by nhri | Aug 1, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Selenium
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Nine out of 12 reviewed studies found the optimal plasma serum selenium that significantly lowers prostate cancer risk to be 60 – 170 ng/ml while a toenail selenium range of 0.85 – 0.94ng/g decreases prostate cancer risk by 30%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 31, 2012 | 2012, Anemia, Iron, Minerals, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 198 French women experiencing “extreme fatigue and with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin levels, those who supplemented with iron for 2 weeks had an increase in hemoglobin and ferritin but there were no significant effects on quality of life, depression, or anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 31, 2012 | Arthritis, Botanicals, Devil's Claw, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A summary of studies showed that Devil’s Claw was as effective as traditional pharmaceutical care to relieve pain for osteoarthritis and low back pain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Inactivity is linked to obesity and 6-10% more deaths. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 26, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Nuts and Seeds, Omega - 3, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study with 10 postmenopausal women ranging in age from 54 to 56 years suggests that milled chia seeds may be a good source of plant-based omega-3 fats. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 26, 2012 | NHRI
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by nhri | Jul 25, 2012 | 2012, Liver Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analysis of the Shanghai Women’s and Men’s Health Studies of 132,837 patients revealed that those taking more than 24 IU of vitamin E per day had a 40% reduced risk of liver cancer when compared to the lowest intake of 14.8 IU per day. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 20, 2012 | 2012, Cinnamon, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a recent study that included 69 patients, researchers found that the group that consumed cinnamon extracts had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 16, 2012 | Diarrhea, Probiotics
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A number of medical studies over the past decade have suggested that probiotics can prevent or at least significantly reduce the risk of C. difficile infection in patients taking antibiotics. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 13, 2012 | Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Brain Health
Shows how metallothionein removes toxic metals and improves some cases of Alzheimer’s Disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2004, Aloe Vera, Autoimmune Disease, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study which involved 23 patients indicated that after 8 weeks of treatment, the amount of arteries dilated increased from 5.3% to 7.0% while no change was observed in the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 11, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Ornithine
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a small human study on a stationary bicycle those taking an ornithine supplement had less reduction in pedalling speed. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article offers solutions for adding dietary fiber to our low-fiber American diet and emphasizes the utilization of high fiber whole grains as a cost-effective means of filling the fiber gap.
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by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 56 obese participants, those given green tea extract had significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Autism, Brain Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Control group was 16% higher in folic acid than mothers with autistic children. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Calcium, Longevity, Vitamin D - Mortality, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vitamin D with Calcium reduces risk of death by 8%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Whole grain users reduce risk of diabetes by 26%, cardiovascular disease by 21%, and 23% less weight gain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2008, Arthritis, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 97 arthritis patients, 39% of participants were able to reduce NSAID use by more than 30% for those taking 10 grams of cod liver oil per day. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Diabetes, Fish Oil Supplements, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Omega 3 reduced irregular heartbeat by 29%. (more…)