creating an ayurvedic rinse using hesh / ayurveda powders.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
AT TASTE HEAL: Ayurvedic Cookbook and Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda
Eat Taste Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living: an award-winning ayurvedic cookbook with over 150 ayurvedic recipes and a complete guide to the ayurveda lifestyle, and organic foods. Continue Reading >>
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ayurveda Herbal Remedy for Regulating Blood Sugar
The term diabetes is derived from the Greek word diabaínein that literally means "passing through," or "siphon", a reference to one of diabetes' major symptoms—excessive urine production.
Because insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose into most cells from the blood (primarily muscle and fat cells, but not central nervous system cells), deficiency of insulin or the insensitivity of its receptors plays a central role in all forms of diabetes mellitus.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
In order to determine whether or not a patient has pre-diabetes or diabetes, health care providers conduct a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Either test can be used to diagnose pre-diabetes or diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, faster, and less expensive to perform.
Major Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision and frequent urination. Some people have no symptoms. A blood test can show if you have diabetes. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your glucose level and take medicine if prescribed.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women - about 135,000 cases in the United States each year.
Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. There are 54 million Americans who have pre-diabetes, in addition to the 20.8 million with diabetes.
Diabetes Symptoms
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are often dramatic and come on very suddenly.
Type 1 diabetes is usually recognized in childhood or early adolescence, often in association with an illness (such as a virus) or injury.
The extra stress can cause diabetic ketoacidosis.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis include nausea and vomiting. Dehydration and often-serious disturbances in blood levels of potassium follow.
Without treatment, ketoacidosis can lead to coma and death.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often subtle and may be attributed to aging or obesity.
A person may have type 2 diabetes for many years without knowing it.
People with type 2 diabetes can develop hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome.
Type 2 diabetes can be precipitated by steroids and stress.
If not properly treated, type 2 diabetes can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and nerve damage.
Common symptoms of both major types of diabetes
Fatigue: In diabetes, the body is inefficient and sometimes unable to use glucose for fuel. The body switches over to metabolizing fat, partially or completely, as a fuel source. This process requires the body to use more energy. The end result is feeling fatigued or constantly tired.
Unexplained weight loss: People with diabetes are unable to process many of the calories in the foods they eat. Thus, they may lose weight even though they eat an apparently appropriate or even excessive amount of food. Losing sugar and water in the urine and the accompanying dehydration also contributes to weight loss.
Excessive thirst (polydipsia): A person with diabetes develops high blood sugar levels. The body tries to counteract this by sending a signal to the brain to dilute the blood, which translates into thirst. The body encourages more water consumption to dilute the high blood sugar back to normal levels and to compensate for the water lost by excessive urination.
Excessive urination (polyuria): Another way the body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood is to excrete it in the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
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Because insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose into most cells from the blood (primarily muscle and fat cells, but not central nervous system cells), deficiency of insulin or the insensitivity of its receptors plays a central role in all forms of diabetes mellitus.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
In order to determine whether or not a patient has pre-diabetes or diabetes, health care providers conduct a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). Either test can be used to diagnose pre-diabetes or diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends the FPG because it is easier, faster, and less expensive to perform.
Major Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision and frequent urination. Some people have no symptoms. A blood test can show if you have diabetes. Exercise, weight control and sticking to your meal plan can help control your diabetes. You should also monitor your glucose level and take medicine if prescribed.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women - about 135,000 cases in the United States each year.
Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. There are 54 million Americans who have pre-diabetes, in addition to the 20.8 million with diabetes.
Diabetes Symptoms
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are often dramatic and come on very suddenly.
Type 1 diabetes is usually recognized in childhood or early adolescence, often in association with an illness (such as a virus) or injury.
The extra stress can cause diabetic ketoacidosis.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis include nausea and vomiting. Dehydration and often-serious disturbances in blood levels of potassium follow.
Without treatment, ketoacidosis can lead to coma and death.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often subtle and may be attributed to aging or obesity.
A person may have type 2 diabetes for many years without knowing it.
People with type 2 diabetes can develop hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome.
Type 2 diabetes can be precipitated by steroids and stress.
If not properly treated, type 2 diabetes can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and nerve damage.
Common symptoms of both major types of diabetes
Fatigue: In diabetes, the body is inefficient and sometimes unable to use glucose for fuel. The body switches over to metabolizing fat, partially or completely, as a fuel source. This process requires the body to use more energy. The end result is feeling fatigued or constantly tired.
