***Active fascial contractility: Fascia may be able to contract in a smooth muscle-like manner and thereby influence musculoskeletal dynamics***
There is a manual therapy technique out there in "technique world" called Graston technique. I know here in AZ there are currently only about 8 certified practitioners, of which I am one. I have been a part of this technique working "miracles" on patients who have had problems that have been present for, in some cases, decades. There's actually nothing miraculous about it, it's just that it is one of the best methods I know of that effectively addresses the fascial component of injuries/conditions. The Rolfers have been privy to this since their existance. This article helps delve into the concept that the fascia can actually play an active role in drastically increasing muscle tension and that problems with this network can lead to chronic problems. Read more.

***Method of Defining Equol-Producer Status and Its Frequency among Vegetarians***
This is yet another example of how much we miss the point in mainstream medicine. We are so caught up in the idea of "antibiotic resistance" as it relates to antibiotic overuse that we miss the forest for the trees. While antibiotic resistance is a scary phenomena (we are now finding antibiotic resistant bacteria in infants who have never had antibiotics), the real problem is what happens when we destroy normal, healthy bacterial flora. As I've mentioned before, we've spent hundreds of thousands of years developing a symbiotic relationship w/ the bugs in our guts, and in the last 20 yrs or so we wipe them out indiscriminately. Key word here is "symbiotic," meaning benefit to both parties. Getting back to this study, we find that, over time, the bacteria in our gut adapt to our diets, with the possbility of producing even more beneficial compounds out of the foods we eat, in this case soy. Read more.

***Inhibition of allergen-induced airway inflammation and hyperreactivity by recombinant lactic-acid bacteria***
Speaking of symbiotic relationships, this study finds that lactic acid bacteria (like Lactobacillus) can help to calm airway inflammation (such as in asthma). So, with that being said, what happens to the 6 month old infant that is given antibiotics for an ear infection (which may be due to allergens such as dairy, NOT the bacteria itself)? The answer is probably quite simple. When we remove protection, we increase risk. Read more.

***Comparison of 4 Diets of Varying Glycemic Load on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Overweight and Obese Young Adults***
"Both high-protein and low-GI regimens increase body fat loss, but cardiovascular risk reduction is optimized by a high-carbohydrate, low-GI diet." Why is this such a hard concept to grasp for our culture??? More fruits and veggies, more whole grains, more beans. Less processed/refined carbs. We've spent untold millions of dollars in research trying to find out why we're all getting fatter. BUT, right now, for the next 15 minutes, for just $29.95 I can give you the answer... Read more.

***Presymptomatic Neuromuscular Disorders Disclosed Following Statin Treatment***
If there is any class of drugs that the drug companies and their reps ought to be patted on the back for successfully promoting the hell out of, it's statins. Because of this, and the wonderful commercials that make you think God himself will drop out of the sky and clean out your arteries if you take this drug, this class of drugs is among the top prescriptions written. But, it is not without its dark side...(...evil music playing in background...), the statins are HMG coenzyme A reductase inhibitors which is the exact same pathway the body uses to make CoQ10. In other words, statins, in addition to stopping the body's production of cholesterol, also lower levels of CoQ10, one of the body's most important players in making energy for the cell as well as one of the most potent protectors against oxidative stress. So, reduce the ability of a cell to create enough energy for itself (regardless of where the cell is--heart, muscle, brain...) and you're going to have the potential for some major problems. Read more.

***Dietary folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 and the risk of Parkinson disease***
Some interesting findings in this study. First of all, they looked at dietary intake, NOT supplements, and found that higher levels of B6 were very protective for Parkinsons (decreased risk over 50%), but ONLY in smokers. Don't ask me yet what the mechanism of this protection is, but I'm sure we'll have an answer in another 10 yrs or so.. Read more.

***Magnesium supplement intake and C-reactive protein levels in adults***
Given that inflammation is a major player in most, if not all, chronic diseases, anything that can lower inflammation is going to have a postive effect on our risk of chronic disease. This study finds that patients with low dietary intake of magnesium, those taking magnesium supplementation had lower CRP levels, a marker of inflammation. I usually don't recommend magnesium separately (except in cases of constipation, in which it can work very well), but a good quality multi should have the magnesium needed when coupled with a good quality diet. Read more.

***Oxidatively modified autoantigens in autoimmune diseases***
Only recently have we begun to change our views on autoimmune conditions. We used to view these conditions as a dysfunction of the immune system--it was attacking our own body and we needed to suppress the immune system to control the disease state. However, once we started taking a much closer look, we started to realize that the immune system was actually performing exactly as it was supposed to. The problem is that there is excessive oxidative damage to the tissues and the immune system is working to remove this oxidatively damaged tissue. Oxidatively damaged DNA in lupus, oxidatively damaged Type 2 collagen in RA, etc... This can drastically impact the way these conditions need to be treated, and the best method of treatment HAS to include lifestyle modifications to lower overall oxidative stress and inflammation. Read more.

***Altered Skeletal Muscle Subsarcolemmal Mitochondrial Compartment During Catch-Up Fat After Caloric Restriction***
While there will be no jaws dropping if I mention that the rates of obesity are skyrocketing and that most weight loss programs out there do not work and frequently result in rebound weight gain greater than what was lost in the first place. The whole idea of skipping meals or dramatically cutting calories for a short period of time will result in loss of lean body mass and the body's attempt to conserve energy. This is NOT the calorie restriction w/o nutrient restriction, which is not short term and is not the semistarvation state this study refers to. Read more.

***Homocysteine-Reducing Strategies Improve Symptoms in Chronic Schizophrenic Patients with Hyperhomocysteinemia***
A woman going to graduate school for psychology told me one of her professors mentioned in class that medications are the only approach for schizophrenia. Out of all the psychological problems out there, I think schizophrenia has one of the largest bodies of evidence suggesting physiological imbalances that lead to symptoms, and that treatment that addresses these physiological imbalances have an impact on symptoms. This article again supports this concept. Read more.

Dr. James Bogash, D.C.
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