Supplement News Blog Obesity Linked to Asthma in Adults A scientific review covering seven studies and more than 330,000 men and women found a positive link between obesity and asthma incidence. The review was conducted in Colorodo and results were published in the April issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The authors conluded that adults who are overweight or obese have a 50 percent increase in asthma risk compared to a person with a normal or even low BMI.... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on April 4, 2007 04:50 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Aspirin Linked With Lower Asthma Risk Asthma is a respiratory disease caused by chronic inflammation of the airways. Approximately 300 million people globally and 20 million Americans have asthma. Now research reports that low dose aspirin every other day may reduce the risk of adult-onset asthma. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, investigated whether low dose aspirin is associated with a decreased risk of newly diagnosed asthma. Researchers at Brigham and... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on February 13, 2007 02:57 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Cough Relief Approximately 30 million visits to doctors' offices each year in the U.S. are for coughs. Coughs commonly develop due to the common cold or a respiratory infection. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines are frequently recommended for cold-related coughs. However, recent research reports that there is no scientific evidence that OTC suppressants like dextromethorphan or expectorants like guaifenesin effectively relieve cold-related coughs. The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommends that children under the age of 15... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on January 27, 2007 03:25 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Children's Dietary Habits Affect Respiratory Health What children eat may help protect them poor respiratory health according to a study from the Netherlands. The results of a large trial on allergies and asthma in children was published this month in the journal Thorax. It found that diets with high amounts of fish and whole grains are protective against wheezing and asthma. The study gathered dietary information from parental questionaires on nearly 600 children age 8 to 13 years. Medical tests specific... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on December 13, 2006 11:40 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Review Stresses Avoidance of Antibiotics for Bronchitis A recent review published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that antibiotics should not be used as a first line of treatment for acute bronchitis. The reviewers were two physicians from the University of Virginia Commonwealth. They reviewed all past studies that measured the efficacy of antibiotics on prognosis and outcome in acute bronchitis cases. On average 75 percent of adults diagnosed with acute bronchitis are given a prescription for antibiotics even though... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on December 12, 2006 04:00 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) End The Medical Term - Asthma? Approximately 300 million people globally have asthma, and this is expected to increase to 400 million by 2025. Worldwide, asthma claims one in 250 lives. Asthma is a respiratory disease caused by inflammation of the airways. However, the condition is made up of a group of syndromes with different origins and characteristics. Now an editorial states that the medical term 'asthma' should be eliminated because it is inaccurate and misunderstood. The editorial, published in The... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on October 31, 2006 03:15 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Having a Household Pet Reduces Risk For Allergies There has been a long running debate about childhood allergies and asthma risk and having a pet in the home. On one side is the arguement that having pets in the home increases the risk for allergies because of high exposure to dander, etc. The other side of the arguement poses that having pets when young tames the immune system from reacting to dander and those individuals have less allergies and asthma as adults. It... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on October 30, 2006 01:32 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Cigarette Smoke Makes Allergies Worse Many allergic people have found that their allergies are worsened by smoking and secondhand smoke. However, up until now, research had not been conducted to provide evidence of this effect. Now for the first time, a study reports that secondhand cigarette smoke does make allergy symptoms worse. The study, presented by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), investigated the effect of secondhand smoke on allergens and immune system response. Researchers at the... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on September 21, 2006 02:18 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) 9 Million Smoking, Obese Americans Smoking and obesity are the nation's top public-health concerns. Smoking and obesity are major preventable causes of premature death and disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. The CDC also estimates that about 325,000 deaths in the U.S. per year are linked to obesity. Now research reports that about nine million Americans are both obese and smoking, with disproportionately higher rates... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on September 6, 2006 02:46 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Do You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma? Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) not only affects about 90 percent of diagnosed asthmatics, but is also found in about 10 percent of nonasthmatics, including healthy athletes. The symptoms of EIA can include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing after beginning exercise. However, being diagnosed with EIA does not have to end an active lifestyle or participating in sports. Understanding EIA and preparation can help you safely continue your exercise regimen. Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), a... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on August 9, 2006 01:55 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Damage From Cigarettes May Be Two-fold Everybody knows that cigarettes contain numerous carcinogens. Carcinogens are dangerous substances know to induce cancer in humans and animals based on informtion from clinical and lab studies. Now new research finds that cigarette smoking is dangerous in another way. The nicotine contained in tobacco, which is not carcinogenic, may actually bind to cancer cells and promote growth. Results from a study at the University of Florida in Tampa were published in the Journal of Clinical... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on August 3, 2006 05:41 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Study Documents Feelings About Nasal Irrigation Nasal irrigation is a ancient practice by Ayurvedic and Yogic cultures that involves the passage of saline through the nasal cavity to release mucous and clean out unwanted bacteria, viruses, and allergens. In recent years research documenting the efficacy of nasal irrigation as a treatment for chronic rhinnitis and sinusitis has supported it as a treatment recommendation, but many fears and issues exist around its use. A new study was published in the Annals of... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on July 31, 2006 05:08 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Asthma Linked to Indoor Swimming Pools Asthma is one of the fasting growing conditions in childhood. The risk for development of the condition is increased by exposure to dust mites, family history, and exposure to second hand cigarette smoke. The World Health Organization estimates that somewhere between 100 and 150 million people have asthma worldwide, and many die each year from this condition. Asthma is a progressive disorder of the respiratory system that results in a decreased ability to inhale air,... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on July 28, 2006 02:49 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Promising Cancer Fighting Ability of Milk Thistle Milk thistle is a botanical supplement well recognized for its liver healing properties. In herbal circles it is known as the "trophorestorative" for the liver, the number one herb to choose when addressing ailments that affect this particular organ. Milk thistle continues to be used as a primary alternative treatment for conditions such as Hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, alcholic liver disease, mononucleosis, HIV, and many more. The most active and recognized compounds in... