by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2013, Calcium, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In this study of the Chinese population, it was determined that the calcium to magnesium ratio greater than 1.7 was associated with lower total death rates as compared to individuals whose diets had the calcium to magnesium ratio lower than 1.7. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analysis of 16 studies found that an intake of 250 mg of magnesium per day decreased the risk of a fatal heart attack by 27% compared to the lowest intake of 175 mg per day, while the highest intake level of 400 mg per day resulted in a 22% decreased risk. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Fluoride, Oral Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This study analyzes the risk of excessive fluoride consumption which leads to bone deformations and teeth discoloration. It was analyzed in skeletons from an ancient population that were very well preserved due to their sudden death during a volcanic eruption. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. 30 patients with mild to moderate dementia who received 300 mg phosphatidylserine per day showed significant improvements in recall, memory recognition, executive functions, focused attention, sustained attention, and short term memory. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 24, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Phosphatidyl Serine
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study of healthy participants with memory complaints, consumed 300 mg of phosphatidyl serine daily and experienced significant improvements in memory, after 6 weeks of supplementation. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2013 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This review analyzed data from 8 different studies which highlight the beneficial effects of pistachios on cholesterol levels. The researchers suggest that pistachios should be considered part of a healthy diet. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 20, 2013 | 2009, Bone Health, Proteins, Zinc
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This is a study of 51 elderly participants who consumed 20 grams of a protein supplement daily. There was an increase in a hormone by 45.8% which plays a beneficial role in bone health. Additionally, protein supplementation with zinc was beneficial for bone health. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 18, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study, 170 diabetic patients were given vitamin C and E or a placebo daily and after 3 months it was determined the supplementation showed significant decrease in blood pressure, blood sugar, and increases in the body’s innate antioxidants. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 10, 2013 | 2013, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. All short and medium chain saturated fatty acids, except lauric acid (in coconut oil) may make aging more rapid. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 5, 2013 | 2013, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Vitamin B12 - Mental, Vitamin B6
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 156 subjects with mild cognition impairments, supplementing with B vitamins reduced brain shrinkage by 3.2% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2013 | 2008, Allergies, Botanicals, Spirulina
Written by Marcia J. Egles. The symptoms of allergic rhinitus allergies were reduced by 2,000 mg of spirulina per day, in a test with 150 patients. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Walnut and almond enriched diets lowered LDL cholesterol in a study of 18 participants. (more…)
by nhri | May 21, 2013 | 2005, Cancer, Luekemia, Pollution
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Workers exposed to synthetic rubber production had a 16% higher rate of leukemia than expected. (more…)
by nhri | May 16, 2013 | 2008, Polyphenols, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The participating elderly with Athletes Foot found that a warm green tea solution foot bath for 15 minutes per day improved their overall skin symptoms of Athlete’s Foot compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | May 14, 2013 | 2013, Immune Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 51 patients, supplementation with chlorella improved markers of immunity by 152% and 93% over the control group. (more…)
by nhri | May 14, 2013 | 2013, Pesticides and Solvents, Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Riboflavin was found to be associated with a higher survival rate in zebrafish exposed to lethal doses of cyanide. (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Fitness and Exercise, Parkinson's
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Exercise can improve gait speed, muscle strength, and fitness in patients with Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Bone Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 232 women in this study, those with the highest one-third of vitamin E to lipid ratio had a significant 32% reduced risk of osteoporosis compared to those in the bottom one-third of vitamin E to lipid ratio (p = 0.015). (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Cancer, Radioactivity and Irradiation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. CT scanning creates radiation exposure 1000 times as much as a chest x-ray, but only 35% discuss these risks with their doctor. (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Infant and Children's Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Sleep, Vaccines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In the UK, 24% of healthy children under 5 years old received the vaccine, Pandemrix. They were 14.3 times more likely to suffer from narcolepsy (extreme daytime sleepiness). (more…)