Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those engaging in “high levels” of physical activity had a 19% reduced risk of having high blood pressure compared to those with “low levels” of physical activity. There was also an 11% reduced risk of high blood pressure for “moderate level” exercisers compared to “low level” exercisers. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Increased calcium intake was linked to a marker that showed it reduced the risk of osteoporosis and other sclerosis. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increased intake of flavonoids (found in foods such as tea, apples, and pears) showed a significant reduction in the risk of type II diabetes. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 600 mg of ashwagandha per day taken for 60 days improved cortisol levels, depression and anxiety in participating individuals. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin K was associated with an 8.2% improvement in verbal memory recall. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with olive oil polyphenols for 12 weeks significantly improved insulin sensitivity by 6.6% in overweight middle-aged men at risk of developing metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In studies with 7,089 children, supplementing with iron reduced anemia by 50% and improved IQ scores by 10.6%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. All of the 176 gastroesophageal disease patients who took a supplement with melatonin, tryptophan, vitamin B12, methionine, vitamin B6, betaine and folic acid experienced cessation of GERD symptoms. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Taking vitamin C, zinc, and pycnogenol reduced the time that colds affected the lives of participants by 25% and reduced lost work days by 67%. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 60 women, supplementation with ginger improved the accuracy of choices made quickly by 14% and improved other mental functions. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curing meats is used for preservation but usually uses nitrates which are chemicals that have a cancer risk. In an animal study those supplemented with calcium had 67% lower levels of a material linked to cell damage and 52% less of precancerous lessions. Vitamin E had 48% lower levels of precancerous lesions. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking a probiotic daily reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infection by 27%. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Average Americans do not get the recommended fiber per day. In research with 10,473 participants, those with the lowest fiber intakes had a 36.4% greater incidence of obesity and 34.7% greater incidence of metabolic syndrome- risk factors of cardiovascular problems. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Qigong (a practice of slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and meditation) decreased fatigue by 14.7%, decreased depression by 11.3%, and decreased anxiety by 15.9% compared to no change in group that solely did stretching. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 12 year study on 807 participants over age 65, showed a 30% greater risk of death in those with the lowest blood levels of polyphenols, compared to the highest levels. Polyphenols can be obtained from fruits, vegetables, legumes, tea, honey, and supplements. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily snacking on 36 almonds (250 calories) for 4 weeks suppressed hunger levels and did not affect body weight in individuals at risk of developing type two diabetes. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study on 55 participants with joint pain after exercise, showed that 80% were pain free after three months of taking collagen. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 300 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, those in the severly deficient vitamin D group were positive for rheumatoid factor compared to 77.5% of all others. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 24 patients in their nineties participated in a 12 week weight training program that upon completion saw significant improvements in walking speed, speed of task completion, ease of rising from a chair and balance control. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Men who did not eat breakfast had a 33% higher risk of coronary heart disease. (more…)
