by nhri | Jan 19, 2010 | 2010, Cancer, Lung Cancer, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study showed researchers that 12 servings per month of green leafy vegetables reduced lung cancer risk by 17%, 750 mcg of folic acid per day decreased lung cancer risk by 16%, and daily use of a multivitamin decreased lung cancer by 32%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 19, 2010 | 2010, Digestive Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol used at 300 mg per day and topical cream reduced the time of pain by 32%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2010 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In this study of 257 adult men and women, those with higher Vitamin D levels also had elevated HDL cholesterol and decreased waist circumference thus demonstrating that higher Vitamin D levels may help reduce metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2010 | 2009, Brain Health, DHA, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In a small mouse study, those deficient in omega-3s had 55% more brain shrinkage than those supplemented with omega-3. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2010 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Kidney Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of more than 13,000 patients, researchers found that the group with lowest vitamin D blood levels had a 160% greater risk of kidney failure where dialysis is needed compared to all other patients. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The top 20% of the 2000 patients in the Farmingham Heart Study, who followed the Mediterranean Diet for 7 years, had a 9.6% decrease in triglycerides and a 1.8% smaller waist circumference than the lowest 20% . (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Fiber, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Fewer than 10% of Americans consume the recommended 3 servings of whole grains per day, and in a study of 2100 teens, only 11% of males and 13% of females consume more than one serving per day. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 32 rats, those fed acai pulp had 62% lower levels of a marker for chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 14, 2010 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey believes that future research will conclusively show that a diet rich in phytoestrogen-containing foods lowers the risk of breast cancer recurrence as well as improves survival. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 14, 2010 | 2009, Bladder Health, Cancer, Carotenoids, Pollution, Vitamin E
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In smokers, researchers concluded that vitamin E, carotenoids, and niacin reduced the risk of bladder cancer by 42%, 38%, and 34% respectively. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Fiber, Men's Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 1060 adults had a 45% reduced risk of a marker of inflammation for every 100 gram (3.5 oz) increase in fruit and vegetable intake per day. Reduced risks were also seen with vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 40 diabetic patients with mild retinal edema, those who took pycnogenol experienced improved vision, increased retinal blood flow and reduced retinal swelling after 2 months, and sustained these improvements at the end of 3 months. The control group had no vision improvements.
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by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2010, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 2686 patients those considered having adequate vitamin B6 blood levels had a 24% reduced risk of inflammation compared to those with low vitamin B6 levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 12 patient with type 2 diabetes improved their blood vessel health and potentially reduced their overall cardiac risk by supplementing their diets with 56 grams of walnuts per day for 8 weeks. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2009, Breast Cancer, Cancer, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. It takes 148% longer for cancer to progress in people that consume High-DHA in the diet than the people who consume Low-DHA (8.7 months vs. 3.5 months). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2010, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found three separate ways to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels: increased fiber intake, increased magnesium intake, and low Glycemic Load. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that “moderate fish consumption” (consuming fish 1- 2 times per week) was associated with a 53% reduced risk of developing left ventricular dysfunction in those with Acute Coronary Syndrome, compared to those who consumed fish less than one time per week.
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