Probably the best documentation we have for fasting - type interventions in gut health has to do with something called the elemental, or an elemental
diet as a treatment.
An Anti-inflammatory
diet as treatment for inflammatory bowel disease: a case series report.
And — of course — since we have accepted the theory that high fat diets clog our arteries, most scientists are unwilling to contemplate this type of
diet as a treatment for anything — especially for something that can be handled with medication.
In the German Ketokenic Diet booklet aimed at cancer patients on how to use
diet as a treatment, it is mentioned that it may take some days for the brain to effectively swap from using glucose into using ketone bodies for energy.
All the participants in all of the research studies on the use of
the diet as a treatment for IBS received direct supervision from a dietitian who was well - versed in the diet.
There is very little data actually supporting the use of a ketogenic
diet as a treatment for bipolar, and a well - documented case where a bipolar patient on valporic acid developed full - blown mania with psychosis after starting a ketogenic diet (thanks to @neurocritic for pointing me to this report; read about it below).
Ketogenic
diets as a treatment for cancer are controversial, but some of the best evidence in support of it comes from glioblastomas.
As you've probably discovered, most information about
diet as treatment is anecdotal (and largely scoffed at / ridiculed / ignored) at this point, but hopefully it will be taken as a serious alternative / adjunctive therapy soon.
In 1994 the ketogenic
diet as a treatment for epilepsy was re-discovered.
The ketogenic
diet as a treatment paradigm for diverse neurological disorders.
Not exact matches
Digital diabetes prevention and
treatment platforms such
as Virta and Omada Health connect users with support communities and health coaches — who can remotely monitor things like weight, blood sugar,
diet, and medicine intake.
Research out of Dr. Westman's clinic at Duke University supports a ketogenic
diet as part of
treatment for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and fatty - liver disease, according to Time.
Gluten free and dairy free living, more specifically, a gluten - free, casein - free
diet, has shown to benefit everything from celiac patients (like me) to those affected by learning disorders such
as ADD, ADHD, and is gaining recognition
as an alternative
treatment for autism.
As well as eliminating foods that contain gluten from your diet, a number of other treatments are available for coeliac diseas
As well
as eliminating foods that contain gluten from your diet, a number of other treatments are available for coeliac diseas
as eliminating foods that contain gluten from your
diet, a number of other
treatments are available for coeliac disease.
Or if basic
treatments, such
as adjusting his
diet, aren't helping his condition.
This is why cancer patients using alternative
diet treatments as an adjunct to medicinal care often do * worse * than cancer patients who stick to just medical care.
Treatments through Full Circle Women's Health can include standard western medicine, complementary therapies such
as herbs, and counseling regarding
diet, exercise, and stress reduction.
I also recommended a nutritional consult, and
as a
treatment team, we began incorporating the foods into her
diet — and eliminating others — that would prove to seem to balance her nervous system so that some of the impulsivity diminished.
But my eyesight kept deteriorating, so I started researching alternative remedies and found that a big contingent of naturopaths supported nutritional changes to the
diet, eating healthier,
as a
treatment.
To date, there have only been a few case reports where a whole food
diet, like SCD, has been used
as a potential
treatment for IBD.
«Our research shows that targeting cannabinoid receptors in the periphery with pharmacological inhibitors that do not reach the brain holds promise
as a safe therapeutic approach for the
treatment of overeating and
diet - induced obesity,» said Nicholas V. DiPatrizio, an assistant professor of biomedical sciences in the School of Medicine, who led the research project.
«In young and middle - aged adults, our findings suggest that early detection and
treatment of mild - to - moderate sleep apnea is warranted in order to prevent future cardiometabolic disease,» said lead author and postdoctoral scholar Yun Li, MD. «Given the stronger association of sleep apnea with metabolic abnormalities in this age group, emphasis should be placed on yearly monitoring of indices of metabolic symptoms and lifestyle interventions, such
as weight control, healthy
diet, regular exercise, and stress management.»
Among transgenic mice on the experimental
diets, the mice on the Fortasyn
diet performed equally well
as the wild - type mice, whereas other dietary
treatments showed no improvement.
Our profession is involved in research to investigate
diet - cancer relationships,
as well
as supporting individuals and communities in making lifestyle changes for cancer prevention and
treatment.
The study is important because it links
diet to changes in the gut microbiota
as well
as bile acid profile, opening the possibility that probiotics and bile acid receptor agonists may be useful for the prevention and
treatment of hepatic inflammation and progression into advanced liver diseases such
as cancer.
«Our data show that
diet, gender, and different antibiotic
treatments alter the gut microbiota
as well
as bile acid profile and have different effects on liver inflammation.»
Such behaviors include extreme weight control methods, such
as diet pills, self - induced vomiting, laxatives and diuretics; cosmetic surgery and Botox injections; spa
treatments, such
as hair removal by waxing (which has been associated with rashes and infections) and gel nail polish (done with UV curing and associated with DNA damage to the skin that can result in premature aging and possibly cancer; and tattoos or piercings.
