Kelly Patricia O'Meara
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 The USPSTF found insufficient evidence that treatment of those at high risk reduces suicide attempts or mortality. The USPSTF found no studies that directly address the harms of screening and treatment of suicide risk. As a result, the USPSFT could not determine the balance of benefits and harms of screening for suicide risk in the primary care setting. "8
So, according to the USPSFT, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that screening reduces the risk of suicide attempts, and it further states that there is insufficient evidence that "treatment" reduces suicide attempts. |
Anne Harrington
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 W]hen new functions are interposed in the circuit, as modern civilization is constantly requiring us to do, there comes a period, sooner or later, varying in different individuals, and at different times of life, when the amount of force is insufficient to keep all the lamps actively burning; those that are weakest go out entirely, or, as more frequently happens, burn faint and feebly—they do not expire, but give an insufficient and unstable light—this is the philosophy of modern nervousness.5
What could be done for people with neurasthenia? |
Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George
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 The problem with these studies is that animal models are insufficient to study human maladies because a mouse brain is far less complex than a human brain, and since transgenic animals only mimic a high burden of BAP (and sometimes, but not always, neurofibrillary tangles), they constitute an insufficient frame of reference for human beings. On the basis of this discrepancy, and because of the wide anatomical gap between mice and men, you must take the best-laid plans you read in newspaper articles with a grain of salt. |
Bill Sardi
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 A recent study estimates that 50,000-63,000 individuals in the United States and 19,000-25,000 in Britain die prematurely from cancer annually due to insufficient vitamin D. [Photochemistry Photobiology 81: 1276-86, 2005]
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Who is spreading myths about cancer?
It appears the American Cancer Society is the primary agency that spreads myths about cancer. Their information is badly in need of updating. There are obvious tragic consequences from heeding much of the information provided to the public by the American Cancer Society.
Cancer doctors
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C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 There are four hidden saboteurs that can impact your weight: stress, lack of sleep, physical inactivity, and insufficient supplementation. stress and your hormones
Although too much estrogen is the primary culprit that causes you to pack on those pounds, stress impacts the production of five other hormones that can influence your metabolism, your appetite, and your food cravings. Three of the five hormones are produced by the walnut-size adrenal glands located on top of each kidney. They are adrenaline, Cortisol, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). |
Marshall Editions
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 DIAGNOSIS
The cause of wheat intolerance is still not fully known, but it is thought to occur in those who have insufficient amounts of the enzymes necessary for the proper digestion of wheat proteins. Bloating and headaches are the two most common symptoms of this condition. While many people who suffer from bloating believe that they are wheat intolerant, it is in fact quite a rare condition. Dieticians believe that many people who experience such symptoms are actually suffering from other food intolerances—to dairy products for example—or from environmental factors such as stress. |
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Causes of leg pain include muscle spasm, strains, sprains, tendonitis, nerve ^ pain that radiates from the back (sciatica), or insufficient blood supply. ^ More serious conditions, such as clots in the leg or deep skin infections, should be assessed immediately by a doctor. Please refer to Muscle Pains (p. 667), Back Pain (p. 604), and Arthritis (p. 598) for further suggestions.
Soothing bath: Immerse the legs in a warm bath filled with 2-3 cups of Epsom salts. This can provide relief to leg pain due to strain or nerve irritation. |
| TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine views hiccups as the result of an insufficient or irregular diet, an emotional upset, a deficiency of the digestive system, or a body system failure. Below are some suggested herbal treatments for each type of condition. If hiccups are one symptom of an underlying condition, consult a doctor of Chinese medicine about formulas that can help treat the primary illness.