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on July 13, 2006 11:25 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Salt Therapy for Asthma Sufferers? Researchers in Finland wanted to study the benefit of salt inhalation therapy for persons with chronic asthma based on historical use and new research. Results were published in the journal Allergy in May 2006. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on June 26, 2006 12:56 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Heavy Wrinkles May Give Clues to Lung Disease Smoking cigarettes can increase one susceptibility to a variety of conditions. Those conditions most associated with smoking include lung cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and liver disease. Each of the former conditions can be deadly and often signs of the disease do not develop until the condition has progressed to a more severe stage. COPD can be a deadly condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that by 2020 it will be the... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on June 20, 2006 04:08 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Breathing Technique Reduces Asthma Medication Use For individuals with severe asthma symtpoms, having an inhaler or two in close proximity can be a matter of life and death. However, the use of common asthma medications such asAlbuterol (an inhaled beta-2 agonist) and inhaled corticosteroids (such as Prednisone) can have annoying side effects when used daily for long periods of time. Alternative medicine has several treatments that effectively reduce the need for inhalers on a daily basis. A new study published in... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on June 19, 2006 12:49 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Controlling Sleep Apnea In sleep apnea, the airways in the nose, mouth or throat become narrowed or blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop for 10 seconds or longer. Patients may have 5 to 50 apnea episodes an hour. Symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and high blood pressure. Statistics reveal that one in four men and one in ten women have sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can occur when the throat muscles... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on June 18, 2006 02:19 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) OTC Cough Meds Ineffective The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is now advising people not to take over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines for cold-related coughs. Recent research reports there is no scientific evidence that suppressants like dextromethorphan or expectorants like guaifenesin effectively relieve cold-related coughs. According to the ACCP, nearly 30 million visits to doctors' offices each year in the U.S. are for coughs. This advice is part of new comprehensive guidelines on diagnosing and treating coughs that were... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on June 12, 2006 10:42 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Cruciferous Vegetables and Lung Cancer Risks New research reports that individuals who have inactive GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes have greater protection against lung cancer from cruciferous vegetables than do individuals with active genes. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on May 6, 2006 06:09 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Tomato Juice May Lessen Risks of Emphysema Researchers have disocovered that giving tomato juice to animal models following exposure to cigarette smoke completely prevented development of emphysema when compared to a control group. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on May 4, 2006 03:37 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Antibiotic Use and Its Relationship to Asthma The journal Chest published the results of a clinical review this March that found a relationship between asthma diagnosis and early antibiotic usage in children. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on April 10, 2006 06:16 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Alcohol May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(3):657-667) now shows that, indeed, alcohol can slightly increase the risk of lung cancer. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on April 5, 2006 09:15 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Reduced Pneumonia Risk with EFAs and Fish A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(3):668-674) shows that higher intakes of certain essential fatty acids and fish may reduce the incidence of infectious pneumonia. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on April 4, 2006 10:17 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Phytoestrogens Reduce Lung Cancer Risk For many years, figures from Asia has suggested dietary intake of phytoestrogens reduces the risk of developing certain cancers, and now a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005;294:1493-1504) concurs. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 20, 2006 06:19 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) When Should You Take Dietary Supplements? Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 16, 2006 11:39 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Phytoestrogens and Lung Cancer Lung cancer is one of the top three malignancies in women, often regardless of smoking history. A recent study published in the October (2005) issue of Journal of American Medical Association examined a possible protective relationship that phytoestrogens may play in the development of lung cancer. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 13, 2006 10:57 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Retinoic Acid's Effect on Former Smokers Recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology investigated if 9-cis-retinoic acid has any effect on the IGF axis and if this could in fact be the mechanism of its chemopreventative effects against lung cancer. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 1, 2006 10:25 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Zinc: Beneficial for Respiratory Infection in Children? Numerous research studies have shown that zinc can improve immune function. Now another clinical trial in children shows that zinc may be useful in treating severe lower respiratory infection. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 23, 2006 03:02 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Fish Oil Beneficial for Asthma A review article published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004;10(6):1067-1075) concludes that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, especially pharmaceutical grade fish oil, may be a viable treatment modality and/or adjunct therapy in treating the airway hyperresponsiveness found in asthmatics. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 21, 2006 01:05 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Antioxidants Help Cystic Fibrosis Patients The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 80, no. 2), investigated the changes in antioxidant concentrations and oxidative stress in relation to age and progression of cystic fibrosis. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 16, 2006 07:19 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Vitamin E and the Common Cold Vitamin E has been shown to improve immunity in older adults. Now research reports that supplementation with vitamin E protects against upper respiratory infections, particularly the common cold, in elderly people. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 14, 2006 11:59 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Vitamins E and Respiratory Tract Infections A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2004;292(7):828-836) shows that Vitamin E supplementation also has a protective effect against upper respiratory tract infections in the elderly, especially the common cold. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 14, 2006 11:45 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Lycopene and Exercise-Induced Asthma in Children A study was recently conducted in Israel at the Wingate Institute and measured the effects of lycopene, a potent antioxidant, on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in adolescents. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 6, 2006 05:30 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Essential Fatty Acid Intake Reduces Risk of Community Acquired Pneumonia A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition conducted by Harvard Medical School examined the relationship between essential fatty acid intake and incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in men. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on January 23, 2006 09:07 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

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