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I’m cluing up Pathophysiology (560-A) as part of my masters in nutrition and wanted to pass along the books we used, in case a fellow lover of nutrition was interested. Pics are below. References Pizzorno J. & Katzinger, J. (2012). Clinical pathophysiology: A functional perspective. Coquitlam, BC: Mind Publishing Inc. Reisner, E. G., & Reisner, H….
Shanb and Youssef (2014) provided evidence, which supported that physical activity and exercise could increase bone mass, balance, strength, mobility, and ultimately, higher quality of life. The authors conducted an experiment whereby 40 subjects (i.e., 27 females and 13 males) between 60-67 years old were randomly assigned to a control group (i.e., nonweight bearing activity)…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used to treat inflammation and pain associated with RA. However, a meta-analysis conducted by Lee, Bae, and Song (2012) suggested research supporting the role of omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) in reducing inflammation, with a particular influence upon the amounts of NSAIDs used in RA subjects. A meta-analysis is a…
Simpson (2007) stated that the average person spends approximately 20-25 years asleep by age 70, and suggested that sleep quality and duration are essential to the maintenance of neurological function. Conversely, lack of sleep has been correlated to higher levels of inflammatory markers, in addition to compromised immune function, body temperature, renal function, and memory…
It is estimated that almost 8% of the US population has diabetes, with another 57 million having pre-diabetes (Hammaker, 2014). There is also a rise in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and some researchers are exploring its possible relationship to the aforementioned metabolic disease. As a means of appreciating the pathogenesis of AD, the following will explore…
Osteoarthritis (OA) can be a source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide (Glyn-Jones et al. 2015). OA is also the most common joint disease globally, and affects approximately 10% of males and 18% of females over 60 years of age. Furthermore, the epidemiology of the disorder is complex and multifactorial, with genetic, biological, and biomechanical…
The nervous system is a platform, which connects to, and communicates with, all tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Any form of breakdown within such a system can compromise signal transmission, and ultimately, function within the tissues and organs it communicates with. As a means of appreciating such a system, the following will…
Modern Western diets tend to be rich in macronutrient sources from refined carbohydrates. In this author’s last assignment, the application of very low carbohydrate diets (VLCD) was explored as a means of treating metabolic syndrome (i.e., diabetes, poor blood lipid profiles, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and decreased insulin sensitivity) (Song, Lee, Song, Paik, & Song, 2014)….
Aging brings with it, steady decrements in strength. Its etiology is connected to multiple sources such as inactivity, down-regulated hormonal levels, poor nutritional habits and sarcopenia (Kenney, Wilmore, & Costill, 2012). Two of the most debilitating consequences associated with aging are losses of hand dexterity and grip strength. In the following paragraphs I would like…
Statins are pharmacological interventions that have been shown to reduce dyslipidemia, inflammation, and improve vascular endothelial function (VEF) (Ballard et al., 2013). Interestingly, carbohydrate restricted diets (CRDs) have also been shown to improve blood biomarkers, similar to statins (Ballard et al., 2013). However, the authors noted that no research explored the potential additive benefits of…