After three days of the 2017 Outdoor Conference USA Championships, the UTEP women�s team have recorded 44 points for second place, while the men have tallied 36 points for third place.
The women�s team is looking to capture their first outdoor title.
The UTEP women picked up 16 total points in two events on the afternoon: Samantha Hall defended her title in the discus throw with a toss of 54.40m (178-06) for 10 points and Fayon Gonzales launched the disc out to 46.44m (152-04) for seventh-place, adding two points. Tobi Amusan leaped out to a mark of 5.81m (19-00.75) in the long jump to finish in fifth place, garnering four team points.
2017 CUSA Track and field meet, Kidd Field El Paso Texas
On the men�s side, Brandon Moss garnered silver in the long jump with a mark of 7.44m (24-05) earning eight points. Scoring in the 3,000m steeplechase, Daniel Cheruiyot took home silver with a time of 9:02.70, followed by Cosmas Boit crossing the line in 9:15.69 for seventh place. The two combined for 10 team points.
Qualifying to Sunday�s finals were a slew of Miners. Lilian Koech and Linda Cheruiyot both crossed the finish line simultaneously with the top qualifying time of 4:35.28 in the 1,500m.
Amusan (13.07) and Rebecca Oshinbanjo (13.75) placed first and sixth in the 100m hurdles.
Florence Uwakwe (54.07) and Ada Benjamin (54.17) both qualified for the 400m final. Lilian Koech clocked 2:12.70 in the 800m for the third qualifying spot.
In the 400m hurdles, Yanique Bennett crossed the finish line with the fastest-time of 59.21.
UTEP�s Samantha Hall takes the gold medal in the Women�s Discus Throw at 2017 CUSA Track and field meet, Kidd Field El Paso Texas
Jonah Koech (3.55.67), Michael Saruni (3:55.71) and Cosmas Boit (3:57.93) each qualified for the 1,500m final. Saruni also qualified for the 800m final with a time of 1:53.87, along with teammate Jonah Koech (1:51.65).
Emmanuel Korir cruised to the 400m final with the fastest qualifying time of 46.67. James Bias qualified for both the 200m (21.26) and the 400m (47.63) final.
Sunday�s action begins at 1:00 p.m. with the men�s discus final.
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It’s makeover time for the chocolate bars you’ve loved since you were a kid. On Thursday, some big-brand candy companies made a joint announcement that they�ll be shrinking the package size of their products, which in turn will lower the total calorie count. The label on the front of the bar will also list the exact number of calories inside.
The changes, to be completed by 2022, are all part of an effort to tackle the high rates of obesity in the U.S. The companies made the announcement at a meeting organized by the Partnership for a Healthier America; participating brands include Mars Chocolate, Wrigley, Nestle USA, Ferrero, Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, and Ferrara Candy Company.
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Here�s a rundown of how the candy counter is going to change. First, half of the individually wrapped products made by the above brands will be available in smaller single-serving packages that have no more than 200 calories. Calorie counts will also be easier to read and understand, as they’ll be printed right on the front of the package. The calorie count will cover the entire bar or bag. Also, no more serving-size mumbo-jumbo.
Information about candy will be easier to access as well. A new website known as, AlwaysATreat.com, will become a digital resource to help consumers understand what ingredients go into the candy and chocolate and the will help have any questions answered.
Currently, most of the individually wrapped products these companies sell already have less than 250 calories per package, so the change won�t seem drastic. But with more size options, people can more easily choose how they�d like to indulge.
�Educating the public about food products, even candy, is key to helping consumers make informed choices,” says Libby Mills, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But despite the changes, “consumers need to remember that smaller portions with nutritional information on the packaging doesn�t mean that the candy item is healthy.�
The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
Additional Topics: Weight Loss Eases Back Pain
Back pain and symptoms of sciatica can affect a majority of the population throughout their lifetime. Research studies have demonstrated that people who are overweight or obese experience more back complications than people with a healthy weight. A proper nutrition along with regular physical fitness can help with weight loss as well as help maintain a healthy weight to eliminate symptoms of back pain and sciatica. Chiropractic care is also another natural form of treatment which treats back pain and sciatica utilizing manual spinal adjustments and manipulations.
