JANUARY 2, 2019 MARSHMALLOW
I consider this herb to be used for gastrointestinal problems especially irritable bowel disease or inflammatory bowel disease. I usually combine it with meadowsweet, raspberry and slipper elm.
It has been used since the time of the Pharaohs and fed the gods for centuries. It has used extensively in the kitchen It is the root that is used and only a little.
When you need a good gastrointestinal tea , try GUTSY sold exclusively by Botanical Bounty in New York City. You can buy it on line or stop by 115 East 57th street 16th floor NYC
www.botanicalbounty.org
646-723 1823
Until tomorrow…
DECEMBER 29-30, 2018 AIMOVIG
This new drug sounds foreign- AIMOVIG - This is a new class of drugs approved for prevention of migraines. It is a fully monoclonal antibody and the first in its class- a calcitonin gene related peptide receptor agonist. The recommended dose is 70 mg once a month-as a prevention- available as a single dose prefilled syringe.
It is estimated that 40 % of sufferers need a preventive drug.
I have never suffered from a migraine. I know many patients that do suffer. I utilize a different treatment. I first try to find out the trigger whether food or different allergen
I then utilize some herbs as Jamaican Dogwood, Butterbur and even Feverfew.
Ask your doctor about this new injection. Also be aware that the cost is $575 per month
Until tomorrow…
DECEMBER 28, 2018 TIMING OF PROTEIN
I AM GLAD THIS QUESTION HAS FINALLY BEEN TESTED AND ANSWERED.
At the University of Arkansas a study was conducted on whether the timing of protein intake affects muscle strength, mass and function. It was a eight week trial . The authors found NO anabolic difference on protein timing. There are limitations to this study
The limitation is the study population-too small. The study was only 14 adults divided into two groups of 7 . One consumed protein during dinner only and the other group had protein throughout the day. There were measurements of lean body mass, whole body protein kinetics and muscle protein measured
Although the study showed no differences, I feel it needs to be studied with more patients and more dietary guidelines.
Until tomorrow….
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