA. 2008 Nov 5;300(17):2012-21.</span>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-33869761990327774322008-11-05T15:14:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:54:35.215-08:00Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PMS?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjrWPOPaB8_mqxNn8kchmpmYGccO1KZdrmlFFbHYTQQjFGqL83X-CtbYlMPv2ujEVxlJY3sXDCHlVGF_HqMs-KehQJl9qrxqXl1T6CI_RC5AnYKX8p4Os_7RrACgLgp7Ez9TfdhkkL7Yu/s1600-h/ATB+Dalai+Lama+no+mic.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265320298750174674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjrWPOPaB8_mqxNn8kchmpmYGccO1KZdrmlFFbHYTQQjFGqL83X-CtbYlMPv2ujEVxlJY3sXDCHlVGF_HqMs-KehQJl9qrxqXl1T6CI_RC5AnYKX8p4Os_7RrACgLgp7Ez9TfdhkkL7Yu/s200/ATB+Dalai+Lama+no+mic.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 176px;" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PMS?</span><br />
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Estimates of the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range from between 3-30% of women of reproductive age, depending on how it is defined. A recent article (<a href="http://www.zenstralpms.com/faq.php#anchor4">meta-analysis</a>), published in the journal, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (Busse et al, 2008), explored the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for treating PMS.<br />
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Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is form of psychotherapy. It is based on the assumption that cognitive structures shape the way people react and adapt to a variety of situations or stressors in their lives.<br />
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If you suffer from PMS, you may want to explore treatment with CBT (discuss with your physician), particularly if you have prominent symptoms of anxiety or depression.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Results:</span><br />
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<ul><li>Reduces anxiety</li>
<li>Reduces depression</li>
<li>Possible benefit on behavioral changes</li>
<li>Possible benefit on interference of symptoms on daily living</li>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Study conclusion:</span><br />
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<blockquote>Low quality evidence from randomized trials suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy may have important beneficial effects in managing symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.</blockquote><br />
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Busse JW, Montori VM, Krasnik C, Patelis-Siotis I, Guyatt GH. Psychological Intervention for Premenstrual Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Psychother Psychosom. 2008 Oct 14;78(1):6-15.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-17012096126991110232008-10-28T09:10:00.000-07:002008-10-28T09:30:18.822-07:00Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) for PMS--New study results!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFHnOiDkvTMM15axrfBCpxcfAKFU4d-kY5ZYjmUM36wpJET5NPq9-tX680hf42RXosE1n62ovlxUE1kzOogv0uF9xmQUHcDTr6zxKxZfR3rM97jTJi8Z7w2cT1t9q_r1CutrOivhyphenhyphen7u5D/s1600-h/vitamin+b6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFHnOiDkvTMM15axrfBCpxcfAKFU4d-kY5ZYjmUM36wpJET5NPq9-tX680hf42RXosE1n62ovlxUE1kzOogv0uF9xmQUHcDTr6zxKxZfR3rM97jTJi8Z7w2cT1t9q_r1CutrOivhyphenhyphen7u5D/s320/vitamin+b6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262240358090150162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Premenstrual syndrome is a very common condition that affects women of reproductive age. A recent study was published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (Sharma et al, 2007), which compared Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to both Bromocriptine and placebo.<br /><br />Bromocriptine is a dopine agonist that is usually used for the treatment of pituitary tumors as well as Parkinson's disease.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interventions</span>:<br /><br />Bromocriptrine 2.5 mg twice a day and pyridoxine 100 mg/day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Results</span>:<br /><br />Both Bromocriptine and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) showed a significant reduction in mean premenstrual symptom scores.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Conclusions</span>:<br /><br /></span><blockquote><span style="font-size:130%;">It is concluded that both the drugs are effective for treatment of premenstrual syndrome but, <span style="font-weight: bold;">pyridoxine showed significantly higher response rate and lesser incidence of side effects than bromocriptine.</span></span></blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />*Vitamin B6 (pryidoxine) is found in the patent-pending Zenstral PMS formulation. For <a href="http://zenstralpms.com/">natural PMS relief</a>, click the link.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Reference:<br /><br />Sharma P, Kulshreshtha S, Singh GM, Bhagoliwal A. Role of bromocriptine and pyridoxine in premenstrual tension syndrome.Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007 Oct-Dec;51(4):368-74.</span></span>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-5403376614512773832008-10-14T15:11:00.000-07:002008-10-14T15:37:48.921-07:00Cigarette smoking increases risk of PMS?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IaxJGGenCb1XMemhOi5SLkv1etxS5T6zWo5AUxbUd7B5KOcYORgDtyg6MxYCc1nQUyuutgQmCaqdY2xEp7iNlF9wxHq0w5oJdoXxryz-Qyqtca4DOGYT4nJ5_vFk2wFDQ7hbOX7GPSF-/s1600-h/girl-smoking-771378.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IaxJGGenCb1XMemhOi5SLkv1etxS5T6zWo5AUxbUd7B5KOcYORgDtyg6MxYCc1nQUyuutgQmCaqdY2xEp7iNlF9wxHq0w5oJdoXxryz-Qyqtca4DOGYT4nJ5_vFk2wFDQ7hbOX7GPSF-/s320/girl-smoking-771378.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257141996142439490" border="0" /></a>Moderate to severe symptoms affect approximately 20% of premenopausal women. A recent study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (2008) explored whether or not smoking cigarettes is involved in the etiology of premenstrual syndrome (Bertone-Johnson et al, 2008).