UTEP�s Winny Koech set the pace during the 25-lap race, crossing the finish line to garner the Miners� first gold medal (10,000m) at the Conference USA Championships on Friday evening.
Koech ran a time of 35:44.15 to gather 10 precious team points. Teammate Gladys Jerotich finished in fifth place with a time of 37:57.56 to grab five points.
On the men�s side, Antony Kosgei took silver with a time of 31:05.55, raking in eight points. Evans Kiprono clocked 31:36.33 to place fifth, adding another four points.
Lucia Mokrasova garnered silver in a valiant effort on day two of the C-USA Championship in the women�s heptathlon. The junior still earned the Miners eight crucial points.
Mokrasova finished with a final tally of 5,525 points. The heptathlete battled against Elizabeth Dadzie (Middle Tennessee) for the conference title for the second consecutive year. Mokrasova collected a mark of 5.52m (18-01.5) in the long jump, a heave of 39.79m (130-06) and an 800m time of 2:30.86 to close out the event.
The Miners had two third-place showings in the men�s and women�s hammer throw with a couple of personal-bests.� Senior Fayon Gonzales tossed 56.82m (186-05) in her last competition as a Miner. In his first conference championship, Karol Koncos rocked 64.29m (210-11), both garnering six team points.
The men�s team sits in second place with 18 points, while the women�s team hangs on to first place with 28 points through three events.
Saturday�s action will showcase plenty of action as the Miners will have Tobi Amusan, ranked No. 2 in the in the country in the 100m hurdles, Michael Saruni, No. 3 in the nation in the 400m and Emmanuel Korir, ranked first in the country in the 800m.
The action kicks off at 1:00 p.m. MT. For Live updates and breaking news be sure to follow @UTEPTrack on Twitter and uteptrack on Instagram.
Posture is position of the body while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture, also referred to as neutral spine, has many health benefits, including the avoidance of injury back pain. Chiropractic can help improve and maintain posture.
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Why is Posture Important
Appearance benefits with good posture are obvious, but there are many less-obvious health benefits you should know. Good posture can:
Maintain correct alignment of bones and joints
Reduce stress on ligaments, minimizing risk of injury
Prevent muscle strain, overuse and pain
Conserve energy as muscles are used more efficiently
Decrease abnormal joint wear
Research has shown that poor postures may increase feelings of depression, affect your digestive tract and influence confidence and stress levels.
Signs You have Poor Posture
There are many indicators of poor posture, but some of the more common are hunched shoulders, rounded shoulders, rounded upper back, forward head carriage and arched lower back. Another indicator is back pain. Unsure if you have good posture? Talk to your chiropractor or schedule an appointment for a spinal examination.
Factors That Contribute To Poor Posture
There are several common factors linked to poor posture:
Stress
Obesity
Pregnancy
Weak postural muscles
Abnormally tight muscles
High-heeled shoes
How To Maintain Or Correct Posture
The first step is awareness! Bring your attention to your posture as you sit, stand or lie down. If you�re sitting, keep both feet on the floor or a footrest, don�t cross your legs and use low-back support. While standing, keep your knees slightly bent, relax your arms and pull your shoulders back. When lying down it�s critical to choose the right mattress and pillow, and avoid sleeping on your stomach.
Importance Of Chiropractic Care &�Therapies
Your chiropractor can help you to maintain and correct your posture through chiropractic adjustments, exercises and recommendations on proper positions during different activities.
To the age-old question �Is coffee bad for you?�, researchers are in more agreement than ever that the answer is a resounding �no.�
A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that older people with low levels of inflammation � which drives many, if not most, major diseases � had something surprising in common: they were all caffeine drinkers.
�The more caffeine people consumed, the more protected they were against a chronic state of inflammation,� says study author David Furman, consulting associate professor at the Institute for Immunity, Transplantation and Infection at Stanford University. �There was no boundary, apparently.�
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In the study, Furman and his colleagues analyzed blood samples from 100 young and old people. The older people tended to have more activity in several inflammation-related genes compared with the younger group � no surprise, since as people get older, inflammation throughout the body tends to rise. Chronic diseases of aging, like diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, cancer, joint disorders and Alzheimer�s, are all believed to have inflammation in common. �Most of the diseases of aging are not really diseases of aging, per se, but rather diseases of inflammation,� Furman says. The more active these genes were, the more likely the person was to have high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
What�s more, even among older people, those with lower levels of these factors were more protected against inflammation � and they had something else in common too. They all drank caffeine regularly. People who drank more than five cups of coffee a day showed extremely low levels of activity in the inflammatory gene pathway. Caffeine inhibits this circuit and turns the inflammatory pathway off, the researchers say.
