by nhri | Feb 13, 2013 | 2002, Brain Health, Bromelain, Depression
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 77 subjects given 200 mg or 400 mg bromelain daily, those in the higher group had a 18% greater pain reduction and 2.5% less anxiety and 3.1% less depression. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2013 | 2008, Fats and Oils - General, Skin Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Virgin olive oil decreased harmful skin bacteria and symptoms better than olive oil. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2013 | 2009, Amino Acids, Tryptophan, Weight Control
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A herbal formula with 5-HTP resulted in a 29.2% increase in feeling full in a study with 77 healthy women. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 12, 2013 | Brain Health, Stress
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Regular stress reduction is an absolute necessity and there is no quick cure. It takes daily practice for a lifetime of good health. Stress is implicated in 60 to 90% of all illnesses. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 12, 2013 | 2012, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lutein and zeaxanthin significantly reduced two symptoms of macular degeneration. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 12, 2013 | 2012, Cancer, Men's Health - Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Treatment with vitamin D was associated with an improvement in a marker for prostate cancer in 55% of a test group. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2013 | 2010, Capsaicin, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. Capsaicin (component of hot peppers) use improved glucose levels in a test with 12 mice by 29% and reduced weight by 10%. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2013 | 2008, Relora, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Relora (a combination of the extracts barks of Phellodendron amurense and Magnolia officinalis) might offer some relief for premenopausal women experiencing temporary anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 5, 2013 | 2003, Botanicals, Capsaicin
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Pain was reduced by 25% more in those taking capsaicin. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 4, 2013 | Immune Health, Vaccines
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The shots are only effective on some of viral infections and not on bacterial infections. Nutrition to increase immunity is discusssed. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2004, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Fats and Oils - General, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Studies illustrate how avocado or avocado oil added to salads increased the absorption of carotenoids, lycopene, alpha and β-carotene and lutein. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 12 weeks, protein supplementation increased fat-free mass an additional 1.5 lbs, increased slow and twitch muscle fibers, and increased strength by an additional 30 pounds. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2004, Immune Health, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Of 60 patients with flu, the group of thirty who took 15 mls of elderberry syrup for 5 days demonstrated improved symptoms within 3.1 days compared to the placebo group who were sick for 7.1 days before symptoms improved. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Choline, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Early choline supplementation was associated with better infant brain function. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Processed Foods
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Diacetyl, used in butter flavoring is able to form the plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2001, Botanicals, Brain Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Passion flower extract reduced symptoms of anxiety by 68% (equal to treatment by oxazepam a leading pharmaceutical) but with less side effects. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2010, Antioxidants, Fitness and Exercise, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In relay teams, runners who ran 22.5 to 31.4 km and took 10.5 oz tart cherry juice reduced pain after the race by 29% compared to a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Kidney Health, Nuts and Seeds, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 160 patients with kidney failure given 2 grams flaxseed oil had 36% greater decrease in a marker of inflammation than the control group and had cholesterol benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2010, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Patients with high blood levels of vitamin E had 45% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2013 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure decreased by 8.1% in study participants who drank hibiscus tea and their diastolic blood pressure decreased by 1.6%. (more…)