Ribose and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia

A pilot study conducted at the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center in Dallas, TX shows promising results that D-Ribose may help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia.
66% of patients reported improvements which may include improvements in energy; sleep; mental clarity; pain intensity; and sense of well-being.
D-Ribose is one of the steps in the energy production pathways [...]

Carnitine Helps Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Two grams of carnitine per day has been shown in a small open-label randomized trial to improve symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Two forms of carnitine were used in this study, acetylcarnitine and propionylcarnitine, where 59% and 63% of subjects reported improvement respectively.
Interestingly, acetylcarnitine improved mental fatigue while propionylcarntine improved general fatigue.
Carnitine is an amino [...]

High Protein Diet Good for Diabetes Type II

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that a diet with a higher protein ratio (30-40-30 protein-carbohydrate-fat based on calories) showed clear benefits for diabetes type II patients.
They showed improvements in blood sugar control, hemoglobin A1C (dropped 0.8 points) and reduction in triglycerides.
You can see a sample menu here; [...]

Pesticides, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology of 3,531 British veterans of the Gulf war and the war in Bosnia shows that the incidence of “Multiple Chemical Sensitivity was particularly associated with Gulf deployment and self-reported exposure to pesticides.”
Another study published in the Annals of Occupation Hygiene shows that the incidence of chronic [...]

Do I need a Liver Biopsy for Hep C?

Currently, liver biopsies are not considered mandatory for HCV patients. However, it provides some good information such as determining the level of fibrosis/histological changes to predict prognosis and to guide choice of treatments. It is useful in patients whose diagnosis is uncertain, are immunocompromised, or when other co-infections are suspected. The decision of whether or [...]

Diabetes: Bring Back That Feeling

Loss of feeling, pain, burning sensations in the limbs is a serious problem faced by patients with diabetes; it can even contribute to issues such as foot ulcers.
A meta-analysis of four clinical trials by the British Diabetic Association shows that Alpha Lipoic Acid can help. They conclude that:
The results of this meta-analysis provide evidence that [...]