<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Conclusions</span>:<br /><br />"<span style="font-weight: bold;">Results suggest that smoking, especially in adolescence and young adulthood, may increase risk of moderate to severe PMS. These findings may provide an additional incentive for young women to avoid cigarette smoking</span>."<br /><br />Reference:<br /><br />Bertone-Johnson ER, Hankinson SE, Johnson SR, Manson JE. Cigarette smoking and the development of premenstrual syndrome. Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Oct 15;168(8):938-45. Epub 2008 Aug 13.<br /><br />Related posts:<br /><br />From Dr. Nicole's Kitchen Table Medicine: <a href="http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/how-to-quit-smoking/">How to quit smoking</a>...Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-81342257881376165492008-05-28T08:56:00.000-07:002010-04-01T11:56:36.541-07:00Zenstral PMS --The Peace of Mind and Body SolutionZenstral PMS--Click <u>this link</u> for a Free Trial Offer!<br />
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<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZQEFstoz0Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZQEFstoz0Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-54110516455333737252008-05-23T06:19:00.000-07:002010-03-04T15:05:13.609-08:00Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on stress levels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://brucefong.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/anxiety.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://brucefong.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/anxiety.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on stress levels</span><br />
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A recent study published in the Nutrition Journal suggests that Relora may after some relief from anxiety for premenopausal women. <br />
<blockquote>"BACKGROUND: Recent research has established correlations between stress, anxiety, insomnia and excess body weight and these correlations have significant implications for health. This study measured the effects of a proprietary blend of extracts of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense (Relora) on anxiety, stress and sleep in healthy premenopausal women. "<br />
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"CONCLUSION: This pilot study indicates that Relora may offer some relief for premenopausal women experiencing mild transitory anxiety. There were no safety concerns or significant adverse events observed in this study."</blockquote><br />
Reference:<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Kalman%20DS%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Kalman DS</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Feldman%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Feldman S</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Feldman%20R%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Feldman R</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Schwartz%20HI%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Schwartz HI</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Krieger%20DR%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Krieger DR</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Garrison%20R%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Garrison R</a>. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Nutr J.</a> 2008 Apr 21;7:11.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-13758792227135094532008-04-28T10:12:00.000-07:002010-03-04T15:11:55.174-08:00University Health Industries Launches National Television Commercial Campaign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object3/1507/105/n45419422735_6381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object3/1507/105/n45419422735_6381.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<blockquote>"BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University Health Industries, Inc., (Pink Sheets:<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=vrtn.pk&d=t">VRTN</a> - <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=vrtn.pk">News</a>) is pleased to announce that it has launched a national television commercial campaign."</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>"University Health Industries has launched a national television campaign for Arthroleve™, a product that helps to alleviate joint pain and stiffness and promote overall joint health. The commercial for the Zenstral PMS™ product, which offers relief from many of the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, is scheduled to follow. Both commercials were produced by UHI’s production company, Avalanche Creative, in New York."</blockquote><br />
For the full story: <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080428/20080428005198.html?.v=1">http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080428/20080428005198.html?.v=1</a><br />
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UHI's product websites include: <a href="http://www.arthroleve.com/">www.arthroleve.com</a> and <a href="http://www.zenstralpms.com/">www.zenstralpms.com</a>.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-10892222131976184162007-12-14T11:18:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:16:59.512-08:00Black Cohosh for hot flushes?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ihatemenopause.com/images/hotflashes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="http://www.ihatemenopause.com/images/hotflashes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Black Cohosh for hot flushes?</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>The results of a recent study suggest that black cohosh is more effective for reducing menopausal symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats than fluoxetine. However, fluoxetine was more effective in improving symptoms of depression.<br />
<blockquote>"The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of fluoxetine and black cohosh in the treatment of women with postmenopausal symptoms."<br />
