Researchers believe that diadzein, a compound found in soy, may be responsible for helping people to live longer. It seems to activate the proteins that are activated by restricted calories diets, which extends lifespan.
More information can be found here: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122538719/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
Acupuncture and Chinere herbal medicine can also be used to promote a long, healthy life. Once a month treatment is a great way to "tune-up" your body and ensure that your health is in your hands. Visit us at www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information. Or call and schedule a consultation today at (650) 588-0888.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flashes, Alternative for Hormone Replacement
Menopausal and peri-menopausal women suffer from a variety of symptoms and to varying degrees. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is often mentioned as a way to manage the discomfort that can be associated with menopause. A randomized study done in China showed that women experienced relief with acupuncture care. Authors conclude that acupuncture is a good treatment option when women in menopause are not interested in hormone replacement therapy. Since hormone replacement therapy has it's risks, perhaps more women should consider gentle acupuncture as a treatment.
Full article is found here: http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/nep001
If you are seeking help for menopausal/peri-menopausal symptoms, visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com and experience our gentle acupuncture and convenient Chinese herbal medicine. We see many cases of menopausal symptom management, and have many happy patients to prove it!
Full article is found here: http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/nep001
If you are seeking help for menopausal/peri-menopausal symptoms, visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com and experience our gentle acupuncture and convenient Chinese herbal medicine. We see many cases of menopausal symptom management, and have many happy patients to prove it!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
How Do Low Calorie Diets Extend Lifespan?
Diadzein, a soy isoflavone, is being touted as a possible life extender. Researchers believe it activates the same proteins in the body that a restricted calorie diet does. We may be one step closer to finding out why it is that a restricted calorie diet seems to extend lifespan so much in rats...
It's hard to know if this applies to people as well, but it seems to. Restrictive calorie diets do seem to lead to longer lifespans. For more info on that, visithttp://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Could-soy-isoflavones-extend-life
Can we get this life-extending benefit without calorie restriction? I personally would not invest in diadzein supplements yet. Isoflavones can act like estrogen in the body, throwing off a normal healthy hormonal balance.
This is another example of why it's a good idea to talk to a professional about nutritional supplements. Dorothy Pang, licensed acupuncturist, is one such example. Visit us at www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information.
It's hard to know if this applies to people as well, but it seems to. Restrictive calorie diets do seem to lead to longer lifespans. For more info on that, visithttp://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Could-soy-isoflavones-extend-life
Can we get this life-extending benefit without calorie restriction? I personally would not invest in diadzein supplements yet. Isoflavones can act like estrogen in the body, throwing off a normal healthy hormonal balance.
This is another example of why it's a good idea to talk to a professional about nutritional supplements. Dorothy Pang, licensed acupuncturist, is one such example. Visit us at www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information.
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