CLA Helps Body Fat Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 75 postmenopausal women, 5500 mg CLA had a 4% reduction in body mass index more than the control group. (more…)
The Curious Acupuncture Cure for Low Back Pain – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Clincial research has shown that acupuncture can help low back pain, no matter where the needles are placed. (more…)
Soy Intake Helps Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This Study of 278 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) demonstrated a 61% decreased risk of COPD with the highest tofu intake, a 63% decreased risk of COPD with the highest NATTO(fermented soybean) intake and a 42 % decreased risk of COPD with the highest bean sprout intake. (more…)
Study Suggests Push for Recommended Intake for Omega-3 Fats
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
Red Yeast Rice May Help Lower LDL Cholesterol in Patients Who Do Not Tolerate Statins
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Of the 62 patients with statin-induced myalgia, those who took 1800 mg per day of red yeast rice for 24 weeks had no significant changes in HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, markers for muscle degeneration, or pain. (more…)
Folic Acid Before Pregnancy Beneficial for Delivery Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those supplementing with folic acid for more than a year had a 70% reduced risk of pre-term birth (between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy) and a 50% reduced risk of pre-term birth. (more…)
Selenium Found to Help Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 485 patients, those with the high blood levels of selenium had a 57% decreased risk of basal cell carcinoma and a 63% reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma, compared to those with the lowest selenium blood levels. (more…)
Antioxidant Intake Helps Kidney Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest daily intake of fruits and vegetables (> 600 grams per day) had a 32% reduced risk of renal cell cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes (< 200 grams per day). (more…)
Omega-3 Fats May Help Mental Health in Those with Heart Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group. (more…)
Flaxseed Found to Help Kidney Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice with polycystic kidney disease, who were given a flaxseed enriched diet, were 5% heavier than placebo group, and had significant reductions in kidney scarring (fibrosis) as well as a 40% decrease in PGE2 ( a protein that increases with decreased kidney function). (more…)
Prebiotics Help Magnesium Absorption in Teenagers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study in teenage girls, those taking a prebiotic had 18% greater magnesium absorption than the control group. (more…)
Folic Acid Helps Heart Health in Newborns
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study suggests a possible link between folic acid intake during pregnancy and congenital heart defects. (more…)
Broccoli Antioxidant Found to Help Breast Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Indole-3-Carbinol (found in cruciferous vegetables) has been found to be able to help with breast cell health. (more…)
What You Should Know about Complementary Medicine – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. One-sided news articles, either in favor or against alternative and complementary medicine, do not contribute to meaningful dialogue. (more…)
Vitamin D Levels Found to Be Low in Critically Ill Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
Broccoli Antioxidant Again Found to Help with Digestive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 50 patients with gastritis, those who consumed 70 grams of broccoli sprouts per day for 2 months significantly decreased inflammation, demonstrating that the anti inflammatory properties of sulforaphone in broccoli protect against H.pylori and gastric cancer. (more…)
Folic Acid Found to Help with Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant association between highest blood levels of folic acid and a 30% reduced risk in inflammatory protein, 40% reduced risk in wheezing, 31% reduced risk of having atopy, and 16% reduced risk in doctor-diagnosed asthma compared to those with the lowest levels of folic acid. (more…)
Vitamin D Helps Heart Health During Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Triglycerides decreased in those taking vitamin D by 17% more than in the placebo group and a marker of inflammation decreased by 7% more. (more…)
Folic Acid Shows Hope for Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 88 young patients with bipolar disorder, those given 3 mg per day of folic acid in addition to sodium valproate ( a leading medication) had 11% greater benefit than those taking sodium valproate alone. (more…)
Magnesium Levels Again Found to Help Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 14,221 men and women revealed that daily intakes of 213, 271, and 362 grams of magnesium were significantly associated with a decreased risk of stroke by 22%, 25%, and 30% respectively. (more…)
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