Researchers have found that certain supplement combinations actually modify how genes and proteins affect the behavior of white blood cells in the retina. They are investigating the reasons why certain supplements are helpful against macular degeneration. The answer may be that compounds in the supplements regulate the white blood cells (macrophage phenotypes).1 Seniors in the … Continue reading “How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression”
There is more evidence supporting the power of the mind-body connection. A new study finds that depression can cause an increase in the pain associated with arthritis of the knee. A study in South Korea of 660 men and women over age 65 suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees were evaluated using X-rays. They were … Continue reading “Depression Increases Arthritis Pain”
Birth Control & Glaucoma Taking birth control pills may be linked to the development of open angle glaucoma (also known as chronic glaucoma). A study published in the journal Eye (18 February, 2011) describes the findings of a study of nearly 80,000 women over 26 years. The study sought to find the connection, if any, between … Continue reading “Birth Control Pills/ Anti-Depressants Elevate Glaucoma Risk”
A study out of the University of Texas to be published in September’s Arthritis Care & Research claims that an acupuncturist’s communication style may influence a patients’ level of pain reduction and satisfaction with a treatment. Patients with radiologically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis visited acupuncturists for three months. One group visited practitioners were trained to communicate … Continue reading “The Importance of Acupuncturists’ Table-side Manner”