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"At the end of the sixth month of treatment, <b>black cohosh reduced the hot flush score by 85%</b>, compared with a 62% result for fluoxetine. By the sixth month of the study, 40 women had discontinued the study--20 (33%) in the fluoxetine group and 20 (33%) in the black cohosh group. <b>Compared with fluoxetine, black cohosh is more effective for treating hot flushes and night sweats.</b> On the other hand, fluoxetine is more effective in improvements shown on Beck's Depression Scale."</blockquote>Reference:<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Oktem%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Oktem M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Eroglu%20D%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Eroglu D</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Karahan%20HB%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Karahan HB</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Taskintuna%20N%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Taskintuna N</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Kuscu%20E%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Kuscu E</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Zeyneloglu%20HB%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Zeyneloglu HB</a>. Black cohosh and fluoxetine in the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms: a prospective, randomized trial. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Adv Ther.</a> 2007 Mar-Apr;24(2):448-61.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-27002820068200669392007-12-12T11:59:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:18:50.443-08:00Gardasil vaccine trial results from New England Journal of Medicine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.biojobblog.com/gardasil%281%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://www.biojobblog.com/gardasil%281%29.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Gardasil Vaccine?</span></div>Gardasil is a new vaccine for young women to help prevent cervical cancer and HPV which is made by the pharmaceutical giant, Merck. Here are the results of a recent clinical trial on the vaccine:<br />
<blockquote>"BACKGROUND: A phase 3 trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a prophylactic quadrivalent vaccine in preventing anogenital diseases associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, and 18."<br />
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"CONCLUSIONS: The quadrivalent vaccine significantly reduced the incidence of HPV-associated anogenital diseases in young women."</blockquote><br />
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<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Garland%20SM%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Garland SM</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Hernandez-Avila%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Hernandez-Avila M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Wheeler%20CM%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Wheeler CM</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Perez%20G%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Perez G</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Harper%20DM%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Harper DM</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Leodolter%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Leodolter S</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Tang%20GW%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Tang GW</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Ferris%20DG%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Ferris DG</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Steben%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Steben M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Bryan%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Bryan J</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Taddeo%20FJ%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Taddeo FJ</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Railkar%20R%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Railkar R</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Esser%20MT%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Esser MT</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Sings%20HL%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Sings HL</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Nelson%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Nelson M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Boslego%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Boslego J</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Sattler%20C%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Sattler C</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Barr%20E%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Barr E</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Koutsky%20LA%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Koutsky LA</a>; <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Females%20United%20to%20Unilaterally%20Reduce%20Endo%2FEctocervical%20Disease%20%28FUTURE%29%20I%20Investigators%22%5BCorporate%20Author%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Females United to Unilaterally Reduce Endo/Ectocervical Disease (FUTURE) I Investigators</a>. Quadrivalent vaccine against human papillomavirus to prevent anogenital diseases. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">N Engl J Med.</a> 2007 May 10;356(19):1928-43.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gardasil.com/">http://www.gardasil.com/</a>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-38599800543052204542007-12-12T07:39:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:54:00.409-08:00Omega-3 fatty acids and cancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hispagimnasios.com/a_medicina/omega3.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://hispagimnasios.com/a_medicina/omega3.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Omega -3 fatty acids and cancer?</span></div><br />