The goal isn�t to make every trace of inflammation disappear, the scientists stress. In fact, inflammation is an important function of the immune system, which uses it to fight off infections and remove potentially toxic compounds. But with aging, the process isn�t regulated as well as it is in a younger body. �Clearly in aging something is breaking down, and we become less effective at managing this inflammation,� says Mark Davis, director of the Stanford institute. �But now in this paper, we identify a particular pathway that was not associated with inflammation before. We are able to point, with a much higher resolution picture, at aging and the things that should be markers for inflammation.�
The key will be to figure out when the inflammatory response starts to spiral out of control. In an upcoming study, Furman and others will soon investigate the immune systems of 1,000 people; he hopes to use that information to develop a reference range of immune-system components to tell people whether their levels are normal, or if they�re at higher risk for developing chronic conditions driven by inflammation. In the meantime, following the example of caffeine-drinking adults with lower levels of inflammation � by having a cup of joe or two � might be a good idea.
The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
Additional Topics: What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic care is an well-known, alternative treatment option utilized to prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of injuries and conditions associated with the spine, primarily subluxations or spinal misalignments. Chiropractic focuses on restoring and maintaining the overall health and wellness of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Through the use of spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, a chiropractor, or doctor of chiropractic, can carefully re-align the spine, improving a patient�s strength, mobility and flexibility.
Patellofemoral pain is an extremely common and disabling condition that affects both men and women of all ages. Functionally it limits everyday movements and activities such as squats, lunging, walking up stairs and hills. It has been suggested and research concludes that dysfunction between the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) and the Vastus Lateralis is one of the common predisposing factors that precedes patellofemoral pain.
The anatomical structure of the patella and the groove in the femur (trochlear groove) dictate that if the patella does not sit within the groove perfectly, then the hard edge of the lateral femoral condyle will contact the undersurface of the patella and create a pressure area that begins to wear down the cartilage structure of the patella and femur. Dysfunction of the VMO creates the situation whereby the patella is not able to be centralised in the groove and thus rides up on the lateral femoral condyle.
Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and exercise professionals have for decades been utilising VMO exercises in the treatment of patellofemoral pain.
Some of these exercises have been validated as effective VMO exercises and others have not.This month the focus of this research review is on VMO activity in rehabilitation exercises and also the validation that VMO dysfunction is associated with patellofemoral pain. The first study from Stanford University in California (Pal et al 2011) studied the relationship between VM activation delay and patellar tracking measures in different groups of knee pain patients. They hoped to find that measures of patellar tracking, patellar tilt and bisect offset correlate with VM activation delay in patellofemoral pain patients labelled as lateral maltrackers.
They selected 40 subjects who had suffered for more than 3 months with patellofemoral pain.
They had to have had pain on at least 2 of the following provoking movements � stairs, kneeling, squatting, prolonged sitting and isometric quadriceps contraction. They also selected 15 active, painfree control subjects. The subjects were initially studied in a motion analysis laboratory whilst walking and jogging. From this they collected data on ground reaction force and also the EMG data of the quadriceps was measured during leg swing phase before heel strike. Heel strike was the start of the measurement period and they continued to collect EMG data between the VM and VL during stance phase.
The researchers then measured the EMG signals from the VM and VL in all 55 subjects whilst performing isometric quadriceps contractions to generate �normal� data on each individuals maximum VM and VL activation. The isometric contraction was performed with the subject seated and the knee flexed to 80 degrees and they contracted against the resistance of the examiner. Magnetic resonance images of the subject�s knee in standing with the knee flexed to 5 degrees was also undertaken. From this they could evaluate the relative position of the patella in relation to the femur. They looked at the patella
The research papers
1. Pal et al (2011) Patellar maltracking correlates with vastus medialis
activation delay in patellofemoral pain patients. American Journal of Sports
Medicine. 39(3). 590-598.