Unexplained weight loss: People with diabetes are unable to process many of the calories in the foods they eat. Thus, they may lose weight even though they eat an apparently appropriate or even excessive amount of food. Losing sugar and water in the urine and the accompanying dehydration also contributes to weight loss.
Excessive thirst (polydipsia): A person with diabetes develops high blood sugar levels. The body tries to counteract this by sending a signal to the brain to dilute the blood, which translates into thirst. The body encourages more water consumption to dilute the high blood sugar back to normal levels and to compensate for the water lost by excessive urination.
Excessive urination (polyuria): Another way the body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood is to excrete it in the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
more information about AyurGold: http://www.ayurgold.com/index.htm?aff=dreddyclinic
When Communication Is Lost
(HealthDay News) -- Imagine you're in a foreign country where learning the language is incredibly hard, if not impossible.
No one understands what you're saying. You can't comprehend a word. The best you can do is point and gesture, and hope the other person understands what you're trying to get across.
You're now in a position to better understand what a person suffering from aphasia goes through on a daily basis. Caused by injury to the brain, often due to stroke, aphasia affects the production or comprehension of speech, be it verbal or written.
People with mild cases can blend in easily with the world, the only clue a verbal miscue here or there. But those with severe cases can find themselves completely alienated from everyone.
The worst part is, cognition is not affected. People think as clearly as they ever did. They simply can't communicate.
"There are patients who can fluently say something that sounds like a sentence, but it's just garbage," said speech language pathologist Paul Rao, vice president of clinical services, quality improvement and corporate compliance at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. "It's one of the least understood disabilities in the world, because these people cannot communicate for themselves.
Aphasia is believed to affect about one million people in the United States, according to the National Aphasia Association. Stroke is the most common cause of brain injuries that result in the disorder.
Aphasia affects everyone differently, depending on the sort of brain damage a person has sustained. Some may be able to speak but can't understand what is said to them. For others, the reverse is true.
"What makes the science very difficult in this field is that no two brain injuries are identical and, therefore, no two aphasias are identical," said Dr. Steven Small, professor of neurology and psychology at the University of Chicago and medical director of the Comprehensive Aphasia Center of Chicago.
Several major defined forms of aphasia include:
Broca's aphasia, in which damage to the frontal lobe of the brain severely limits speech. People with this form of the disorder frequently speak in short, meaningful phrases produced with great effort that usually consist of fewer than four words. They are able to understand the speech of others, more or less.
A person with Broca's aphasia may say, "Walk dog" meaning, "I will take the dog for a walk," according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, the same sentence could also mean, "You take the dog for a walk," or "The dog walked out of the yard."
Wernicke's aphasia, in which damage to the temporal lobe results in speech that contains long sentences with no meaning, or additional, unnecessary or newly created words. People with this type of aphasia usually have great difficulty understanding speech and are often unaware of their mistakes.
An example of Wernicke's aphasia speech, according to the NIH: "You know that smoodle pinkered and that I want to get him round and take care of him like you want before," meaning, "The dog needs to go out so I will take him for a walk."
Global aphasia, which results from severe damage to extensive portions of the language areas of the brain. People struggling with global aphasia have severe communication difficulties and can be extremely limited in their ability to speak or comprehend.
Treatment for aphasia up until now has been limited mainly to speech therapy, helping people either re-learn speech or pick up tactics for getting around the roadblocks now present in their minds.
One very important way to cope with aphasia is to focus on non-verbal skills, Rao said.
"Non-verbal communication is often better in these people," he said. "It's what you'd do in Italy. You'd use gestures to communicate things such as you need something to drink. If someone gave you hell on the highway, you wouldn't know what they were saying, but you would know to back off."
Rao often begins his work with aphasia patients by creating clear "yes" and "no" signals, which he considers the most essential basic form of communication.
"If it's not the nodding up and down, it's the thumbs-up or thumbs-down," Rao said. "I start that right off the bat for folks with severe aphasia."
Ongoing research may end up providing a better way to improve the benefits of speech therapy, Small said.
The goal of the research is to find techniques that will make the brain more adaptive to speech therapy -- in Small's words, "to change the brain, and then have the speech pathologist help change the brain in the right way."
Techniques under investigation include magnetic or electrical stimulation of the brain, as well as several promising drugs, he said.
Most important, Small said, is making sure the aphasia patient doesn't end up being ignored because of the disability. He cited the example of a woman who was facing a surgical procedure, and her doctors ignored her as they discussed it. Small made a point of asking the woman directly if she wanted the surgery, and she communicated -- she gave a thumbs-up.
"People who have aphasia need to be included in life," he said. "You need to have patience speaking with them. But if you have patience, they have a lot to say."
