Posts by Diane Silverman
Supplementation During Cancer Treatment
December 19, 2014 One of the most frequent questions we receive, as well as one of the most difficult to answer is “What supplements should I take during my treatment for cancer?” After watching these 2 Livestreams, Joe really gives you information to help guide you in your individual search on this subject. If you…
Read MoreHoney As Antibiotic
December 17, 2014 Today, interest in honey as an alternative to antibiotics is peaking in both developing countries – where fresh honey is easily available, as well as Western countries – where antibiotic resistance is seriously increasing. While the effect on human bacteria has only been tested in a lab environment thus far, the…
Read MoreMuscle Loss and Aging
December 15, 2014 Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults suffer from sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength? Researchers found increasing resistance exercise along with proper nutritional supplementation are needed to maintain muscle health as they age. Click the link below to read the entire article: 1 in 3 Older…
Read MoreA Guide to Our Radio Show and Livestreams
December 12, 2014 Listen & View ALL of Our Broadcasts! By now we hope you have taken a minute to view our new website. We are very excited with the changes that have been made. One of our main goals when we began to discuss this new website was our desire to be a source…
Read MorePre-eclampsia During Pregnancy and Autism Risk
December 11, 2014 Pre-eclampsia is a condition the occurs during pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure and spilling protein in the urine. In this new study, researchers have found that children with autism spectrum disorder were more than twice as likely to be born to mothers with preeclampsia during pregnancy. The more severe…
Read MoreVitamin D as a Vital Vitamin
December 10, 2014 Joe has always discussed the importance of Vitamin D intake as well as having blood levels done as well. A recent study has shown that increased serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with a decrease by 4% in cardiovascular disease, 11% in respiratory disease and 11% in fractures. “Lowest mortality rates were observed…
Read MoreYogurt and Dietary Toxins
December 8, 2014 As Joe has discussed so many times, environmental toxin exposure can occur from the food we eat. A recent study was done that showed Probiotics and foods containing Probiotics can help counter exposure to toxic metals. This article discussed specifically participants consuming a yogurt rich in Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Here is the link…
Read MoreMeasles-specific Neutralizing Antibodies
December 5, 2014 In Mozambique, as in many sub-Saharan countries, measles remains a public health problem. They conducted cross-sectional surveys in which they assessed measles-specific antibodies in serum (blood) and breast milk. A total of 151 persons, one month to 23 years of age were surveyed. 53% had levels equal to or above the protective…
Read MoreMeasles and DTP Vaccines Can Increase Morbidity and Growth?
December 4, 2014 The results of this study revealed that, as expected, adverse events were more common in the measles-DTP-oral polio vaccine group. This is the first randomized trial of the non-specific effects of DTP and supports that these effects may be sex-differential and of clinical and weight/height measurement importance. Combined vaccination with DTP plus…
Read MoreCan Previously Vaccinated Adults Get Complicated Mumps?
December 3, 2014 This study, retrospectively studied 7 cases of complicated mumps during one year at a hospital in France. There were 5 cases of meningitis, one orchitis and one of unilateral hearing impairment. Four of these young adults were previously vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR. Unusual viral strains with increased neurovirulence, insufficient population…
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