Botanicals for Health discusses several plants and their potential health benefits. Cinnamon may increase insulin sensitivity and reduce risk of chronic diseases. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce chronic diseases. Lemongrass has been used to treat colds and other illnesses. Olive contains antioxidants that protect against heart disease beyond its healthy oil. The document examines several other plants and their active compounds that may provide health benefits.
This document reviews the medicinal mushroom Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum). It has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2000 years to promote longevity and strengthen the immune system. The main active compounds are polysaccharides and triterpenes. Reishi is reported to have benefits for the immune system, liver, nerves, and as an anti-cancer agent. It is a rare mushroom that mainly grows on dead hardwood trees. The most potent varieties are red and black Reishi, with red having the highest polysaccharide content.
This document discusses ethnopharmacology and covers several topics:
- Ethnopharmacology is the study of traditional medicinal plant use by communities and indigenous people. Many modern medicines originated from traditional uses.
- Herbal medicine is one type of complementary and alternative medicine using plants as therapeutic substances.
- The document provides examples of traditional medicinal plant uses by various cultures and regions including Egypt, Tibet, Australia, Bolivia, Spain and discusses some commonly used species.
- Many foods also have traditional medicinal uses for conditions like digestive issues, parasites, and wounds. Beverages made from plants are also used medicinally.
Ethno medicinal claims existing among mising tribes of assam ijsit 2.4.4IJSIT Editor
This document summarizes a study of the ethno-medicinal practices of the Mising tribes in Assam, India. It finds that the Mising have extensive traditional knowledge of medicinal plants, which they use to treat various diseases and ailments. 24 plant species were documented as being used to treat 10 common diseases. Herbal treatments are more common in remote riverine villages far from modern healthcare. Treatments typically involve using plant parts like leaves, roots, or bark in poultices, decoctions, or other preparations. Plants are used to treat issues like insect bites, fevers, worms, dysentery, injuries, urinary problems, and more. The study concludes the Mising have a pluralistic medical
This document summarizes Isabel Black's Herbology-301 review assignment. The assignment covered 8 lessons on various topics related to Herbology used in healing, including healing herbology safety, Chinese and Aboriginal herbologist traditions, healing teas and herbs like sage and turmeric, the Victorian flower language, puffapods harvesting, and working with plants in healing. Each lesson provided details on the topic and examples of relevant plants and techniques. The assignment demonstrated Isabel's understanding of using Herbology for medicinal and healing purposes.
Coriander has been used in traditional Iranian medicine to treat anxiety and insomnia. It is an annual plant native to the Middle East and southern Europe. Coriander seeds contain volatile oils that are carminative and help digestion. Studies have shown coriander can soothe stomach issues in adults and colicky babies. Coriander is also believed to have anti-seizure and anxiolytic properties and can help lower blood lipids and glucose levels. The seeds, leaves, and essential oils from coriander have various traditional medical uses.
This document provides information about hepatic disorders including cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fulminant hepatic failure. It discusses the liver's functions and locations. Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Signs and symptoms can include jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G viruses are the main causes of viral hepatitis. Transmission occurs through fecal-oral, blood, or sexual contact. Treatment focuses on supportive care and management of complications while prevention emphasizes vaccination, hygiene, and avoiding risk factors.
This document reviews the medicinal mushroom Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum). It has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2000 years to promote longevity and strengthen the immune system. The main active compounds are polysaccharides and triterpenes. Reishi is reported to have benefits for the immune system, liver, nerves, and as an anti-cancer agent. It is a rare mushroom that mainly grows on dead hardwood trees. The most potent varieties are red and black Reishi, with red having the highest polysaccharide content.
This document discusses ethnopharmacology and covers several topics:
- Ethnopharmacology is the study of traditional medicinal plant use by communities and indigenous people. Many modern medicines originated from traditional uses.
- Herbal medicine is one type of complementary and alternative medicine using plants as therapeutic substances.
- The document provides examples of traditional medicinal plant uses by various cultures and regions including Egypt, Tibet, Australia, Bolivia, Spain and discusses some commonly used species.
- Many foods also have traditional medicinal uses for conditions like digestive issues, parasites, and wounds. Beverages made from plants are also used medicinally.
Ethno medicinal claims existing among mising tribes of assam ijsit 2.4.4IJSIT Editor
This document summarizes a study of the ethno-medicinal practices of the Mising tribes in Assam, India. It finds that the Mising have extensive traditional knowledge of medicinal plants, which they use to treat various diseases and ailments. 24 plant species were documented as being used to treat 10 common diseases. Herbal treatments are more common in remote riverine villages far from modern healthcare. Treatments typically involve using plant parts like leaves, roots, or bark in poultices, decoctions, or other preparations. Plants are used to treat issues like insect bites, fevers, worms, dysentery, injuries, urinary problems, and more. The study concludes the Mising have a pluralistic medical
This document summarizes Isabel Black's Herbology-301 review assignment. The assignment covered 8 lessons on various topics related to Herbology used in healing, including healing herbology safety, Chinese and Aboriginal herbologist traditions, healing teas and herbs like sage and turmeric, the Victorian flower language, puffapods harvesting, and working with plants in healing. Each lesson provided details on the topic and examples of relevant plants and techniques. The assignment demonstrated Isabel's understanding of using Herbology for medicinal and healing purposes.