More information
To learn more, visit The National Aphasia Association.
No one understands what you're saying. You can't comprehend a word. The best you can do is point and gesture, and hope the other person understands what you're trying to get across.
You're now in a position to better understand what a person suffering from aphasia goes through on a daily basis. Caused by injury to the brain, often due to stroke, aphasia affects the production or comprehension of speech, be it verbal or written.
People with mild cases can blend in easily with the world, the only clue a verbal miscue here or there. But those with severe cases can find themselves completely alienated from everyone.
The worst part is, cognition is not affected. People think as clearly as they ever did. They simply can't communicate.
"There are patients who can fluently say something that sounds like a sentence, but it's just garbage," said speech language pathologist Paul Rao, vice president of clinical services, quality improvement and corporate compliance at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. "It's one of the least understood disabilities in the world, because these people cannot communicate for themselves.
Aphasia is believed to affect about one million people in the United States, according to the National Aphasia Association. Stroke is the most common cause of brain injuries that result in the disorder.
Aphasia affects everyone differently, depending on the sort of brain damage a person has sustained. Some may be able to speak but can't understand what is said to them. For others, the reverse is true.
"What makes the science very difficult in this field is that no two brain injuries are identical and, therefore, no two aphasias are identical," said Dr. Steven Small, professor of neurology and psychology at the University of Chicago and medical director of the Comprehensive Aphasia Center of Chicago.
Several major defined forms of aphasia include:
Broca's aphasia, in which damage to the frontal lobe of the brain severely limits speech. People with this form of the disorder frequently speak in short, meaningful phrases produced with great effort that usually consist of fewer than four words. They are able to understand the speech of others, more or less.
A person with Broca's aphasia may say, "Walk dog" meaning, "I will take the dog for a walk," according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, the same sentence could also mean, "You take the dog for a walk," or "The dog walked out of the yard."
Wernicke's aphasia, in which damage to the temporal lobe results in speech that contains long sentences with no meaning, or additional, unnecessary or newly created words. People with this type of aphasia usually have great difficulty understanding speech and are often unaware of their mistakes.
An example of Wernicke's aphasia speech, according to the NIH: "You know that smoodle pinkered and that I want to get him round and take care of him like you want before," meaning, "The dog needs to go out so I will take him for a walk."
Global aphasia, which results from severe damage to extensive portions of the language areas of the brain. People struggling with global aphasia have severe communication difficulties and can be extremely limited in their ability to speak or comprehend.
Treatment for aphasia up until now has been limited mainly to speech therapy, helping people either re-learn speech or pick up tactics for getting around the roadblocks now present in their minds.
One very important way to cope with aphasia is to focus on non-verbal skills, Rao said.
"Non-verbal communication is often better in these people," he said. "It's what you'd do in Italy. You'd use gestures to communicate things such as you need something to drink. If someone gave you hell on the highway, you wouldn't know what they were saying, but you would know to back off."
Rao often begins his work with aphasia patients by creating clear "yes" and "no" signals, which he considers the most essential basic form of communication.
"If it's not the nodding up and down, it's the thumbs-up or thumbs-down," Rao said. "I start that right off the bat for folks with severe aphasia."
Ongoing research may end up providing a better way to improve the benefits of speech therapy, Small said.
The goal of the research is to find techniques that will make the brain more adaptive to speech therapy -- in Small's words, "to change the brain, and then have the speech pathologist help change the brain in the right way."
Techniques under investigation include magnetic or electrical stimulation of the brain, as well as several promising drugs, he said.
Most important, Small said, is making sure the aphasia patient doesn't end up being ignored because of the disability. He cited the example of a woman who was facing a surgical procedure, and her doctors ignored her as they discussed it. Small made a point of asking the woman directly if she wanted the surgery, and she communicated -- she gave a thumbs-up.
"People who have aphasia need to be included in life," he said. "You need to have patience speaking with them. But if you have patience, they have a lot to say."
More information
To learn more, visit The National Aphasia Association.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sebahu!