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Herbs: For each formula, mix the herbs in a ceramic or glass pot. Add 3 cups of water, bring the mixture to the boil, and let it simmer for 30 minutes. |
| DIAGNOSIS
Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood becomes too high because the body cannot process it properly due to insufficient levels of insulin or cellular resistance to insulin. Glucose is produced by the digestion of starchy foods, such as bread, rice, and potatoes, and sugar and other sweet foods, and by the liver. Insulin is a vital hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body process glucose to be used as fuel. |
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• insufficient yin energy can result in dry skin. Mai Men Dong (ophiopogon tuber) and Gou Ji Zi (wolfberry) can tonify body yin energy, creating nutrients to nourish the skin. To make a decoction, combine 30 g of each berry, both available from Chinese pharmacies or online, in a teapot. Let them steep in boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain and drink H-1 cup three times a day. Continue this treatment three days a week for your long-term nourishment. |
| It can be a sign of insufficient nourishment from body fluid, blood deficiency, or stagnant circulation. Acupuncture treatment will address these issues. The treatment can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the individual condition.
Acupressure: After showering and before going to bed, press the scalp using the five fingers of both hands like a comb. Comb your scalp with your fingers gently to promote circulation two or three times a day for two to five minutes. |
Bottom Line Health
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| Usual causes: Most constipation is due to insufficient fiber and/or water in the diet.
Try to get at least 25 grams (g) of fiber daily. Start the day with a high-fiber cereal, such as oatmeal...snack on fresh fruits...and eat more beans, whole grains and vegetables. Drink two quarts of liquid daily—water is best.
Also, exercise for at least 20 minutes most days of the week. Exercise stimulates intestinal contractions that promote bowel movements.
Warning: Sudden constipation or alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation may be a sign of colon cancer. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 That's significant because thousands of cancer deaths a year are linked to insufficient UVB exposure and subsequent deficiency of active vitamin D. How does UVB activate vitamin D? From cholesterol. That's why your blood cholesterol levels rise in the winter. Because of the lack of sunlight, you don't have enough active vitamin D, so your body pumps up your cholesterol in the hope of converting as much as possible to active vitamin D. This serves as another example of an evolutionary trade-off between procreation and longevity. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Phytoestrogens can therefore help balance either excess estrogen or insufficient estrogen. But unfermented soy products have more powerful estrogenic properties and can lead to further imbalances and unwanted effects
Bottom line: If you're going to eat soy, do as the Asians do. Don't overdo it and make sure it's fermented.
Yogurt
Enzymes and Bugs for Heartburn
IN 1983, ONE OF MY favorite writers, Nora Ephron (you may know her films Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally), published a novel that was in fact a thinly disguised autobiography. She called probioti it Heartburn. |
Too Profitable to CureBrent Hoadley, Ph.D.
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| Type 2 diabetics normally produce some basal levels of insulin which is insufficient to cover the surge of blood glucose produced by a high carbohydrate meal. This faulty insulin response and carbohydrate metabolism is sometimes labeled as insulin resistance. Lack of sufficient insulin raises blood sugar levels after meals (Phase 1) and excess insulin (Phase 2) causes hunger and weight gain.
The primary aim of insulin treatment...is the reduction of blood glucose levels to as near normal as possible. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| He examined 1,552 children and adolescents between the ages of three and twenty-two and found that most had insufficient CoQIO levels. After supplementing with CoQIO, the frequency of headaches fell significantly. Those affected went from having migraines an average of 19.2 days per month to 12.5 days per month. That's a big difference when you are experiencing a migraine, and when you're a teen whose state of mind and feeling of well-being play a big role in determining how successful your social life is.
Another study done in 2005 examined CoQIO's effect on adult migraine sufferers. |
Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon
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 Most of these arise from the living conditions of the population, mainly damp and cold caused by insufficient insulation, heating, and circulation in rural homes. Rheumatic conditions include arthritis, rheumatic fever, muscular and skeletal pains, as well as body-joint pain.
Nerves
A fair number of species (20, for 24 applications) was used to treat nervous system disorders. This includes general nervous disorders (11 applications), depression (5) as well as psychological fatigue (4). |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 Cacao seed is used in the treatment of anemia, angina, appetite loss, asthma, and insufficient breast milk.