Coriander has been used in traditional Iranian medicine to treat anxiety and insomnia. It is an annual plant native to the Middle East and southern Europe. Coriander seeds contain volatile oils that are carminative and help digestion. Studies have shown coriander can soothe stomach issues in adults and colicky babies. Coriander is also believed to have anti-seizure and anxiolytic properties and can help lower blood lipids and glucose levels. The seeds, leaves, and essential oils from coriander have various traditional medical uses.
This document provides information about hepatic disorders including cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fulminant hepatic failure. It discusses the liver's functions and locations. Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Signs and symptoms can include jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G viruses are the main causes of viral hepatitis. Transmission occurs through fecal-oral, blood, or sexual contact. Treatment focuses on supportive care and management of complications while prevention emphasizes vaccination, hygiene, and avoiding risk factors.
This document lists various phytochemicals found in foods and their potential health benefits. It discusses phytochemicals like allicin in garlic and onions that may lower cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease, as well as capsaicin in hot peppers that may reduce blood clotting. Additionally, it mentions carotenoids in foods like carrots and kale that may have anti-cancer benefits, and flavinoids in berries that may help improve memory. Overall, the document outlines different phytochemicals and their presence in foods, linking several to potential anti-cancer and heart-health promoting effects.
The human genome project, which has been under way for several years now, represents an attempt to build a complete genetic profile of the human race. Already researchers claim to have identified the gene responsible for a number of abnormalities, from cystic fibrosis to, most recently, aggression. Should this be regarded as an exciting enterprise that deserves the support of therapists of all persuasions? Or is it an extreme expression of hubris, a hazardous undertaking with unforeseeable and possibly disastrous consequences for human health and liberty. The result of this misperception is that, inevitably, genetic mapping will lead to genetic manipulation – indeed that is the avowed aim of geneticists. Whatever the good intentions of researchers, the medical -industrial establishment a tacit alliance of doctors, drug companies ,insurance, and other interested parties, influenced to varying degrees by consideration of money or power –will ensure that the pressures on ‘genetic defectives’ to undergo therapy will be irresistible. This will give rise to a society where the individual will relinquish all control over his or her own health, and where virtually everyone, from gestation onward, will become a “patient” under the control of the medical- industrial complex.
What does all this have to do with Phytotherapy(Herbal Medicine)? The natural therapies-among which the phytotherapy, in global terms, is paramount-in general reflect the philosophical view that nature in totality , is the expression of a universal harmony and equilibrium , the rupture of which gives rise to numerous ill effects, among them environmental devastation in the biosphere and ill-health in the individual.
Phytotherapy, by contrast, aims not to cure disease by a technological fix, but to bring about a restoration of homoeostasis through remedies that assist , but stop short of violence to, the organism’s intrinsic healing powers.
The eminent French doctor J.C Lapaz maintains that 90% of both common and serious illnesses could be treated with phytotherapy.It is therefore the lecturer believe that widening the scope of natural medicine in this way presents as worthy as a challenge to science as the human genome project, and one whose success would be crowned with immeasurably greater benefits to humanity and prevention of diseases.
The document discusses herbal medicine and its objectives of aiming to treat disease through natural means rather than technological fixes. It then provides a short biography of the author before discussing various medicinal herbs, their constituents, traditional uses, and investigational uses including potential antiviral effects. Key herbs discussed include Echinacea, garlic, St. John's wort, and others. The document advocates for more research on herbal medicines and emphasizes their widespread use globally.
Medicinal plants have been used throughout human history to produce chemical compounds that perform important biological functions and provide defense. These compounds can have similar effects to conventional drugs and potential side effects. Ethnobotany studies traditional plant uses and has led to many modern medicines. Plants have been a long-used source of pharmaceuticals like aspirin, digitalis, quinine, and opium.
Phytochemical and Antioxidant Screening of major HerbsAli Raza Hameed
This document discusses the phytochemical screening and antioxidant properties of various herbs. It provides background on herbs and their use in traditional medicines. It then examines several major herbs - mint, garlic, milk thistle, aloe, ginseng, ginger - analyzing their phytochemicals like flavonoids, phenols, and antioxidants. The document investigates the antioxidant activities of these herbs' extracts and their ability to reduce oxidative stress and free radicals.
Therapeutics values of plant derived compoundsSenthil Natesan
Natural products, including plants, animals and minerals have been the basis of treatment of human diseases. History of medicine dates back practically to the existence of human civilization. The current accepted modern medicine or allopathy has gradually developed over the years by scientific and observational efforts of scientists. However, the basis of its development remains rooted in traditional medicine and therapies. The history of medicine includes many ludicrous therapies. Nevertheless, ancient wisdom has been the basis of modern medicine and will remain as one important source of future medicine and therapeutics. The future of natural products drug discovery will be more holistic, personalized and involve wise use of ancient and modern therapeutic skills in a complementary manner so that maximum benefits can be accrued to the patients and the community
Home herbals are the preventive as well as curative agents.TUPESDREAMER
Immunity Booster Foods & Herbal Remedies against COVID-19 and its Vaccines Development-2020 discusses several Indian herbs and foods that can boost immunity. It describes the immune system and how herbs like turmeric, ginger, amla, tulsi, cumin, and coriander can support immunity through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also recommends a DIP diet involving fruits, vegetables, and limiting refined foods to potentially cure diseases within months. Home remedies using these herbs may help prevent illness and support health.
