Alternative Health Bloghttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog_rssAlternative Health Blog by Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D.Eating More Fruits and Vegetables and Less Refined Cereals May be Associated with Lower Risk of Stomach Cancerhttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/eating_more_fruits_and_vegetables_and_less_refined_cereals_may_be_associated_with_lower_risk_of_stomach_cancer/344http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/eating_more_fruits_and_vegetables_and_less_refined_cereals_may_be_associated_with_lower_risk_of_stomach_cancer/344In a case-control study involving 230 subjects with incident histologically confirmed stomach cancer and 547 healthy controls, regular consumption of fruits and vegetables may exert a protective effect against risk of stomach cancer, whereas higher intake of refined cereals may increase the risk ofFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Higher Levels of Vitamin D May Be Associated with a Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in Women and Younger Subjectshttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/higher_levels_of_vitamin_d_may_be_associated_with_a_lower_risk_of_lung_cancer_in_women_and_younger_subjects/343http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/higher_levels_of_vitamin_d_may_be_associated_with_a_lower_risk_of_lung_cancer_in_women_and_younger_subjects/343In a prospective study involving 6,937 men and women, higher levels of vitamin D were associated with a significantly lower risk of lung cancer in women and younger participants. During a maximum follow-up of 24 years, 122 cases of lung cancer were identified. After adjusting for potentialThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Ginger Supplementation May Exert a Beneficial Effect on Lipid Profile in Subjects with Hyperlipidemiahttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/ginger_supplementation_may_exert_a_beneficial_effect_on_lipid_profile_in_subjects_with_hyperlipidemia/342http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/ginger_supplementation_may_exert_a_beneficial_effect_on_lipid_profile_in_subjects_with_hyperlipidemia/342In a randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 85 patients with hyperlipidemia, results indicate that consumption of ginger may exert a lipid lowering effect. The patients were randomized to ginger (ginger capsules 3g/day) or placebo for a period of 45 days. At intervention end, significantWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Curcumin Supplementation May Reduce Glycemia and Risk of Vascular Inflammation in Diabeticshttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/curcumin_supplementation_may_reduce_glycemia_and_risk_of_vascular_inflammation_in_diabetics/341http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/curcumin_supplementation_may_reduce_glycemia_and_risk_of_vascular_inflammation_in_diabetics/341In this study, involving a cell culture study and an animal study (diabetic rat model), results found that the detrimental effects of high glucose on lipid peroxidation, IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, and TNF-alpha secretion were inhibited by curcumin in cultured monocytes. In rats, diabetes was found toTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Gingko Biloba Extract May Improve Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementiahttp://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/gingko_biloba_extract_may_improve_neuropsychiatric_symptoms_of_dementia/340http://www.alternativehealthjournal.com/blog/1/gingko_biloba_extract_may_improve_neuropsychiatric_symptoms_of_dementia/340In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 22-week study involving 400 patients with dementia, treatment with a gingko biloba extract (240 mg/d EGb 761®) was found to be associated with improvements in SKT test battery score and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In addition, the mean caregiverMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500