Triggers for headaches and migraines include stress the day before onset, dehydration, poor posture, lack of exercise, chemicals and poor sleep. Food &/or alcohol especially red wine and beer, chocolate, caffeine, dairy products e.g. aged cheese, food preservatives with nitrates and nitrites, MSG and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame may also trigger migraines and headaches […]
A large body of research demonstrates alcohol consumption of greater than 2 standard drinks per day can increase the risk of cancer such as breast, prostate, bowel, stomach, oesophageal, liver and mouth cancer. So the message is avoid drinking daily alcohol and if you do, no more than 2 standard drinks per day. A standard […]
A small preliminary trial suggests turmeric may help treat and prevent gingivitis, a common condition also known as inflammation of the gums. Turmeric is often used for its anti-inflammatory action such as arthritis so this is exciting news that it may also help with diseases of the mouth. More research is needed. Stoyell KA, et […]
Drinking green tea can help prevent periodontal infections. Periodontal infection is caused by bacteria and infections of the gums and around the bones of the teeth. It leads to gum swelling and bleeding. Periodontal disease can also cause a number of generalised health problems of the body such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. See […]
Lithium is a natural mineral but is toxic to the body when consumed in high doses. This study found very small micro-levels of lithium added to drinking water may reduce the risk of developing dementia later in life, although more studies are need. Lars Vedel Kessing, MD, DMSc; Thomas Alexander Gerds, MSc, PhD; Nikoline Nygård Knudsen, MSc; et al. Association of […]
Studies have identified high alcohol consumption to be a significant risk of poor cognitive performance, mental function, memory and brain damage. This study found even moderate drinking of 14-21 units [5 large glasses of wine or 4 pints of beer] per week in men or women over a 30 year period could cause brain damage […]
Drinking 2-4 cups daily of either decaffeinated or caffeinated coffee after a heart attack may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or ischaemic heart disease according to this study: Laura H van Dongen, Famke JM Mölenberg, Sabita S Soedamah-Muthu, Daan Kromhout, and Johanna M Geleijnse. Coffee consumption after myocardial infarction and risk of cardiovascular mortality: […]
A number of studies have found IBS may be due to carbohydrate maldigestion and intolerance. It can cause abdominal cramps and bloating. A low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (FODMAP) diet such as avoiding wheat, high lactose dairy, garlic, onions and certain fruit, may reduce abdominal symptoms and improve quality of life compared with […]
This study found high particulate matter from pollution may activate the nervous-hormone system in the body [hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal glands] to produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. Indoor air purification was found to reduce stress hormones in this study. Another reason to visit the country more often for some fresh air. Huichu Li, Jing Cai, Renjie […]
Parabins is found in a number of cosmetic products. This study found men with high urine levels of parabens had an increased risk of abnormal sperm morphology, DNA stainability, reduced sperm motility and testosterone level. The rule of thumb, is avoid chemical exposure to the body. More studies are needed as this is the first […]