Herbal medicines have been used for thousands of years across many cultures and continents. Plants contain phytochemicals that can have medicinal properties like antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Herbal medicines are prepared in various forms including teas, tinctures, oils, and supplements. While many herbal medicines are safe, some can have toxic effects if taken in large quantities or long term. Proper research is needed to understand the benefits and risks of different herbal remedies.
PHARMACOGNOSY CHAPTER NO 5 CARMINATIVES AND G.pdfSumit Tiwari
Carminatives are herbs that relieve stomach and intestinal pain and expel gas from the gastrointestinal tract. Examples mentioned include fennel, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, asafoetida, and clove. The document then summarizes the biological sources, chemical constituents, and therapeutic properties of 9 specific herbs - coriander, fennel, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, asafoetida, nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Each herb is indigenous to a particular region and contains volatile oils, resins, or other compounds that provide digestive benefits such as reducing gas, soothing the stomach, and stimulating digestion.
Tarragon is an herb in the sunflower family that has been used medicinally and in cooking. Research shows that tarragon and its components may help manage metabolic syndrome and diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake. Studies in animals and cells suggest tarragon reduces blood glucose levels and prevents or delays diabetic neuropathy. Traditionally, tarragon has been used to treat various ailments and as a flavoring in foods and medicines.
This document discusses phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plants that provide health benefits to humans. It defines phytochemicals and describes some of their main functions, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The document then examines several types of phytochemicals in depth, including carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and curcuminoids, and discusses their sources and health benefits.
Since we can remember, man has looked to nature to cure poor health. Within the last decade notably, herbs have made their way into thought culture with the recognition of plant medicines resembling ayahuasca, ibogaine, and cannabis in the headlines for their powerful abilities to heal the most prominent diseases. However, these plant remedies can be forbidden to use for healing in many countries.
The good news is that common weeds in our yards yield superb healing skills and guess what — they’re legal! Here are 12 weeds that possess fascinating medicinal properties.
Turmeric consists of the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa and contains curcumin, which is responsible for turmeric's bright yellow color and pharmacological effects. Curcumin has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, and anti-viral effects. It may help treat digestion issues, circulation problems, cough, menstrual problems, and skin disorders. Turmeric is also used for diabetes, arthritis, anemia, wounds, and more when applied locally or taken internally.
The document discusses the health benefits of blueberries. It states that blueberries contain phytochemicals called anthocyanins that act as antioxidants and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of blueberries may improve brain, vision and heart health, and reduce the risk of conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The document concludes that blueberries are a superfood due to the various health benefits provided by their phytochemical content.
Herbs, Plant Extracts, Enzymes and Essential Oils: Potential Malaysian and In...Murray Hunter
This document discusses the potential markets for Malaysian agricultural products such as herbs, plant extracts, enzymes, and essential oils internationally and locally. It outlines various uses of these products in traditional medicine, supplements, cosmetics, agriculture, and other industries. The global market for these products is valued at over USD $1.5 billion annually and is growing. Malaysia is well-positioned to produce and export more of these goods but currently only supplies a small portion of the global demand.
The document provides information about peppermint and its uses. Peppermint oil is extracted from peppermint leaves and is popular for flavoring candy, medicines, mouthwashes and toothpaste due to its taste. It also has soothing properties and can be used to relieve conditions like indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, colds, flu, and muscle pains. Compounds in peppermint have a variety of uses including as flavorings, to treat colds, bronchitis, nausea, and as an antacid or anti-nausea agent.
Vitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and plays an important role in bone health and cellular functions throughout the body. It is hydroxylated in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D and then in the kidneys to its active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Deficiency is linked to increased risk of various chronic diseases. Vitamin D receptors exist in most cells and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D has wide-ranging effects, including roles in immune function, cell growth regulation, and reduction of inflammation. Adequate vitamin D levels may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis.
This document discusses gluten free eating and its benefits. It states that individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity cannot eat foods containing gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. It provides lists of hidden sources of gluten and acceptable gluten-free grains and starches. The document recommends eating gluten-free only if medically necessary, as it can be expensive and risk nutrient deficiencies. Whole grains are promoted as heart-healthy due to fiber, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce risks for chronic diseases.
This document lists various phytochemicals found in foods and their potential health benefits. It discusses phytochemicals like allicin in garlic and onions that may lower cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease, as well as capsaicin in hot peppers that may reduce blood clotting. Additionally, it mentions carotenoids in foods like carrots and kale that may have anti-cancer benefits, and flavinoids in berries that may help improve memory. Overall, the document outlines different phytochemicals and their presence in foods, linking several to potential anti-cancer and heart-health promoting effects.