The cacao seed is certainly edible, as history has proven. The Aztecs were the first to prepare cacao as the delicous cocoa beverage enjoyed around the world today. Cocoa was the "love tonic" of Montezuma II, who is reputed to have drunk some fifty cups daily before visiting his harem of six hundred women. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| At a news conference organized by UNICEF, experts said that insufficient consumption of iodine was at once both the most prevailing and most preventable cause of brain damage anywhere around the world. Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of mental retardation, producing typical reductions in IQ often to fifteen points.
Interestingly, selenium deficiency can exacerbate the effects of iodine deficiency.
It's okay to supplement with iodine if you are taking thyroid medication like Synthroid or Armour thyroid. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 Despite the strong evidence for protective effects of antioxidants in studies of cells or experimental animals with diabetes, discussed perviously, there are insufficient data in humans to conclude that diets or supplements high in antioxidants prevent or slow DR. Only three population-based studies have investigated the relationship between antioxidant micronutrients and DR [257-259]. Levels of vitamin C or E in the serum [258] or diet (assessed 6 years earlier) [307] were unrelated to prevalent DR in two large samples of people with type 2 diabetes. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Tryptophan hydrolase can be inhibited by numerous factors, including stress, insulin resistance, vitamin B6 deficiency, and insufficient magnesium. In addition, these same factors can increase the conversion of LT to kynurenine via tryptophan oxygenase, making LT unavailable for serotonin production. 5-HTP functions as an antioxidant; whereas LT can actually promote oxidative damage. 5-HTP is well absorbed from an oral dose, with about 70 percent ending up in the bloodstream. |
| These authors note that the amount of isoflavones ingested in human beer consumption would not be expected to elicit an estrogenic effect, but patients with advanced liver disease or those with insufficient metabolism of nonsteroidal estrogenic substances may result in significant accumulation resulting in an estrogenic effect (Rosenblum et al, 1992).
Sedative Effects: Hops has been shown to improve sleep in alcohol-dependent males in one study. Hops has been shown to exhibit anticonvulsant, antinociceptive, hypothermic, hypnotic, and sedative effects in mice. |
Andreas Moritz
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 According to published research, psychopathology in children could result from or be exacerbated by insufficient sleep and consequent fatigue and sleepiness. There exists a particularly strong relationship between sleep problems and neuropsychological functioning in children. Sleep disruptions have often been implicated in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, because sleep deprivation and the resultant sleepiness could lead to ADHD-like symptoms. |
| Poison that Tastes and Looks like Food
The main conclusion we can draw from this experiment is that the purely theoretical approach to diet and nutrition (using food tables and daily nutritional recommendations) has not only been insufficient to raise the standard of health in the population but has in fact caused more harm and confusion than is currently assessable. |
Kelly Patricia O'Meara
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| So, according to the USPSFT, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that screening reduces the risk of suicide attempts, and it further states that there is insufficient evidence that "treatment" reduces suicide attempts. This is important information when one considers the other goal associated with the nationwide mental health plan. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 In addition, the panel acknowledged that there is insufficient scientific data on the risks of long-term use of HRT for symptom control versus the long-term use for reduction of risk of certain diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, or even dementia. Another difficulty faced in drawing conclusions from the HRT research is that not all the groups of women studied are comparable. Some groups have more women on statins (drugs for high cholesterol) and others have more overweight women, smokers, or previous users of HRT. |
Kelly Patricia O'Meara
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| So, according to the USPSFT, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that screening reduces the risk of suicide attempts, and it further states that there is insufficient evidence that "treatment" reduces suicide attempts. This is important information when one considers the other goal associated with the nationwide mental health plan. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| HDL deficiency may be insufficient to promote early carotid atherosclerosis.
The following section provides an overview of the current status of the genetics of reverse cholesterol transport as it relates to common polymorphisms within some of the most relevant candidate genes and their potential interactions with dietary components.
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