Though there are several health benefits of taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, this recent study suggests that cancer prevention may not be one of them:<br />
<blockquote>"CONTEXT: Omega-3 fatty acids are purported to reduce the risk of cancer. Studies have reported mixed results."<br />
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"CONCLUSIONS: A large body of literature spanning numerous cohorts from many countries and with different demographic characteristics does not provide evidence to suggest a significant association between omega-3 fatty acids and cancer incidence. <b>Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is unlikely to prevent cancer</b>."</blockquote><br />
Reference:<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22MacLean%20CH%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">MacLean CH</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Newberry%20SJ%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Newberry SJ</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Mojica%20WA%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Mojica WA</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Khanna%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Khanna P</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Issa%20AM%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Issa AM</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Suttorp%20MJ%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Suttorp MJ</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Lim%20YW%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Lim YW</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Traina%20SB%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Traina SB</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Hilton%20L%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Hilton L</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Garland%20R%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Garland R</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Morton%20SC%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Morton SC</a>. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cancer risk: a systematic review. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">JAMA.</a> 2006 Jan 25;295(4):403-15.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-83193395426327478952007-12-12T07:38:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:20:29.370-08:00Vitamin intake and breast cancer risk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cakeandcarrots.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/vitamins1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://cakeandcarrots.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/vitamins1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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A new study suggests that vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk of breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women.<br />
<blockquote>"BACKGROUND: High intake of folate, vitamin B(6), and vitamin B(12) have been hypothesized to lower the risk for breast cancer. "<br />
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"CONCLUSIONS: In this population, high intakes of folate and vitamin B(12) were independently associated with decreased breast cancer risk, particularly among postmenopausal women."</blockquote><br />
Reference<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Lajous%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Lajous M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Lazcano-Ponce%20E%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Lazcano-Ponce E</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Hernandez-Avila%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Hernandez-Avila M</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Willett%20W%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Willett W</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Romieu%20I%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Romieu I</a>. Folate, vitamin B(6), and vitamin B(12) intake and the risk of breast cancer among Mexican women. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev.</a> 2006 Mar;15(3):443-8.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-39926524795570455242007-12-12T07:20:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:22:49.020-08:00Supplementation with Coenzyme q10, riboflavin, and niacin in breast cancer patients<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.contractlaboratory.com/www/images/objects/clinical_vial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://www.contractlaboratory.com/www/images/objects/clinical_vial.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Results of a recent study: <br />
<blockquote>"<b>In breast cancer patients, it is not the primary tumour, but its metastases at distant sites that are the main cause of death</b>. Circulating breast cancer tumour markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) are reliable indicators of impending relapse, in which an increasing tumour marker level is associated with a very likelihood of developing recurrence."<br />
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"In the present study, 84 breast cancer patients were randomized to receive a daily supplement of <b>100 mg coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), 10 mg riboflavin and 50 mg niacin </b>(CoRN) one dosage per day along with 10 mg tamoxifen (TAM) twice a day."</blockquote><br />