The human genome project, which has been under way for several years now, represents an attempt to build a complete genetic profile of the human race. Already researchers claim to have identified the gene responsible for a number of abnormalities, from cystic fibrosis to, most recently, aggression. Should this be regarded as an exciting enterprise that deserves the support of therapists of all persuasions? Or is it an extreme expression of hubris, a hazardous undertaking with unforeseeable and possibly disastrous consequences for human health and liberty. The result of this misperception is that, inevitably, genetic mapping will lead to genetic manipulation – indeed that is the avowed aim of geneticists. Whatever the good intentions of researchers, the medical -industrial establishment a tacit alliance of doctors, drug companies ,insurance, and other interested parties, influenced to varying degrees by consideration of money or power –will ensure that the pressures on ‘genetic defectives’ to undergo therapy will be irresistible. This will give rise to a society where the individual will relinquish all control over his or her own health, and where virtually everyone, from gestation onward, will become a “patient” under the control of the medical- industrial complex.
What does all this have to do with Phytotherapy(Herbal Medicine)? The natural therapies-among which the phytotherapy, in global terms, is paramount-in general reflect the philosophical view that nature in totality , is the expression of a universal harmony and equilibrium , the rupture of which gives rise to numerous ill effects, among them environmental devastation in the biosphere and ill-health in the individual.
Phytotherapy, by contrast, aims not to cure disease by a technological fix, but to bring about a restoration of homoeostasis through remedies that assist , but stop short of violence to, the organism’s intrinsic healing powers.
The eminent French doctor J.C Lapaz maintains that 90% of both common and serious illnesses could be treated with phytotherapy.It is therefore the lecturer believe that widening the scope of natural medicine in this way presents as worthy as a challenge to science as the human genome project, and one whose success would be crowned with immeasurably greater benefits to humanity and prevention of diseases.
The document discusses herbal medicine and its objectives of aiming to treat disease through natural means rather than technological fixes. It then provides a short biography of the author before discussing various medicinal herbs, their constituents, traditional uses, and investigational uses including potential antiviral effects. Key herbs discussed include Echinacea, garlic, St. John's wort, and others. The document advocates for more research on herbal medicines and emphasizes their widespread use globally.
Medicinal plants have been used throughout human history to produce chemical compounds that perform important biological functions and provide defense. These compounds can have similar effects to conventional drugs and potential side effects. Ethnobotany studies traditional plant uses and has led to many modern medicines. Plants have been a long-used source of pharmaceuticals like aspirin, digitalis, quinine, and opium.
Phytochemical and Antioxidant Screening of major HerbsAli Raza Hameed
This document discusses the phytochemical screening and antioxidant properties of various herbs. It provides background on herbs and their use in traditional medicines. It then examines several major herbs - mint, garlic, milk thistle, aloe, ginseng, ginger - analyzing their phytochemicals like flavonoids, phenols, and antioxidants. The document investigates the antioxidant activities of these herbs' extracts and their ability to reduce oxidative stress and free radicals.
Therapeutics values of plant derived compoundsSenthil Natesan
Natural products, including plants, animals and minerals have been the basis of treatment of human diseases. History of medicine dates back practically to the existence of human civilization. The current accepted modern medicine or allopathy has gradually developed over the years by scientific and observational efforts of scientists. However, the basis of its development remains rooted in traditional medicine and therapies. The history of medicine includes many ludicrous therapies. Nevertheless, ancient wisdom has been the basis of modern medicine and will remain as one important source of future medicine and therapeutics. The future of natural products drug discovery will be more holistic, personalized and involve wise use of ancient and modern therapeutic skills in a complementary manner so that maximum benefits can be accrued to the patients and the community
Home herbals are the preventive as well as curative agents.TUPESDREAMER
Immunity Booster Foods & Herbal Remedies against COVID-19 and its Vaccines Development-2020 discusses several Indian herbs and foods that can boost immunity. It describes the immune system and how herbs like turmeric, ginger, amla, tulsi, cumin, and coriander can support immunity through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also recommends a DIP diet involving fruits, vegetables, and limiting refined foods to potentially cure diseases within months. Home remedies using these herbs may help prevent illness and support health.
Herbal medicines have been used for thousands of years across many cultures and continents. Plants contain phytochemicals that can have medicinal properties like antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Herbal medicines are prepared in various forms including teas, tinctures, oils, and supplements. While many herbal medicines are safe, some can have toxic effects if taken in large quantities or long term. Proper research is needed to understand the benefits and risks of different herbal remedies.
PHARMACOGNOSY CHAPTER NO 5 CARMINATIVES AND G.pdfSumit Tiwari
Carminatives are herbs that relieve stomach and intestinal pain and expel gas from the gastrointestinal tract. Examples mentioned include fennel, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, asafoetida, and clove. The document then summarizes the biological sources, chemical constituents, and therapeutic properties of 9 specific herbs - coriander, fennel, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, asafoetida, nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Each herb is indigenous to a particular region and contains volatile oils, resins, or other compounds that provide digestive benefits such as reducing gas, soothing the stomach, and stimulating digestion.
Tarragon is an herb in the sunflower family that has been used medicinally and in cooking. Research shows that tarragon and its components may help manage metabolic syndrome and diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake. Studies in animals and cells suggest tarragon reduces blood glucose levels and prevents or delays diabetic neuropathy. Traditionally, tarragon has been used to treat various ailments and as a flavoring in foods and medicines.