2. Sousa A and Macedo R (2010) Effect of the contraction of medial rotators of the
tibia on the electromyographic activity of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis.
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 20: 967-972.
3. Irish et al (2010) The effect of closed kinetic chain exercises and open kinetic
chain exercise on the muscle activity of vastus medialis oblique and vastus
lateralis. Journal of Strength and Conditoning Research. 24(5): 1256-1262.
bisect offset value (which is how far lateral the patella sits relative to the midline of the femur) as well as patella tilt angle which is a measure of the lateral rotation of the patella in relation to the femur. From this data they statistically compared the VL/VM activation during walking and running between 5 groups; pain free controls, all patellofemoral pain patients, patellofemoral pain patients classified as normal trackers, patellofemoral pain patients who were maltrackers either with the patella tilt or the patella bisect offset and those with both tilt and offset. What they discovered was that subjects with both patella tilt and bisect offset as shown on MRI had the greatest and significant differences in VM activation delay. Interestingly, from the 40 subjects with patellofemoral pain, 7 were maltrackers with either a tilt or bisect abnormality whereas 8 had both. The other 25 pain subjects did not show tilt or bisect abnormalities. But when the painfree normal subjects were compared as a group to the pain group, there existed no significant correlation between the groups in VM activation delay in both walking and running. The second study from Portugal (Sousa and Macedo 2010)
approached VM/VL activation in a novel way. They compared maximum quadriceps contraction and the VM/VL ratio between normal quadriceps contraction and quadriceps contraction with resisted tibial medial rotation. The hypothesis was that activation of the medial tibia rotators would increase the VM/VL ratio favourably to recruit the VM over the VL. They selected 24 normal healthy females to participate in the study, all of whom had no injury to the knee, were not athletes and had a Q angle of 14-17 degrees. They had the subjects perform 4 series of contractions with 3 repetitions of each � a total of 12 maximum contractions held for 5 seconds with a 2 min rest. They randomised the sequence of contractions to avoid the fatigue effect. The 4 series were, isometric quadriceps contraction, isometric with forced medial tibial rotation with the tibia internally rotated, neutral rotation and externally rotated.
They found that significant differences existed between VM/VL ration with no tibial rotation and with forced activation of tibial rotators. It did not matter if the leg was medially rotated, neutral or externally rotated, contraction of the medial tibial rotators preferentially recruited VM over VL during isometric quadriceps contraction. The final study from Plymouth in the United Kingdom assessed the VM/VL activation in 3 commonly used rehabilitation exercises – leg extension, squat with resisted adduction and lunge. They selected 22 healthy asymptomatic subjects (11 men and 11 women) to perform the series of exercises. They initially collected normalised data for maximum EMG activity by
performing repeat maximal isometric quadriceps contractions at 45 degrees of knee flexion. This was done over three trials. They then had the subjects perform 3 trials of the following exercises; 1. Knee extension � seated and contracting the thigh with the knee from 90 degrees to full extension. 2. Double leg squat with isometric hip adduction. With the back flat against a wall and a pillow between the knees, the subject squatted to 45 degrees with constant pressure against the pillow. 3. Lunge exercise. Standing in a stride stance position the knee was flexed to 45 degrees followed by a return to full extension.
What they found was that the squat with the pillow and the lunge produced a greater VM/VL ratio than knee extension. There was no difference between the squat and the lunge with VM/ VL ratio, but the squat showed greater VM activation than the lunge. Furthermore, the leg extension showed greater VL than VM activation. The lunge
exercise showed the best idealised ratio of 1.1 with the VM/VL. Swimmers who covered more than 35 km in training were 4 times more likely to have tendinopathy than those who swam less.
Need to know Is any of it really new?
The first study from Stanford University is the first study to look at standing MRI images of patella position and have this correlated with EMG data for VM activation
delay during walking and running. Previous studies had looked at supine MRI of the patella with the leg relaxed. The patella engages the trochlear groove at 30 degrees knee bend so patients suffering from patellofemoral pain tend to notice their pain once the patella engages into the groove.