Sebahu.com now has over 450 files and its rank improved over 900% and yet it remains a free site. This Holistic Health Information site gives everyone access to learn things like: how to prevent disease, treat a variety of illnesses, how to never diet -to loose weight- ever again and be healthier for it, read book reviews, find a variety of food recipes and learn about traditional forms of healing from around the globe that have been around for well over 5,000 years. Continue Reading >>
Thursday, August 21, 2008
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is a science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life. Read More >>
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AyurCold - Cold & Flu
AyurGold - Healthy Blood
Ayurstate - Prostate Care
Ayurtox - Body Detox
Cardiofy - Heart Care
ClariMind - Memory
Cosmic Joy - Mood
Immunice - Immunity
Joint Mender - Joint Care
Kama Raja - Male Virility
Kama Rani - Female Libido
Mystic Sleep - Insomnia
PMS Lite - PMS Relief
Radiancio - Beauty
Sherpa Strength - Power
Yogic Slim - Weight Loss
Youtharia - Anti-Aging
AyurCat - Cat Health
AyurDog - Dog Health
Visit us laso at:
AyurCold - Cold & Flu
AyurGold - Healthy Blood
Ayurstate - Prostate Care
Ayurtox - Body Detox
Cardiofy - Heart Care
ClariMind - Memory
Cosmic Joy - Mood
Immunice - Immunity
Joint Mender - Joint Care
Kama Raja - Male Virility
Kama Rani - Female Libido
Mystic Sleep - Insomnia
PMS Lite - PMS Relief
Radiancio - Beauty
Sherpa Strength - Power
Yogic Slim - Weight Loss
Youtharia - Anti-Aging
AyurCat - Cat Health
AyurDog - Dog Health
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Beauty Secrets from India: Oiling Your Hair
Written by Reenita MalhotraIn the Indian tradition, a woman’s hair is considered to be her crowning glory. Women have historically been been identified with long, thick luscious locks that cascade down to their waist. Hair is associated with strength and beauty. This is why in fact it is intentionally not cut in Sikhism.
So what is the secret to beautiful hair? The age old tradition of oiling. Unlike in the West where we condition our hair post shampooing it, in India, oiling your hair and scalp always precedes washing it. Many people naturally associate the application of oil with ‘being greasy.’ Nothing could be more untrue. Hair treatments using oil provide deep conditioning and help cleanse micro dust particles that cause dandruff, irritation, infections and even certain types of alopecia or hair loss. Also, applying oil to the scalp promotes relaxation, a process which in itself is extremely important for think, healthy hair. Continue Reading >>
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ayurvedic
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years.
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda aims to heal by rebalancing the 'whole' person - addressing the mind, body and emotions.
This involves a combined treatment approach that includes specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations alongside the use of herbal remedies.
In the West, Ayurveda has become a popular form of therapy - you'll probably already be familiar with a number of Ayurvedic herbs, which we've reported on in past issues of HSI. Continue Reading >>
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda aims to heal by rebalancing the 'whole' person - addressing the mind, body and emotions.
This involves a combined treatment approach that includes specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations alongside the use of herbal remedies.
In the West, Ayurveda has become a popular form of therapy - you'll probably already be familiar with a number of Ayurvedic herbs, which we've reported on in past issues of HSI. Continue Reading >>
Friday, August 15, 2008
Are you ready to embark on an enlivening journey?
The foundation of American Formulating and Manufacturing (AFM) rests solidly on a health first premise. We’re aware that the nature of health itself will always be highly complex. We also know that health practices around the world vary.
For years we’ve pioneered the development of exceptionally safe paints and finishes. Now, we invite you to explore another dimension of health with our Ayurvedia Essence color system. Embark upon a subtle but profound journey of balance through color use. Continue Reading >>
For years we’ve pioneered the development of exceptionally safe paints and finishes. Now, we invite you to explore another dimension of health with our Ayurvedia Essence color system. Embark upon a subtle but profound journey of balance through color use. Continue Reading >>
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Natural Fertility Boosters
If you're ready to expand your family, you may need a little help (outside of the bedroom, of course!)
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Zrii Story - The Middle
In Brief: Ayurveda - “The Science of Life”
Ayurveda, which translates from Sanskrit as the “Science of Life”, is a 5000 year old medical system from India which aims to create dynamic balance in all areas of health. As humankind’s most ancient system of healthy living, Ayurveda is commonly referred to as the “mother of all healing systems.”The ancient texts of Ayurveda focus on three primary areas: healing illnesses, preventing diseases, and promoting rejuvenation and longevity.
Central to all of these areas is one simple tenet: align yourself with the wisdom of nature, and you will experience vibrant, glowing health. Over the past two decades, Ayurveda has gained increasing popularity, through proponents such as the Chopra Center. Similar to its sister-science of Yoga, millions of people across the globe are currently embracing this science of self-healing. At its core, Ayurveda aims to empower every individual by placing the ability to heal back into their own hands. Through the use of botanical medicines, healthy dietary practices, and daily and seasonal lifestyle routines, Ayurveda embodies an unparalleled, “whole-health” approach to life and healing. Continue Reading >>
Ayurveda, which translates from Sanskrit as the “Science of Life”, is a 5000 year old medical system from India which aims to create dynamic balance in all areas of health. As humankind’s most ancient system of healthy living, Ayurveda is commonly referred to as the “mother of all healing systems.”The ancient texts of Ayurveda focus on three primary areas: healing illnesses, preventing diseases, and promoting rejuvenation and longevity.