This document discusses phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plants that provide health benefits to humans. It defines phytochemicals and describes some of their main functions, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The document then examines several types of phytochemicals in depth, including carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and curcuminoids, and discusses their sources and health benefits.
Since we can remember, man has looked to nature to cure poor health. Within the last decade notably, herbs have made their way into thought culture with the recognition of plant medicines resembling ayahuasca, ibogaine, and cannabis in the headlines for their powerful abilities to heal the most prominent diseases. However, these plant remedies can be forbidden to use for healing in many countries.
The good news is that common weeds in our yards yield superb healing skills and guess what — they’re legal! Here are 12 weeds that possess fascinating medicinal properties.
Turmeric consists of the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa and contains curcumin, which is responsible for turmeric's bright yellow color and pharmacological effects. Curcumin has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, and anti-viral effects. It may help treat digestion issues, circulation problems, cough, menstrual problems, and skin disorders. Turmeric is also used for diabetes, arthritis, anemia, wounds, and more when applied locally or taken internally.
The document discusses the health benefits of blueberries. It states that blueberries contain phytochemicals called anthocyanins that act as antioxidants and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of blueberries may improve brain, vision and heart health, and reduce the risk of conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The document concludes that blueberries are a superfood due to the various health benefits provided by their phytochemical content.
Herbs, Plant Extracts, Enzymes and Essential Oils: Potential Malaysian and In...Murray Hunter
This document discusses the potential markets for Malaysian agricultural products such as herbs, plant extracts, enzymes, and essential oils internationally and locally. It outlines various uses of these products in traditional medicine, supplements, cosmetics, agriculture, and other industries. The global market for these products is valued at over USD $1.5 billion annually and is growing. Malaysia is well-positioned to produce and export more of these goods but currently only supplies a small portion of the global demand.
The document provides information about peppermint and its uses. Peppermint oil is extracted from peppermint leaves and is popular for flavoring candy, medicines, mouthwashes and toothpaste due to its taste. It also has soothing properties and can be used to relieve conditions like indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, colds, flu, and muscle pains. Compounds in peppermint have a variety of uses including as flavorings, to treat colds, bronchitis, nausea, and as an antacid or anti-nausea agent.
Vitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and plays an important role in bone health and cellular functions throughout the body. It is hydroxylated in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D and then in the kidneys to its active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Deficiency is linked to increased risk of various chronic diseases. Vitamin D receptors exist in most cells and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D has wide-ranging effects, including roles in immune function, cell growth regulation, and reduction of inflammation. Adequate vitamin D levels may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis.
This document discusses gluten free eating and its benefits. It states that individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity cannot eat foods containing gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. It provides lists of hidden sources of gluten and acceptable gluten-free grains and starches. The document recommends eating gluten-free only if medically necessary, as it can be expensive and risk nutrient deficiencies. Whole grains are promoted as heart-healthy due to fiber, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce risks for chronic diseases.
Coconut oil has various health benefits. It contains antioxidants and antimicrobial fatty acids. While high in saturated fat, studies show coconut oil may not increase heart disease risk like other saturated fats due to its unique fatty acid composition. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and can be used for cooking or baking, where it adds flavor and has a higher burning point than other oils. The fatty acids in coconut oil are metabolized differently than other fats and may provide benefits for conditions like malabsorption.
This document summarizes the health effects of coconut oil by comparing its fatty acid composition to other oils like corn oil. It finds that while coconut oil has more saturated fat than corn oil, its medium-chain fatty acids may provide benefits like supporting immune function and reducing abdominal fat. However, it cautions that coconut oil should not completely replace unsaturated vegetable oils which provide essential fatty acids and are generally healthier. Overall, the document concludes coconut oil can be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet for its possible health benefits and flavor in cooking.
Resveratrol is a compound found in various plants and foods like grapes, blueberries, and red wine. It has many health benefits such as being an antioxidant that reduces oxidative damage, inhibiting cancer development at various stages, reducing inflammation, and helping to regulate blood glucose and lipid levels. Resveratrol protects cells and tissues from damage by reducing free radicals, preventing platelet aggregation, inhibiting cancer-promoting enzymes, and modulating inflammatory pathways. These properties may help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditions.
This document provides an overview of research on flavonoids found in cocoa and chocolate. It summarizes that cocoa and chocolate are high in flavonoids like catechins and epicatechins which have been linked to health benefits. Studies show these flavonoids can improve blood vessel function, lower blood pressure, and reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease by reducing oxidation of LDL cholesterol and inhibiting platelet aggregation. However, the amount of flavonoids varies depending on cocoa processing and the type of chocolate. More research is still needed on the long term effects of cocoa flavonoids in humans.
This document provides information about blueberries, including:
- Blueberries have many health benefits and antioxidant compounds that may delay chronic diseases.
- They are related to cranberries, bilberries, and cowberries, and are cultivated and picked wild.
- Blueberries have the highest concentration of antioxidants and may reduce cancer and heart disease risk by inhibiting tumor growth and reducing risk factors.
The document discusses the DASH diet plan for reducing hypertension. It provides information on hypertension prevalence, blood pressure goals, and how high blood pressure affects the body. The DASH diet is highlighted as an effective non-pharmacological approach to treating hypertension through its focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium, red meat, and sugar. Weight loss through diet and exercise is also emphasized as important for reducing hypertension risk factors like obesity.
