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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
High Protein Diet Disadvantages
High protein diets are all the rage, but is is all hype? They had gotten a reputation as heart healthy because high protein diets did not seem to raise cholesterol. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that high protein diets resulted in mice that had more plaque build up in their arteries.
The conclusion? Even if blood tests show cholesterol levels are ok, there are other negative effects that seem to show up as a result of a high protein, lo carb diet. More info here: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2009/08/21/0907995106.abstract
If you need help with weight loss, have you considered acupuncture? It an help reduce appetite, and of course lessen stress. Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information, or call us at (650) 588-0888.
The conclusion? Even if blood tests show cholesterol levels are ok, there are other negative effects that seem to show up as a result of a high protein, lo carb diet. More info here: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2009/08/21/0907995106.abstract
If you need help with weight loss, have you considered acupuncture? It an help reduce appetite, and of course lessen stress. Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information, or call us at (650) 588-0888.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Drinking Tea Extends Lifespan
Looking for another reason to trade your daily coffee for tea?
A study in Hong Kong looked at the genes of tea drinkers (average 3 cups a day) vs. non-tea drinker (average 1/4 cup a day) and found that they seem to be biologically younger. Telemere length in tea drinkers were longer than those that were not. Telemeres are tails found on genes that are thought to limit cell division to a set number of times. Longer telemeres seem to correlate with more healthy cell divisions.
Biologically speaking, tea drinkers were thought to have cells with telemeres that looked about 5 years younger than non-tea drinkers. This is theorized to be linked to the strong antioxidant properties of tea.
More info on the studa can be found here: http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Tea-consumers-may-have-younger-biological-age . Do you know what else you can do to live a healthier life? Get periodic acupuncture. A "maintenance" schedule to keep adults healthy and well is about one session a month. Your body will thank you for it! Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information on our gentle and relaxing acupuncture sessions. You'll leave feeling great!
A study in Hong Kong looked at the genes of tea drinkers (average 3 cups a day) vs. non-tea drinker (average 1/4 cup a day) and found that they seem to be biologically younger. Telemere length in tea drinkers were longer than those that were not. Telemeres are tails found on genes that are thought to limit cell division to a set number of times. Longer telemeres seem to correlate with more healthy cell divisions.
Biologically speaking, tea drinkers were thought to have cells with telemeres that looked about 5 years younger than non-tea drinkers. This is theorized to be linked to the strong antioxidant properties of tea.
More info on the studa can be found here: http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Tea-consumers-may-have-younger-biological-age . Do you know what else you can do to live a healthier life? Get periodic acupuncture. A "maintenance" schedule to keep adults healthy and well is about one session a month. Your body will thank you for it! Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more information on our gentle and relaxing acupuncture sessions. You'll leave feeling great!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Mega Dosing is so last Decade
Mega dosing is the idea that large amounts of supplements like Vitamin C or Vitamin E are good for you. This conclusion was drawn after some research done by Linus Pauling in the 1960's, but it seems that the interpretation of the data is incorrect.
More modern studies in Germany at the University of Jana have concluded that there seems to be a detriment to megadosing of Vitamins C & E. While regular doses of these vitamins are ok, large amounts can subvert some of the benefits for exercise by neutralizing reactive oxygen species, which help the metabolism. They discovered that diabetics could have some of the benefits of exercise negated if they were megadosing on Vitamins E & C at the same time.
More info on the study here: http://www.natap.org/2009/newsUpdates/061909_01.htm
If you'd like to feel well, we suggest Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. More info can be found at www.AcuSpaWellness.com
More modern studies in Germany at the University of Jana have concluded that there seems to be a detriment to megadosing of Vitamins C & E. While regular doses of these vitamins are ok, large amounts can subvert some of the benefits for exercise by neutralizing reactive oxygen species, which help the metabolism. They discovered that diabetics could have some of the benefits of exercise negated if they were megadosing on Vitamins E & C at the same time.
More info on the study here: http://www.natap.org/2009/newsUpdates/061909_01.htm
If you'd like to feel well, we suggest Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. More info can be found at www.AcuSpaWellness.com
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Chocolate may benefit Heart Health
A Study in Sweden showed that people who ate chocolate were less likely to suffer from a fatal heart attack. However, it did not show any benefit in relation to non-fatal incidents. There are more than a few problems with the study...
It was done as a survey. This study showed correlation, not causation. People that eat some chocolate could have many other things in common that are good for health. The doctor in charge, Kenneth J. Mukamal, MD, cautions that chocolate is not without it's downsides and should still be consumed in moderation.
More info on the study http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/15/health/15choc.html
If your sweet tooth is getting the better of you, try acupuncture and/or Traditional Chinese Medicine to help bring your body back into balance. Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more info.
It was done as a survey. This study showed correlation, not causation. People that eat some chocolate could have many other things in common that are good for health. The doctor in charge, Kenneth J. Mukamal, MD, cautions that chocolate is not without it's downsides and should still be consumed in moderation.
More info on the study http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/15/health/15choc.html
If your sweet tooth is getting the better of you, try acupuncture and/or Traditional Chinese Medicine to help bring your body back into balance. Visit www.AcuSpaWellness.com for more info.
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