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Posted on 2010-01-29 06:00:00 in Functional Foods | GI-Digestive |

Confirming previous "gut instinct" about the health benefits of apples, Denmark scientists find that consumption of apples raises levels of beneficial bacteria present in the digestive tract.

Gut Bacteria May Promote Weight Gain

Posted on 2009-11-20 06:00:00 in GI-Digestive | Weight and Obesity |

In a lab animal model, booming gut flora spawned by the Western diet is linked to obesity.

Investigating A Causal Link Between Gut Bacteria and Breast Cancer

Posted on 2009-11-06 06:00:00 in Cancer | GI-Digestive |

Rush University Medical Center (USA) embarks on a research study to ascertain how microbial imbalances may impact diseases such as breast cancer.

Common bacteria linked to colon cancer

Posted on 2009-09-03 10:51:56 in Cancer | GI-Digestive | Longevity and Age Management |

A study from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine links a diarrhea-causing bacteria to a type of colon cancer. In a study conducted on mice, the bacteria Bacteroides fragilis was identified as possibly setting the stage for malignancy in the colon. Continue reading…

This Week's Anti-Aging Video Presentation

In this interview Dr Eisenstein discusses the anti-aging aspects of digestive problems, specifically probiotics, digestive enzymes and excess acid in the stomach. 75 million US citizens have digestive problems but the common antacid remedies that eradicate acid in the stomach turn off the ion pumps and prevent absorption of vital nutrients such as iron and calcium.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Eisenstein will present, Immunization Facts and Accusations: Are They Worth The Risk?.

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Gluten allergy now four times more common than in the 1950s

Posted on 2009-07-07 11:44:12 in Allergy | GI-Digestive | Longevity and Age Management |

Intolerance to wheat gluten is far more prevalent today than 50 years ago, with a new study finding that the digestive condition is now four times more common.

New treatments for stomach and breast cancer show promise

Scientists at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology reported that stomach cancer patients taking Herceptin with chemotherapy lived nearly three months longer than patients on chemotherapy alone. Other promising results in the treatment of breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were also announced. Continue reading…

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of April 6, 2009

Stephen Holt, MD, PhD, ND, LLD

Dr. Stephen Holt, MD is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and a medical practitioner in New York State. He has published many peer-review papers in medicine and he is a best-selling author with twenty books in national and international distribution. He has received several awards for teaching and research. As a full professor of medicine for 20 years and an adjunct professor of Bioengineering for 10 years, Dr. Holt is a frequent lecturer at scientific meetings and healthcare facilities throught the world.

At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando (April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Holt will present, Rejuvenation Through Detoxification, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009.

He will also Co-Chair the Advances in Anti-Aging Medicine lecture track, Thursday, April 23rd, and present, A Primer of Natural Therapeutics: An Introduction to Certification in Dietary Supplement Counseling, on Friday, April 24th.

For more information, call 1-888-997-0112 Continue reading…

The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss--This Week's Anti-Aging Video Preview

Robert Posner, MD speaks about The Oral Serotonin Supplementation and Weight Loss at the 16th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preview his discussion of how the use of serotonin supplements in conjunction with diet and exercise can augment weight loss results. To view the video preview, click here.

Dr. Posner will give an updated presentation on the same subject at the upcoming 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando, April 2009. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. Continue reading…

Food poisoning; a more common affliction than we think

Posted on 2009-02-25 08:12:08 in Demographics | GI-Digestive | Longevity and Age Management |

The Associated Press calculates that there are 87 million cases of food poisoning in the U.S. each year â€“ or one in four Americans who will suffer from food-borne illnesses annually. Continue reading…