The Commission makes five recommendations regarding neural modification: first, to prioritize existing strategies to maintain or improve neural health, such
as diet, and adequate exercise and sleep; to prioritize the
treatment of neurological disorders; to study neural modifiers and examine their prevalence, benefits and risks; to ensure equitable access so individuals of all socioeconomic levels can access the benefits of these advancements; and fifth, to create guidance on the use of neural modifiers.
As they progress through
treatment, more detailed information on skin care,
diet and nutrition and dealing with potential side effects is reinforced weekly during nursing visits.
The MEND approach is a multi-pronged
treatment strategy that works to address several areas that could impact cognition, such
as diet, vitamin supplementation, physical activity, adequate sleep and more.
One important example is the highly prevalent adoption of elimination
diets as a form of
treatment for autism, which, the data appear to suggest, could further exacerbate the nutritional risks for children with autism.
DR. CORSON:
As you know, there are very limited
treatments for the dry form of AMD, which basically just involves being followed by your ophthalmologist and potentially eating an antioxidant - rich
diet.
Again, ApoC - III ASO
treatment had no effect on plasma TG levels in mice lacking both Lrp1 and Ldlr (Figure 5, A and C),
as observed with animals fed a standard chow
diet (Figure 1) and under postprandial conditions (Figure 3).
Treatments include
diet, exercise, and potentially birth control pills,
as well
as specific
treatment to address infertility or diabetes risk.
«There is no magic pill for obesity, but this swallowable balloon and other intragastric balloons may offer new hope to people who otherwise would not seek
treatment or not have
as good a result with
diet and exercise alone,» said Dr. Rosenthal in a press release.
Most sleep apnea patients carry at least a few extra pounds, and doctors stress
diet and exercise
as part of their
treatment, but getting back to a healthy weight can be difficult.
At its core, FoundHealth.com is most aptly described
as «WebMD meets Yelp» — it addresses prominent health challenges with
treatments ranging from the disciplines of medicine, herbs,
diet, body, mind and spirit.
And,
as much
as vegans wouldn't want to admit it, if the human species returned to a more literal Paleo picture — actually hunting for actual wild animals when necessary (and eating them fresh), making animal foods just a part of the overall
diet, and eating no refined plants (like white flour or white rice, which don't exist in nature), a couple things would happen: (1) we could put an end to the horrific
treatment of animals in the factory farming industry, and (2) the environmental devastation that results from our current food production model would be substantially minimized.
«A full case history should be taken to assess the person's health, and then an individual
treatment plan can be created, which is generally a combination of therapies, such
as acupuncture, herbs,
diet, and exercise recommendations.»
Many studies show that this type of
diet can help you lose weight and improve your health
as well, causing reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels and assisting in the
treatment of diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and Alzhheimer's disease.
Patricia Raymond, MD, a physician in Norfolk, Virginia, and fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, says her patients ask her about the alkaline
diet and alkaline water
as alternative
treatments for reflux, but she doesn't recommend either.
Noting the link between obesity and high blood pressure, the academy pointed out that lifestyle changes — such
as diet and exercise — are the first - line
treatment for high blood pressure.
While plant - based
diets are still beloved and going strong, people are intrigued by the potential neurological benefits of this high - fat, low - sugar
diet that has been used
as an effective
treatment for epilepsy since the 1920s and is now being studied
as a therapy option for conditions like Alzheimer's and autism.
Ashwagandha is safe for most people to add to their
diets, but
as with any new addition to your health regimen, it's always a good idea to consult a doctor or herbalist before beginning any new cycle of
treatment.
Those who had the fewest problems and diseases
as measured by the Cornell Medical Index had the most protein in their
diets.27 Yet almost all the
treatments for chronic disease found in alternative publications these days begin with the recommendation of a vegetarian
diet.
If you have a nagging case of IBS or have been diagnosed with SIBO already, this guide will help you navigate this journey from diagnosis to
treatment to post
treatment prevention
as well
as provide you with the recipes you need to navigate the somewhat restrictive
diet.
Not only have ketogenic
diets been successfully used
as a
treatment for epilepsy for nearly a century, but it also has many potential health benefits even healthy people can use.
While for the past three decades, they have often been used for weight loss, ketogenic
diets first appeared in the 1920s
as a
treatment for epilepsy.
A
diet low in oxalate salts has been suggested
as treatment for women who experience unexplained vulval pain.
A 2015 article in the International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology sums up the findings of multiple studies on ketogenic
diets and cancer with the following: «there is increasing evidence that the ketogenic
diet may also be beneficial
as an adjuvant cancer therapy by potentiating the antitumor effect of chemotherapy and radiation
treatment.»