Improving the diet and taking fish oils, calcium & vitamin D can help relieve PMS. A healthy plant-based diet high in omega-3 fatty acids eg fish oils may help reduce PMS and the intensity of cramps. A high intake of dietary vitamin D and calcium is associated with reduce risk of PMS. Diet and sex-hormone […]
Regular exercise can help alleviate symptoms of PMS. Aerobic exercise may help relieve symptoms of PMS, and improve energy and concentration. Effect of aerobic exercise on premenstrual symptoms, haematological and hormonal parameters in young women. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015 May;35(4):389-92. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2014.960823. Epub 2014 Oct 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25279689 In Need of a Checkup, or Maybe Something […]
Magnesium before bed may help improve sleep and reduce hot flushes. Magnesium may play a role in alleviating hot flushes in women who have suffered breast cancer. A pilot phase II trial of magnesium supplements to reduce menopausal hot flashes in breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer. 2011 Jun;19(6):859-63. doi: 10.1007/s00520-011-1099-7. Epub 2011 Jan 27. […]
Dental anxiety helped with relaxation & music distraction. A trial of 90 patients with dental anxiety compared brief relaxation with music distraction and found both methods helped to reduce anxiety. Brief relaxation was significantly better than music distraction and the researchers concluded “brief relaxation was safe, economically sound and effective as a non-pharmacological approach to […]
Lifestyle – counselling, meditation & yoga can help improve sleep. Cognitive behavior therapy, daily exercise, especially in the mornings, and stress management strategies such as meditation and yoga can improve sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Aug 4;163(3):191-204. doi: 10.7326/M14-2841. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26054060 In Need of a […]
Exercise can help. Low impact exercise such as swimming, cycling, Tai chi and gentle yoga can help osteoarthritis of the joints. Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi Versus Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2016 May 17. doi: 10.7326/M15-2143. [Epub ahead of print]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=tai+chi+pain+ANN+intern+Med+2016 The effect of Tai Chi on four […]
Natural anti-inflammatory supplements such as Curcumin & Fish oils can help. Supplements that may benefit arthritis pain include curcumin and fish oils. Short-term effects of highly-bioavailable curcumin for treating knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled prospective study. J Orthop Sci. 2014 Nov;19(6):933-9. doi: 10.1007/s00776-014-0633-0. Epub 2014 Oct 13.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25308211 A 32-week randomized, placebo-controlled clinical evaluation of RA-11, […]
Reducing stress and improving lifestyle [diet & daily exercise] can help reduce your blood pressure. Weight loss [if needed] and lifestyle changes particularly the Mediterranean diet, daily exercise, sleep management, stress reduction, and avoiding salt can help lower blood pressure. Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure. American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal […]
Prevention is best. Visit your dentist once a year for a regular check-up and clean. Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is a chronic bacterial infection of the gums and teeth. Recent research suggests that PD may have a systemic effect and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, heart attacks, vascular […]
Green tea extract mouth rinses can help treat periodontal disease and prevent dental caries. Green tea extract mouth rinses may play a role in the treatment of periodontal disease and prevention of dental caries as the green tea catechins can inhibit acid production in dental plaque build-up. Hirasawa M, Takada K, Otake S. Inhibition of […]