Nutrient sensing and metabolic disturbanceshelix1661
This document summarizes potential causes of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, including ectopic fat accumulation, impaired fat oxidation, defects in mitochondrial function, and impaired lipid metabolism. It also discusses adipose tissue as an endocrine organ and the roles of adipocytokines like adiponectin and resistin. Finally, it examines nutrient sensing pathways such as AMPK that regulate cellular energy levels and metabolism.
Gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of pregnancies and results in high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. It develops when the placenta produces hormones that prevent the mother's cells from properly using insulin. To manage gestational diabetes, patients must monitor their blood sugar levels, follow a healthy diet with balanced carbohydrate intake, engage in moderate physical activity, and potentially take insulin or other medications. Maintaining blood sugar control is important for the health of both the mother and baby.
This document discusses several studies related to gestational diabetes and macrosomia. The first study found that maternal BMI had a greater influence on the development of large for gestational age (LGA) babies than glucose control. A second study identified that maternal BMI and LGA in a previous pregnancy most influenced fetal growth in the late second and early third trimesters, while maternal glycemia predominantly impacted growth later in the third trimester. A third study examined the degree of glucose control needed in women with type 1 diabetes to achieve normal fetal growth and neonatal proportions.
This document discusses common complications that can arise from diabetes, including heart disease, kidney disease, eye complications, nerve damage, foot complications, skin complications, and depression. It provides details on each complication, such as how diabetes increases the risks of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. It emphasizes the importance of controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to reduce health risks.
This document discusses obesity in teens and children. It finds that Mexican-American and non-Hispanic black youth have higher rates of overweight than white youth. Adolescents and older adults are more likely to be overweight than younger groups. Obesity results from long-term energy imbalance where calories consumed exceed calories used. Having two overweight parents significantly increases a child's risk of becoming overweight themselves. Measuring tricep skinfold thickness from ages 3 to 17 showed children of two obese parents were three times as fat as children of two lean parents by age 17.
This document provides an overview of childhood obesity including prevalence, risks, environmental and genetic factors, critical periods of development, diet, physical activity, and recommendations for prevention. Some key points:
- Rates of childhood obesity in the US have increased 2-3 fold over the last 25 years. Approximately 18.8% of US children ages 6-11 are overweight.
- Risk factors for childhood obesity include family history, low income, lack of physical activity, excess calorie intake, excessive screen time, and lack of breastfeeding.
- Critical periods for the development of obesity are gestation, ages 5-6, and adolescence. Early life nutrition and growth patterns can impact future health.
This document discusses lycopene, a carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. It provides lycopene's sources, history of research on it, levels of intake in different populations, content in various foods, biological activities including antioxidant effects, and potential health benefits related to reducing risks of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease. The Pennington Nutrition Series publishes research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and healthy aging.
Grilling vegetables and fruits instead of red meats can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. When vegetables are grilled, they do not form cancer-causing compounds like meats do. Colorful vegetables like corn, zucchini, and bell peppers as well as fruits make for healthy grilling options. To prevent the formation of cancer-causing PAHs and HCAs when grilling meats, one should use techniques like pre-cooking meats, avoiding excess fat and charring, frequent flipping, and marinating meats in herbs and spices.
This document summarizes potential health benefits of green tea. It discusses how green tea contains polyphenols, particularly catechins like EGCG, that may provide benefits. Some potential benefits highlighted include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases. The document also discusses how green tea's antioxidants may protect cells from damage and help prevent chronic diseases associated with aging.
Genetic considerations in obesity developmenthelix1661
The document summarizes genetic research on human obesity from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. It details that over 600 genes have been associated with obesity. Specific genetic disorders are described that can cause obesity like Cushing's syndrome. Mouse models are used to study obesity genes and their role in food intake and metabolism. Genome-wide studies have linked obesity phenotypes to particular chromosomes. The research aims to identify gene combinations and mutations that influence obesity risk and how they interact with environment.
This document outlines a lesson plan on dietary fat for high school students. It covers key concepts about fat including what fat is, the functions of dietary fat, different types of fat like saturated, unsaturated and trans fats, and how fats affect health. The lesson defines terms like cholesterol and lipoproteins and discusses the importance of reducing unhealthy fats and increasing healthy fats. It provides information on fat content of different foods and evaluating fat on nutrition labels. The plan includes slides, activities and handouts to teach students about fats and their impact on health.
The document discusses common potential complications of diabetes such as heart disease, kidney disease, eye complications, diabetic neuropathy, foot complications, skin complications, gastroparesis, and depression. It provides details on each complication including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment or prevention options. The document emphasizes the importance of controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
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1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/uFdc9F0rlP0
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It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
1. PBRC
2012 Botanicals for Health
Special points of interest:
Cinnamon can increase insulin sensitivity
Ginger can help reduce chronic diseases
Lemongrass has been used against colds
Olive has other healthful components other than oil
B otanicals for chronic dis eas e prevention
Botanicals are phytochemicals sage, sassafras, tamarind, over the years in Europe have
from plants that have an tarragon, tea, thyme, and found similar results.