By investigating the patella position in standing, it would more approximate what the patella does in weightbearing activities such as walking.
The UK study is one of the first to have studied the VM/VL ratio in a lunge position. Considering that this is a commonly used rehabilitation exercise, it adds to the evidence of the effectiveness of this exercise as a useful rehabilitation exercise for patellofemoral pain.
Does it challenge the consensus? The Australian EMG study does challenge previous research that If anything, the Standford University study demonstrates that evidence for patella maltracking and patellofemoral pain is in fact quite unrelated. Many of the subjects who suffered patellofemoral pain had normal patella tracking on MRI imaging.
Any clinical implications? Absolutely. If patellofemoral pain and patella maltracking and VM onset is only loosely correlated, then perhaps many of the causes of patellofemoral pain are unrelated to poorly functioning VM and patella maltracking. Perhaps reasons as simple as tight overall quadriceps which may increase the compression force between the patella and femur in knee flexion may be a simpler explanation. The study from Portugal adds another dimension to VMO rehabilitation. By actively internally rotating the tibia (even isometrically) the VM increases its activity. The suggestion is that the VMO also acts as a tibial internal rotator due to its position on the medial patella. However, they measured the activity at 90 degrees knee flexion, a position not suitable for painful knees and post-operative knees. The UK study adds further credibility to the understanding that closed kinetic chain exercises are more favourable for knee rehabilitation than open kinetic chain exercises. Possibly the lunge is a better exercise for gaining preferential 1.1 ratio of activation but the squat with the isometric hip adduction may be better if the goal is to selectively activate the VM.
Any loose ends? Unfortunately for the Stanford University study, the MRI images of the patella were only taken at 5 degrees knee flexion and not 30 degrees. It would be interesting to view the patella position at greater angles of knee bend whilst standing. Furthermore, it cannot be concluded that what a patella to femur relationship looks like in standing is the same as what happens in walking/running. Due the impact of gait on the limb, perhaps the patella maltracking may be more pronounced due to the influence of the supporting soft tissues such as VL, ITB and also hip joint position. Furthermore, the Stanford University study did not differentiate from the EMG data if the activity was from the Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO) or the entire VM. Perhaps with more defined EMG analysis of the VMO � which has been shown to be a significant patella stabilizer � the correlation between VM delay and knee pain may have been more pronounced. It would be interesting if the Portuguese study also looked at their study with the knee flexed to 60 and 30 degrees knee flexion.
Perhaps the knee angle plays a large part on selective activation of the VM when the tibial rotators are activated. Furthermore, they did not specify how much force was placed on the tibia to be resisted for the medial rotation. This may also have a bearing in the clinical setting. Similar to the Portuguese study, the UK study only looked at the effect of the exercises on normal subjects. Would the results have been different in patients with patellofemoral pain?
The first rule of diet success is to make changes you can stick with for the long term. And that means scheduling — not skipping — meals and snacks. This keeps you feeling satisfied and helps you say no to tempting high-fat foods.
You might do best on a plan with many small meals throughout the day. Or maybe a schedule of three meals, two small snacks and a low-calorie dessert would work better for you. People often find that mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks help them stick to a diet.
For a small-meal schedule, you might plan out five 200- to 250-calorie meals for 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For a three-meal/two-snack schedule, you could schedule breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, a mid-afternoon snack and then dinner with dessert. Schedule snacks for about two hours after breakfast and lunch.
Once you decide on a schedule, plan out your meals and snacks. Using a diet diary can help keep you on track. Pick and choose from lean protein, low- or no-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and some heart-healthy fats.
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Snacks can be a great way to get more fruits and vegetables into your day.
Great veggie snacks include:
Bell pepper strips.
Baby carrots.
Pea pods.
For fruit snacks, consider:
Small apples or pears.
A cup of melon chunks or berries.
A dozen red or green grapes.
A diet-friendly dessert of frozen yogurt and berries after dinner will keep you from missing high-calorie pies and cakes.
But what about calories? In general, aim for 1,000 to 1,200 a day if you’re a woman, 1,200 to 1,600 if you’re a man.
Bottom line: It might take some time to find the right eating schedule for your lifestyle, but nailing this first step will help you lose weight and keep it off.