Central to all of these areas is one simple tenet: align yourself with the wisdom of nature, and you will experience vibrant, glowing health. Over the past two decades, Ayurveda has gained increasing popularity, through proponents such as the Chopra Center. Similar to its sister-science of Yoga, millions of people across the globe are currently embracing this science of self-healing. At its core, Ayurveda aims to empower every individual by placing the ability to heal back into their own hands. Through the use of botanical medicines, healthy dietary practices, and daily and seasonal lifestyle routines, Ayurveda embodies an unparalleled, “whole-health” approach to life and healing. Continue Reading >>
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Quiz: What Fragrance Is Perfect for Your Type?
Adapted from What’s Your Dosha, Baby? by Lisa Marie Coffey (Marlowe and Company, 2004).
Here is a great tool to try when you’re feeling unbalanced: first, take the fun quiz to determine your dosha, or life-energy type, then see which fragrances will help you to stay calm and energized, serene and stable. The answers may surprise you, but they are based on a potent combination of ancient Hindu Ayurvedic wisdom and aromatherapy science. Continue Reading >>
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Prostate Care
Sleep Aid
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Here is a great tool to try when you’re feeling unbalanced: first, take the fun quiz to determine your dosha, or life-energy type, then see which fragrances will help you to stay calm and energized, serene and stable. The answers may surprise you, but they are based on a potent combination of ancient Hindu Ayurvedic wisdom and aromatherapy science. Continue Reading >>
Also Visit Our Websites for:
Beauty
Brain Power
Cat Health
Detoxification
Cold & Flu
Dog Health
Female Arousal
Healthy Blood
Heart Care
Immune Support
Joint Care
Lover's Yoga
Male Virility
Mood Support
Natural Healing
PMS Relief
Prostate Care
Sleep Aid
Strength
Weight Loss
Monday, August 04, 2008
Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
(HealthDay News) -- Taking creatine doesn't improve exercise outcomes in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.K. study reports.
Creatine is a popular nutritional supplement used to enhance athletic performance and muscle strength. This study included 100 COPD patients who received either creatine or a placebo during a seven-week pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Of the 80 patients who completed the study, there were no differences in muscle strength between those who took creatine and those who got the placebo. Any benefits of creatine may have been overshadowed by the effects of physical training, the researchers suggested.
"We have evidence to suggest Cr [creatine] uptake into muscles (in COPD patients), but are unable to explain why an increase in muscle Cr did not enhance training," wrote study lead author Dr. Sarah Deacon, specialist registrar at the Institute for Lung Health at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, England.
The study was published in the first August issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
The findings suggest there's no substitute for the hard physical work that's an essential component of pulmonary rehabilitation.
"Those of us interested in pulmonary rehabilitation are happy to see confirmation of the beneficial effects of exercise training. This information indicates that creatine supplementation not be viewed as a substitute for exercise training," wrote Dr. Francoise Maltais and colleagues at the Centre de Recherche de l'Hospital Laval in Quebec, Canada.
More information
The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about COPD.
Creatine is a popular nutritional supplement used to enhance athletic performance and muscle strength. This study included 100 COPD patients who received either creatine or a placebo during a seven-week pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Of the 80 patients who completed the study, there were no differences in muscle strength between those who took creatine and those who got the placebo. Any benefits of creatine may have been overshadowed by the effects of physical training, the researchers suggested.
"We have evidence to suggest Cr [creatine] uptake into muscles (in COPD patients), but are unable to explain why an increase in muscle Cr did not enhance training," wrote study lead author Dr. Sarah Deacon, specialist registrar at the Institute for Lung Health at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, England.
The study was published in the first August issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
The findings suggest there's no substitute for the hard physical work that's an essential component of pulmonary rehabilitation.
"Those of us interested in pulmonary rehabilitation are happy to see confirmation of the beneficial effects of exercise training. This information indicates that creatine supplementation not be viewed as a substitute for exercise training," wrote Dr. Francoise Maltais and colleagues at the Centre de Recherche de l'Hospital Laval in Quebec, Canada.
More information
The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about COPD.
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