Hepatic-Metabolite-Based Intermittent Fasting Enables a Sustained Reduction in Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.

Insulin resistance is the hallmark of Type 2 Diabetes and is still an unmet medical need. Insulin resistance lies at the crossroads of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, weight loss and exercise resistance, heart disease, stroke, depression, and brain health. Insulin resistance is purely nutrition related, with a typical molecular disease food intake pattern.

Safety and Dose-Dependent Effects of for the Treatment of Acute Cold Episodes in Children: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label Clinical Trial.

Due to the frequency and severity of cold symptoms in children, and the risk of associated complications, effective treatments are urgently needed. Here we evaluated the safety profile and treatment benefits of in children with acute cold and flu symptoms. A total of 79 children (4-12 years) were randomized to a treatment regimen of three or five times daily Echinaforce Junior tablets (total of 1200 or 2000 mg extract, EFJ) for the prospective treatment of upcoming cold and flu episodes at first signs.

[Treatment of a tetraplegic patient with chronic constipation with the Tibetan remedy Padma Lax--a case report].

Background: In spinal cord injuries disturbed defecation, constipation and their concomitant disorders are frequent clinical symptoms. They may severely impair the quality of life of the affected patients. The presented case study and two more case reports, summarized in table form, outline therapeutic difficulties and therapy options in the treatment of constipation in paraplegic patients.