News stories are written and provided by HealthDay and do not reflect federal policy, the views of MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
Additional Topics: Weight Loss Eases Back Pain
Back pain and symptoms of sciatica can affect a majority of the population throughout their lifetime. Research studies have demonstrated that people who are overweight or obese experience more back complications than people with a healthy weight. A proper nutrition along with regular physical fitness can help with weight loss as well as help maintain a healthy weight to eliminate symptoms of back pain and sciatica. Chiropractic care is also another natural form of treatment which treats back pain and sciatica utilizing manual spinal adjustments and manipulations.
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a baffling disorder that affects an estimated 1 million Americans, has been strongly linked to imbalances in gut bacteria in a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
The researchers found abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria are found in people with the condition — formally known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), according to the study published in the journal Microbiome.
The findings offer new hope for an effective new way to diagnose and treat ME/CFS, a complex, sometimes-debilitating disorder that can interfere with activities of daily living.
Symptoms include extreme fatigue after exertion, muscle and joint pain, cognitive dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and orthostatic intolerance (light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting when standing upright).
Up to 90 percent of ME/CFS patients also have irritable bowel syndrome IBS, past research has shown. But the Columbia University study is among the first to disentangle microbiome imbalances in individuals with ME/CFS and IBS.
“Individuals with ME/CFS have a distinct mix of gut bacteria and related metabolic disturbances that may influence the severity of their disease,” says co-lead investigator Dr. Dorottya Nagy-Szakal.
The findings suggest sufferers may be able to ease their symptoms by incorporating certain probiotics — healthy bacteria — in their diets, to balance their gut bacteria.
To reach their conclusions, the researchers tracked 50 ME/CFS patients and 50 others without the condition. They tested subjects’ fecal samples for bacterial species, and blood samples for immune molecules.
The study’s key findings show that:
Levels of distinct intestinal bacterial species —Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, Dorea, Coprococcus, Clostridium, Ruminococcus, Coprobacillus — are strongly associated with ME/CFS.
The abundance of these species appears to be predictive of a ME/CFS diagnosis.
An abundance of Alistipes and low levels of Faecalibacterium are the top biomarkers of ME/CFS with IBS. Increased Bacteroides abundance and decreased Bacteroides vulgatus are the top biomarkers of ME/CFS without IBS.
The researchers also noted the severity of patients’ symptoms — such as pain and fatigue — correlated with the abundance of distinct bacterial types.
“Our analysis suggests that we may be able to subtype patients with ME/CFS by analyzing their fecal microbiome,” says co-lead investigator Dr. Brent L. Williams, Ph.D. “Subtyping may provide clues to understanding differences in manifestations of disease.”
The study also points toward a possible mechanism behind the development of ME/CFS.
“ME/CFS may involve a breakdown in the bidirectional communication between the brain and the gut mediated by bacteria, their metabolites, and the molecules they influence,” explains senior author Dr. W. Ian Lipkin.
“By identifying the specific bacteria involved, we are one step closer to more accurate diagnosis and targeted therapies.”
So far, researchers have not identified the cause of ME/CFS. Nor are there any standard diagnostic lab tests or federally-approved treatments for the condition. For reasons that are unclear, women are two to four more times likely than men to have ME/CFS.
Because MD/CFS is so variable, treatment focuses on individual symptom control. Conventional approaches include prescription medications to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia; graded exercise, physical therapy, and psychological counseling including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Adjunctive therapies to help manage pain and fatigue include:
Acupuncture.
Biofeedback.
Deep breathing exercises.
Hypnosis.
Massage.
Meditation.
Muscle relaxation techniques.
Yoga or tai chi.
Preliminary but inconclusive research suggests that some natural remedies may be helpful for ME/CFS, according to the Mayo Clinic. These include:
Magnesium injected into the muscles of people with low red blood cell magnesium.
A combination supplement containing fish oil and evening primrose oil.
Melatonin.
Nicotinamide.
Adenine dinucleotide hydrate (NADH).
Coenzyme Q10.
Propionyl-L-carnitine.
D-ribose.
Although the new Columbia University study suggests that probiotic supplements may be helpful for ME/CFS, more research is needed, experts say.
