Did you catch us Sunday?
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 00:30
Dr. Larry Hoberman was with Dr. Edward Staffel's this past Sunday, March 11, on KTSA (550 AM).
You can now listen to the live show ANYTIME here!
General Wellness
The Gut-Brain-Skin Connection and the Benefits of Probiotics
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 01:53
Greetings EndoMune Subscribers!
March is the month we shake off the winter blues and start thinking about spring flowers and beautiful days. On the flip side, it is also the time we must complete taxes; or for students, prepare for midterm exams. Basically, March is a happy month mixed with some stress.
This month I want to discuss two common chronic skin conditions affected by stress: Acne vulgarus and Acne Roseaca.
Emotional Stress Leads To Bodily Stress
A well-respected medical journal, Gut Pathogens, published an interesting article1 last year that outlined how emotional stress has an impact upon common skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
Consider these two cases:
9 Tips for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 22:00
What a terrific time of the year! We just finished sharing a relaxing turkey meal with family and friends, and now it’s time to focus on preparing for the upcoming holidays. This includes shopping in the malls, enjoying holiday treats and parties, and traveling to visit family and friends or going on a vacation.
Unfortunately, the exposure to others and consuming sweets and alcohol is challenging our immune system. This newsletter is about the top nine ways to boost our immune system and avoid developing cold and flu symptoms during this season.
Probiotics and the Prevention of Food Allergies (July 2011)
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 16:45
Most of us are familiar with the term “food allergy.” Case in point, children with an allergy to peanuts can experience allergic reactions ranging from hives to coma, or even death. Sensitized children must have medication with them at all times to immediately treat reactions.
Strict avoidance of peanuts is their sole option to stay well. Schools have tried to create awareness for students and their parents to avoid bringing foods like peanut butter to school if there is a child with a peanut allergy.
In the last two weeks, there have been a number of news reports on the dramatic increase in food allergies experienced by children.
Side Effects of Heartburn Drugs
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 00:00
According to Heath.com, too many people are taking heartburn drugs. These drugs, while beneficial for certain ailments, may have more negative consequences that outweigh the benefits.
Two of the new studies found that proton pump inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of infection from the bacterium Clostridium difficile, a hard-to-treat intestinal infection that can occur in people taking antibiotics. C. difficile typically results in severe diarrhea but can lead to removal of the colon or even death in extreme cases.
"Genetic Blueprint" for Gut Bacteria Developed
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00
Researchers recently developed and released a genetic blueprint of the bacteria within the human gut. Home to billions of microbes, our guts are a major component of our immunity and the birthplace of various diseases and digestive disorders. With a map to our guts, this research will help with future studies aiming to find cures for ailments such as ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
According to a recent Yahoo! News article:
More than 100 researchers working over two years found some 3.3 million distinct genes spread across at least 1,000 species of single-celled organisms, virtually all bacteria.
IBS Sufferers Not at Greater Risk for Colon Cancer
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 00:00
Some very reassuring news was just released from a recent research study. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients to be at no greater risk than healthy patients for polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
According to the article:
This research shows that it is unnecessary to order colonoscopies for patients with IBS, unless they show alarming symptoms like unexplained weight loss or anaemia, bleeding from the GI tract, or have a family history of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or celiac disease, says Dr. Chey.
Probiotics May Decrease Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 00:00
Our March newsletter was just issued this week, and it addresses some interesting research findings with regard to the anti-cancer effect of probiotics and the ability of probiotics to assist with decreasing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. Excerpts from the article are as follows:
There have been a number of studies on probiotics protective effect against colon cancer (10). There are no direct experimental investigations for cancer suppression in human subjects using probiotics. However, there are a wealth of studies indicating indirect evidence for cancer suppression in human subjects. This study helps to identify one of the mechanisms how probiotics can prevent cancer development. Bottom line, it doesn’t hurt to take a probiotic.
What Causes Gas - Is it a Normal Occurence?
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 00:00
All humans have gas in their gastrointestinal tract. The type of food, and beverages consumed and whether the individual smokes or chews gum will have a significant impact on the amount of gas produced and passed. Carbonated beverages will increase intestinal gas. Eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and high fiber grains increases intestinal gas formation.
Dependent upon how it is measured, the gas in the intestinal tract varies from 3 to 6 ounces. The average adult produces 16 to 48 ounces of intestinal gas resulting in about 14 to 23 gas passages/day.
Chronic Stress Leads to High Fat Consumption
Submitted by Dr. Hoberman on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 00:00
It’s no secret that many people, particularly women, turn to food when depressed or dealing with emotional anguish. A recent study confirms this behavior for individuals dealing with chronic stress.
The survey was confucted by the University fo California-San Francisco, and was the largest survey of its kind to study the relationship between chronic stress and eating behaviors. According to USA Today:
…people who had greater chronic stress were more likely than the other survey participants to say they ate high-fat foods and felt they lacked control over their eating and hunger.
