by nhri | Aug 16, 2011 | 2011, Cancer, Diabetes, Longevity, Vitamin D - Mortality, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Increasing blood levels of vitamin D would reduce the mortality rate in the United States by 13.3% in males and 15.3% in females, resulting in an increased life expectancy of 2 years. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Pollution, Women's Health
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. This Study of 25,957 women between 18 and 65 years of age found that peri-menopausal and menopausal women had the highest levels of perfluorocarbons. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 11, 2011 | 2011, Calcium, Minerals, Nutritional Deficiencies
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a very large survey, it was found that supplementation of calcium increased average intake by 3 to 15% in men by age group and 7-30% in women. Also found that all age groups averaged below the RDA without supplementation. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 11, 2011 | Minerals, Thyroid
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Natural thyroid supplements include iodine, L-tyrosine, selenium, zinc, copper and guggul. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 10, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 24 young adults, those consuming oat bran had 10% greater improvement in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a review including 712,195 participants, the risk of breast cancer decreased by an average 7% for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2011 | Vitamins
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. At this point in time, the potential benefits of taking vitamins seem to outweigh any of the risks. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Amino Acids, Carnitine, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Performance was 35% greater in the carnitine group compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who ate Brazil nuts for 16 weeks, significantly increased their selenium blood levels and decreased their LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those who ate no Brazil nuts. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A review of studies involving 214,426 participants showed researchers that the relative risk of death from a sudden cardiac event was significantly lower (35.1%) in those who consumed at least 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil compared to those who consumed less than 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1250 women with the greatest intakes of omega-3 fats were 32% less likely to have obese children. Mother’s having more than two servings of fish per week decreased the risk of obesity in newborns by 47%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, L-Theanine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking theanine reduced heart rate by 6% and reaction time by 14% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | 2009, Brain Health, Depression, Processed Foods, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | Alternative Therapies
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Hospitals and medical centers that offer complementary and alternative medicine are regularly counted among the best in the country. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | 2011, Aging, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study has shown that the elderly, even with adequate food intake, can still suffer from vitamin deficiencies. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study showed that 540 mg EPA and 360 mg DHA per day increased large artery elasticity by 21%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Of the 19 participating athletes, those who supplemented with 500 mg of GliSODin daily for 6 weeks saw a 65-72% reduction in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 14, 2011 | 2011, Blood Sugar, Creatine, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a reduction in blood sugar of 35% in a group taking creatine. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 14, 2011 | 2011, Grape Seed Extract, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 5, 2011 | 2005, Fitness and Exercise, Minerals, Zinc
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low zinc diets decreased maximum oxygen uptake. (more…)