A 2009 study of 39 ME/CFS patients, however, showed that the Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) was associated with significantly reduced anxiety symptoms compared to placebo.
Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Alexander Jimenez takes a closer look at turmeric and its benefits.
Is the herb turmeric actually the new wonder drug? Or can it be just that recent scientific studies have demonstrated North Americans that there really may be something to the claims. This relative of ginger has been touted as a cure for everything from osteoarthritis to ringworm to depression. A study has linked it to delayed onset of type 2 diabetes and, other information suggests it may help patients with cancer.
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How Turmeric Relieved My Back Pain
My first introduction for this wonder spice was in the whispering of a fellow customer at physical therapy�a lovely dancer recovering from knee surgery. While she was hobbling around on crutches, she never stopped grinning. Make that laughing and smiling. I wondered what her secret was. I mean come on�I have chronic back pain resulting from degenerative disc disease, and the favorable mind-set tactic had attempted, but that wasn�t always easy.
One morning during our daily exercises we began to speak. She told me turmeric was her go to drugs for inflammation. At the time, I discounted it and distinctly remember thinking��Yeah, right How could something as easy as a spice that may be easily added to any diet be powerful enough to remove pain and stiffness?
Months passed. Physical therapy became a distant memory. The stiffness in my own back diminished but still lingered. I was too young to feel this damn old! The exact instant of action is uncertain to me now but somewhere along the way I woke up stiff yet again, along with thinking of turmeric came dashing over me. A light bulb have been turned on that wasn�t burning out. �Why not?� I presumed. What do I have to reduce?
Turning To Turmeric
I started with nutritional supplements and added one 450 mg capsule (about a teaspoon full) from Nature’s Bounty to my day-to-day yogurt. I dumped it in and just broke it open. I liked it so much I began adding the spice to my food�sprinkling it liberally on my salads, yogurt, mashed potatoes, soup…you name it. And sure enough, my back was even less stiff than before.
Please note, it may possibly not be helpful or safe to others while turmeric has worked wonders for me. Much like the ramifications of over the counter and prescription anti inflammatory medications, turmeric may thin the blood. In the event you take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, adding turmeric to your own diet may not be advisable.
I began looking more deeply into my remedy as I used myself as a guinea pig for testing. I had been utterly fascinated by the wide-ranging research behind this wonder drug. Turmeric has been used in India and over years for over 2,500 4,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine!
One of my favorite recipes is Butter Chicken and Rice (Recipe below). Not only does the recipe call for turmeric in the butter as well as on the chicken, however you can sprinkle it on your own rice, also. I’ve even discovered that substituting turmeric for salt provided new chances to add the spice to my food with a lot less sodium!
Turmeric�s Active Ingredient
Curcumin is the active substance that provides turmeric its distinctive golden color. Combined with the vibrant, shining color it provides, in my experience, the medicinal properties are equally as lovely. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory potentially Alzheimer’s Disease, Crohn’s disease, and effects imply it can benefit patients with arthritis.
Head, my health and my body rejoice and have already been glad to the superpower spice ever since. Approach and my energy level are among the most noticeable changes. When you’re able to move and exercise more, a confident approach is much more easy to adopt. When you get the key to alleviating it, your life changes, as anyone who has endured quietly with chronic pain can tell you. Without pain, you become alive. I discuss this story hoping turmeric will help to release other long-time sufferers from their prisons. Stay tuned for turmeric upgrades in my personal blog.
Fragrant�Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
As a miracle spice, turmeric is touted since early time. The crucial compound, curcumin, gives turmeric it�s vibrant, golden colour and well-being boosting super powers and is being used to take care of many anti-inflammatory ailments. Try this recipe that uses turmeric for a delicious, wholesome dinner!
2 Tbsp butter
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon grated gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground coriander cumin and
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1-1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper
1 whole cooked rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat cut up
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 Tbsp minced cilantro
Hot cooked basmati (optional)
Melt butter in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions. Cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are soft. About 5 minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, ginger root, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin. Cook 1 more minute.
Add brown sugar, chicken broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cut up chicken and sour cream. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve over hot basmati rice, if desired. Sprinkle a little turmeric directly on the rice also for much more health benefits.
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