Cinnamon impact on human health. turmeric. These plants have
Many of the plant phytochemi- specific phytochemicals that One of the healthiest diets in
cals act as anti-oxidants that have been shown to kill can- the world, the Mediterranean
get rid of many harmful com- cer cells, reduce diabetes risk Diet is high in fruits and vege-
pounds in the body. They are and to protect blood vessels tables, healthful oils and
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobi- against plaque formation. The many botanicals. Typical bo-
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al, antitumor, cardiovascular types and numbers of phyto- tanicals as part of the Medi-
system enhancing and choles- chemicals in these and many terranean diet are garlic, on-
terol lowering compounds. other botanicals is in the thou- ion, mint, lime, orange, lemon,
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They also influence the im- sands. fennel, basil, bay leaf, dill,
mune system and act as anti- pomegranate, rosemary, sage,
diabetic compounds. Many large scale studies have tarragon, and thyme. This diet
shown that plant phytochemi- is also high in olive oil, red
We consume many botanicals cals offer protection against wine and tomatoes. The Medi-
as part of our regular diet that cancer and cardiovascular terranean diet is particularly
offer health benefits beyond disease. In the Nurse’s Health good for heart health.
basic nutrition. Plants that can Study, a large scale, long term
be part of a normal diet in- study on women showed that
clude aloe, anise, basil, bay those consuming the most
leaf, cacao, cayenne, cinna- fruits and vegetables had
mon, cloves, coffee, dill, eu- reduced risk for colorectal
calyptus, fennel, garlic, ginger, cancer and cardiovascular
ginseng, geranium, lemon, disease. A similar large scale
lemongrass, lime, mint, mace, study on men called the
Inside this issue: mustard, nutmeg, olive, oats, Health Professionals Study
onion, orange, parsley, pome- found the same results. Sever-
granate, radish, rosemary, al other large scale studies Basil , olive oil, tomatoes and mozzarella
Ginger 2
cheese are components of the
Mediterranean Diet
Lemongrass 2
Cinnamon
Olive 2 Cinnamon has been used by of all foods. Cinnamon has reduce cholesterol and
folk medicine specialists several phytochemicals that blood glucose levels, and
Rosemary 3
around the world for treating have been identified for hav- control several bacterial and
diabetes, as an anti-bacterial ing important effects in the fungal infections. Cinnamon
and anti-fungal agent, and as body such as increasing mus- is particularly effective in
Tarragon 3 an anti-oxidant. Most of the cle and liver insulin sensitivity, persons with Type 2 Diabe-
spices used in cooking such reducing blood glucose, total tes. Cinnamon may also be
as cinnamon, cloves, and cholesterol, and triglyceride helpful in cancer prevention
Thyme 3 turmeric have the highest levels while raising good (HDL) by increasing certain en-
antioxidant values in foods. cholesterol. Several studies zyme activities.
The antioxidant value of cin- have shown that cinnamon
Turmeric 4
namon is the second largest can reduce blood pressure,
2. Botanicals for Health
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Ginger
Because of its pungent taste that some studies have linked was able to reduce triglycerides
and interesting aroma, ginger the consumption of ginger with and LDL cholesterol and to in-
has been used since the ancient beneficial effects in: crease HDL cholesterol.
times as a spice. It remains an Heart Disease Ginger has been used in eastern
important cooking spice around Cancer medicine for the treatment of
the world. Ginger is the under- gastrointestinal ailments. The
Hypertension
ground stem or rhizome of the combined treatment of antibiot- Ginger
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Obesity
plant Zingiber officinale Roscoe. ics and ginger were tested for
Ginger has anti-inflammatory, Diabetes the control and treatment of
anti-thrombotic, cholesterol- Osteoarthritis Helicobacter pylori infections.
lowering, blood pressure- Bacterial infections The treatment was effective and
lowering, antimicrobial, antioxi- was shown to inhibit H. pylori
dant, antitumor and hypoglyce- Ginger has been shown to pos- growth.
mic properties. Because of sess anti-diabetic activity in a
these properties, it is no wonder variety of animal studies and it
Lemongrass
Plant Lemongrass or Cymbopogon has been used for nervous and used as a treatment for ring-
phytochemicals citratus is grown in the warm gastrointestinal disturbances, worm and other fungal infec-
climates for use as a flavoring high blood pressure, pain, vom- tions as well as a mosquito
protect against in foods. Lemongrass is incor- iting, cough, fever, cold and repellent.
porated into many foods in joint pain in South East Asia When ingested, lemongrass oil
bacterial
Thailand and other South East and South America. suppresses certain enzymes in
infections, free Asian countries and in South As an antiseptic and an astrin- the cholesterol synthesis path-
America. It is used in soups, gent, lemongrass oil has also way and for this reason has
radical damage,
teas, meat and chicken dishes. been used for various skin con- been suggested to help reduce
and chronic The main component identified ditions. Lemongrass oil has cholesterol levels.
in lemongrass that has health also been found to be an effec-
disease
benefits is citral. Lemongrass tive fungicidal and has been
development.