<blockquote>"Serum cytokine levels were elevated in untreated breast cancer patients (Group II) and significantly reduced after tamoxifen therapy for more than 1 year (Group III). When group III breast cancer patients were supplemented with CoRN for 45 days (Group IV) and 90 days (Group V) along with tamoxifen, a significant reduction in cytokine levels were observed (P < 0.05). <b>Such a decrease in serum cytokine levels after CoRN supplementation in breast cancer patients may suggest good prognosis and efficacy of the treatment, and might even offer protection from metastases and recurrence of cancer.</b>" </blockquote><br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Premkumar%20VG%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Premkumar VG</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Yuvaraj%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Yuvaraj S</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Vijayasarathy%20K%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Vijayasarathy K</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Gangadaran%20SG%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Gangadaran SG</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Sachdanandam%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Sachdanandam P</a>. Effect of coenzyme Q10, riboflavin and niacin on serum CEA and CA 15-3 levels in breast cancer patients undergoing tamoxifen therapy. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Biol Pharm Bull.</a> 2007 Feb;30(2):367-70.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-33939385823881717172007-12-12T07:18:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:24:08.702-08:00Vitamin D supplementation may lower breast cancer risk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/vitamin-d-sources.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="http://foodfreedom.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/vitamin-d-sources.gif" width="400" /></a></div> <br />
Results from a recent study: <br />
<blockquote>"Vitamin D, a prosteroid hormone with anti-proliferative and pro-differentiation activity, is thought to act as a cancer chemopreventive agent. This study evaluated the association between vitamin D intake and breast cancer risk among women in a large prospective cohort study. "<br />
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"<b>Vitamin D intake of >800 IU/day appears to be associated with a small decrease in risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women</b>. Studies evaluating all sources of vitamin D, especially sun exposure, are needed to fully understand the association between vitamin D and breast cancer risk."</blockquote><br />
Reference<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Robien%20K%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Robien K</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Cutler%20GJ%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Cutler GJ</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Lazovich%20D%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Lazovich D</a>. Vitamin D intake and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women: the Iowa Women's Health Study. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Cancer Causes Control.</a> 2007 Sep;18(7):775-82. Epub 2007 Jun 5.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-43209206653767213102007-12-10T11:35:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:28:24.744-08:00Novel dietary supplement improves skin in post-menopausal women<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01361/queasy_woman_1361638c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01361/queasy_woman_1361638c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
New study on supplement to improve skin:<br />
<blockquote>"OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to quantify the effects on skin in post-menopausal women of a novel dietary supplement (Imedeen Prime Renewal) that contained soy extract, fish protein polysaccharides, extracts from white tea, grape seed and tomato, vitamins C and E as well as zinc and chamomile extract."<br />
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"CONCLUSION: In summary, this novel dietary supplement, Imedeen Prime Renewal, provides improved condition, structure and firmness of the skin in post-menopausal women after 6 months."</blockquote><br />
Reference:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Skovgaard%20GR%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Skovgaard GR</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Jensen%20AS%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Jensen AS</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Sigler%20ML%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Sigler ML</a>. Effect of a novel dietary supplement on skin aging in post-menopausal women. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Eur J Clin Nutr.</a> 2006 Oct;60(10):1201-6. Epub 2006 May 3.Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5853129520147738252.post-51068698367479823282007-12-10T11:09:00.000-08:002007-12-18T12:01:35.305-08:00Recent clinical trial on herbal formula containing black cohosh, dong quai, milk thistle... for menopausal symtoms"OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and safety of the herbal formula Phyto-Female Complex (SupHerb, Netanya, Israel; ingredients: standardized extracts of black cohosh, dong quai, milk thistle, red clover, American ginseng, chaste-tree berry) for the relief of menopausal symptoms."<br /><br />"CONCLUSION: Phyto-Female Complex is safe and effective for the relief of hot flushes and sleep disturbances in pre- and postmenopausal women, at least for 3 months' use."<br /><br /><br />Reference:<br /><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Rotem%20C%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Rotem C</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=Search&Term=%22Kaplan%20B%22%5BAuthor%5D&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus">Kaplan B</a>. Phyto-Female Complex for the relief of hot flushes, night sweats and quality of sleep: randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study. <a href="javascript:AL_get(this,">Gynecol Endocrinol.</a> 2007 Feb;23(2):117-22.<br /><br /><span class="technoratitag">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tags/menopause" rel="tag">menopause</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tags/hot+flushes" rel="tag">hot+flushes</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tags/black+cohosh" rel="tag">black+cohosh</a></span>Jarret D. Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797231848737246816noreply@blogger.com0