A June 2017 study by Surrey University finds that, “postponing meal times by five hours delayed rhythms of blood sugar by the same time frame. This discovery demonstrates that mealtimes synchronise internal clocks that control rhythms of blood sugar concentration … people who struggle with circadian rhythm disorders, including shift workers and long haul flights, might consider timed meals to help re-synchronize their body clocks.”
Cocoa and chocolate good for cognition
In a May 2017 study, researchers at University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila and the University of Rome found that,
“Although randomized controlled trials investigating the acute effect of cocoa flavanols are sparse, most of them point towards a beneficial effect on cognitive performance. Participants showed, among others, enhancements in working memory performance and improved visual information processing after having had cocoa flavanols."
And for women, "eating cocoa after a night of total sleep deprivation actually counteracted the cognitive impairment (i.e. less accuracy in performing tasks) that such a night brings about. Promising results for people that suffer from chronic sleep deprivation or work shifts.”
A June 2017 study concluded that, “long-term, high intake of vegetable protein from such foods as whole grains, soy and tofu, may protect women from early menopause and could prolong reproductive function.”
Hakim Chisti in "The Traditional Healers Handbook" in a section called "Gnashing of teeth while sleeping" advises, "Give a purgative for the brain and massage the neck with oil before sleeping."
In the section describing brain purgatives, he advises, "1/2 teaspoon each of chamomile and marshmallow herb. Boil in 1 1/2 cups of water for 5 minutes. Cool, strain and drink."
An August 2013 study concluded that, “grandparents and grandchildren have real, measurable effects on each other's psychological well-being long into grandchildren's adulthood.”
"We found that an emotionally close grandparent-adult grandchild relationship was associated with fewer symptoms of depression for both generations,"
A June 2017 study found that, “fathers' increased involvement with child caregiving was linked with a decreased likelihood that their children would become obese from age 2 to 4.”
More involvement in, “physical child care (such as bathing and dressing children) and the frequency that they took children outside for walks and playtime were linked with a decreased likelihood of obesity in their young children."
Bath University, in a June 2017 study, concluded that, “Being married makes men gain weight, and the early days of fatherhood add to the problem.”
“There's no effect on male BMI if their wife becomes pregnant, but in the early years after childbirth men gain weight.”
“It confirms the idea that people who are single but seeking marriage have more incentive to stay fit and make more effort than those who are married. It also supports the theory that marriage leads to more social occasions involving richer foods, or more regular meals for men; while putting paid to the idea that married couples have better physical health because of increased social support.”
Someone called us today about their son who has autism. We referred them to Hakim Salim M. Khan of Leicester and Hakim Mohammad K Karim of Inverness. We understand that Hakim Mohamed Karim does hold Clinic sessions in London from time to time.
We also mentioned a BBC Radio 4 interview with Nura Aabe a British Somali woman whose son Zackie has autism.
We also mentioned holding therapy.
As-Suyuti in "Medicine of the Prophet" said, "The onion is hot and damp. Its virtue is that for the eater it remedies changes of water. It makes food tempting, gives coction to semen, and cuts phlegm. To smell an onion prevents vomiting after taking medicine. To eat meat with onions removes their unpleasant smell. From al-M‘awiyya comes this: The Prophet offered food with onions to some delegates and said: Eat of this seasoning and say: He who eats not of seasoning or of what diffuses the odour of the earth, such a man will suffer harm from its waters and will suffer injury.”
A May 2017 study concluded that, “Consuming moderate amounts of chocolate was associated with significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF)--a common and dangerous type of irregular heartbeat.”
“The benefit levelled off slightly with greater amounts of chocolate consumption, with those eating one or more servings per day having a 16% lower AF rate … Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended because many chocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems. But moderate intake of chocolate with high cocoa content may be a healthy choice."
A Colorado State University study in June 2017 found that, “Rice bran, the outer covering of the rice grain, has high nutritional value and is a rich source of proteins, fats, minerals and micronutrients such as B vitamins.”
"A single serving of rice bran ... delivers more than half of a person's daily requirements of important vitamins such as thiamine, niacin and vitamin B6."
A June 2017 study found several potential health benefits including, “improved blood pressure, blood sugar control, and gut health ... and promising outcomes on mango's potential to reduce the risk of metabolic disorders and chronic inflammation,"
In research published in a June 2017 study by Texas University, it identified, “several natural compounds found in food, including turmeric, apple peels and red grapes, as key ingredients that could thwart the growth of prostate cancer, the most common cancer afflicting U.S. men.”
“The researchers found that … the most promising active ingredients were ursolic acid, a waxy natural chemical found in apple peels and rosemary; curcumin, the bright yellow plant compound in turmeric; and resveratrol, a natural compound common to red grapes or berries.”
A June 2017 study concluded that, “drinking coffee and herbal tea may protect against liver fibrosis, estimated as the degree of liver stiffness, which is high in extensive scarring of the liver.”
A May 2017 study by Queensland University suggests that,
“There is good evidence that three grams or more of oats beta glucan consumption a day can help reduce cholesterol levels.”
The study follows and earlier Queensland University study that demonstrated that the beta glucan fibre in oats “can slow absorption of fats to reduce blood cholesterol.”
The University perfected, “a low-fat blueberry muffin recipe” which contain “three grams of beta glucans - a healthy soluble fibre that occurs naturally in the cell walls of oats and cereals, and meets the food standard guidelines for cholesterol-lowering properties.?”
Researchers said, “The trick was to avoid making the muffin gluggy from all the extra oat bran and beta glucan fibre." And concluded, “Eating a muffin a day is a convenient way for people to improve their heart health."
A May 2017 study of white button, shiitake and oyster mushrooms has shown that:
“Microwaving and grilling are the best processes to maintain the nutritional profile of mushrooms”
“Mushrooms are considered valuable health foods, since they have a significant amount of dietary fibre and are poor in calories and fat.”
“They have a good protein content (20-30% of dry matter) which includes most of the essential amino acids; also provide a nutritionally significant content of vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, D and E) and trace minerals such as zinc or selenium.”
“Mushrooms are also an important source of biologically active compounds with potential medicinal value such as beta glucans.”
“A little oil portion while grilling mushrooms is not a problem. This minimal amount will not cause nutrient loses by leaching; in fact, the antioxidant capacity can be even improved.”
“If olive oil is used, the fatty acid profile of the final preparation is enhanced with barely [any] increase in the calorie content."
"Frying and boiling treatments produced more severe losses in proteins and antioxidants compounds, probably due to the leaching of soluble substances in the water or in the oil, which may significantly influence the nutritional value of the final product"
A May 2017 study suggests that, “development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be arrested by switching from a high-glycaemic diet (starches as are found in white bread) to a low-glycaemic (starches found in whole grains). For the same amount of total carbohydrate, high-glycaemic diets release sugar into the blood stream more rapidly than low-glycaemic diets.”
May 2017 research concluded that, “exercising burns the fat found within bone marrow and offers evidence that this process improves bone quality and the amount of bone in a matter of weeks.”
The study also suggests that, “obese individuals - who often have worse bone quality - may derive even greater bone health benefits from exercising than their lean counterparts.”
Two May 2017 studies, “add to the evidence that dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can promote healthy aging”.
It was said, “A lot of research tells us that people need to be eating fish and fish oil to get neuro-protective effects from these particular fats, but this new finding suggests that even the fats that we get from nuts, seeds and oils can also make a difference in the brain,"
A May 2017 study concluded that, “Eating three or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day may lower your risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD)” and noted that, “Previous studies linked lower consumption of fruits and vegetables with the increased occurrence of coronary heart disease and stroke.”