Olive
Olive branch
The Mediterranean diet is one of olive oil that offer protection pounds in olives and olive oil
the healthiest for heart health. against heart disease. The com- can prevent LDL oxidation. They
Many believe that it is the mono- pounds in olive oil are strong can also reduce total cholesterol
unsaturated fatty acid content anti-oxidants and are anti- and triglyceride levels. A compo-
that makes olive oil healthy. inflammatory agents. They re- nent in olive oil, fruit and leaves
However, research show that move free radicals that cause known as oleuropein, has also
olive oil has many compounds damage inside blood vessels been shown to inhibit cancer
that make olive oil a functional and cells. Arterial damage can development, reduce the risk for
food. Functional food gives occur after a meal when fat and Alzheimer’s and even protect
health benefits beyond basic other substances are absorbed against peptic ulcer by inhibiting
nutrition. It is now believed that as LDL particles. Preventing LDL bacterial growth.
it is those other compounds in oxidation is key, and com-
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Rosemary
Rosemary Rosmarinus offici- from various harmful chemicals ic heart disease, cataract, yeast
nalis L. is an herb grown in and to reduce cancerous chang- and bacterial infections and
many parts of the world, particu- es. The most important constitu- cancer. There is also a compo-
larly in the Mediterranean re- ents of rosemary have antioxi- nent in rosemary that has been
gion. It is used in foods and dant effects. As antioxidants found to improve the health and
beverages and in cosmetics. they protect against free radical maintenance of nerve tissue
Rosemary has a distinctive fla- damage and oxidative stress and stimulate new nerve growth.
vor when used in foods. It has which can cause cancer and This could be particularly benefi-
been used in folk medicine as aging. Rosemary and its constit- cial for prevention of Alzheimer’s
Rosemary potatoes an antispasmodic, as a treat- uents have a therapeutic poten- disease.
ment for respiratory disorders tial in treatment or prevention of
and to stimulate hair growth. bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer,
Extract of rosemary has also inflammatory diseases, liver
been found to protect the liver toxicity, atherosclerosis, ischem-
Tarragon High level of free
Artemisia dracunculus L. or processes. shows improvement in insulin radicals causes
Tarragon is a genus of aromatic Recent research on the health resistance with A. dracunculus oxidative stress,
and bitter plants of a large sun- effects of Russian tarragon has and its use as a potential treat-
flower family Asteraceae. focused on its influence on ment for the metabolic syn- which can cause
Tarragon has an impact on glucose and insulin levels in drome. Components in A. dran-
chronic disease
human health in many ways. diabetes. A. dracunculus can cunculus L. extract increased
The therapeutic properties were impact lipid metabolism in the glucose transport into cells from development and
discovered in the Middle Ages muscle, such as the use of fat the bloodstream. It also reduced
aging. This can be
when it was used to treat fever for energy vs storage in the cell, glucose synthesis in the liver in
and upper respiratory infections, and influencing the synthesis diabetic laboratory animals. eliminated by
ulcers and plaque epidemics, to of new fat cells. Preliminary
stimulate appetite and digestive research in laboratory animals antioxidants.
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris L. is an dant and a biocidal agent. It is can preserve lipid molecules
Thyme important culinary herb used in antibacterial and fungicidal. It from oxidation. The antioxidant
many regions of the world, par- has been used since early histo- property is effective in different
ticularly in the Mediterranean ry as a preservative and an anti- components in the cell as well
region and the United States. bacterial agent. These proper- as in red blood cells. Research
It is used as an aromatic flavor- ties allow thyme to be used as a also shows that components in
ing in sauces, stews, dressing, preservative in foods. There are thyme can help detoxify harmful
meats, poultry and seafood. many other components that chemicals in the liver such as
It has also been used in teas. also act as strong antioxidants. alcohol.
One of the therapeutic com- Studies have shown that the
pounds in thyme is called essential oils in thyme have
thymol which is a strong antioxi- strong antioxidant effects and
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Turmeric
The yellow colored com- molecules involved in in- systems. Eliminating the
Turmeric root pound of turmeric was flammatory conditions reactive oxygen species
isolated in 1842 and was such as rheumatoid arthri- can help prevent LDL oxi-
named curcumin. Because tis, psoriasis, cancer ad dation and reduce the risk
of its chemical structure, asthma, and by external for cardiovascular disease,
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oxidant and free radical stop the immune system mer’s and alcoholic liver
Authors: scavenger and can there- from responding by block- disease. There are several
Heli Roy PhD, MBA, RD fore prevent diseases that ing a reaction that would drugs that are used to
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Philip Brantley PhD, Director involve damage caused by lead to a host of negative treat blood lipids and insu-
Pennington Biomedical free radicals. Curcumi- responses. They also de- lin levels. Turmeric has the
Research Center noids can inhibit factors crease the levels of com- potential to be used as a
Steven Heymsfield, MD, that are involved in stimu- pounds that cause pain, natural compound to sta-
Executive Director
lation of the immune sys- fever and blood clotting. bilize blood lipids and glu-
tem when an individual is Curcuminoids can improve cose levels by helping
subjected to stressors the antioxidant status in prevent lipid oxidation.
such as radiation or infec- the body by increasing the Turmeric feeding had a
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shown to suppress the vitamin C and E, and en- and lipid levels in mice.
production of a number of hancing other enzyme