This blog summarises a sampling of five studies – providing just a taste of the available research.  Meditation as Effective as Common Medication for Anxiety Disorder
A first-ever study in JAMA Psychiatry (2022) compared medication to meditation for generalised anxiety disorder, finding the two methods work equally well at reducing symptoms. Half of the study participants were given an antidepressant commonly prescribed for anxiety (Lexapro), while the other half participated in a...

The Glycemic Index (Gi) is a tool that measures how carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. It then ranks the quality of carbohydrates based on this score. Carbohydrates are an essential part of our diet since they provide fuel for the brain, most other organs and muscles during exercise. However, not all carbohydrate foods are equal. High GI carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to spike and then crash, whereas low GI foods are digested and absorbed more slowly. This slow release of gl...

Radiation therapy to the head and neck can directly damage the salivary glands as well as the mouth, throat, and lips. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating and include: a dry, sticky feeling in the mouth
saliva that is thick or stringy
a painful, burning sensation in the mouth or tongue
difficulty chewing or swallowing
change in taste
difficulty talking In addition to the physical discomfort, dry mouth can interfere with both your dental health and your ability to eat (leading to in...

Have you heard that cancer cannot survive in an alkaline environment? Some people claim that an acidic environment in the body causes disease and that an alkaline (or basic) diet is the only way to fix this. The prescribed ratio for the alkaline diet is 80% “alkaline-forming foods” and 20% “acid-forming foods.” The alkaline-forming foods include many fruits and vegetables. Grains have been identified as “slightly acid-forming,” and the highest acid-formin...

Older cancer survivors, especially those diagnosed within 5 years or who underwent chemotherapy, have significantly higher risks for pelvic and vertebral fractures than older adults without a history of cancer, a new study found. The study was published online on November 3 in JAMA Oncology. About 1 in 7 cancer survivors experienced a frailty-related bone fracture, with several factors — including a more recent cancer diagnosis, distant metastases, chemotherapy use, and smoking &m...

INGREDIENTS 280 grams Asparagus; 1 1/2 cups Cannellini beans; 3 cloves Garlic, small; 1 bunch Kale; 1 cup Leeks; 1 Lemon; 2 tsp Lemon thyme, fresh Condiments 2 tbsp Lemon juice plus more to finish; Pasta & grains 170 grams (dry); Baking & spices 1/4 tsp red capsicum flakes; 1/2 tsp pink salt 1/4 tsp black pepper; Oils & vinegar 5 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; Liquids 1/3 cup Reserved pasta water   INSTRUCTIONS If your asparagus is on the thicker side, slice in half vertically ...