The Adrenal-Thyroid Connection – An Interview with Dr. Holly Lucille ND, RN, ONC
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, as many as 27 million Americans may have some type of thyroid disorder. In this interview with Dr. Holly Lucille ND, RN, ONC, we discuss the adrenal-thyroid connection and the importance of diet,...
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Risk of Dementia in Older Adults with Cardiometabolic Diseases
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that an anti-inflammatory diet is associated with a lower risk of dementia in older adults with or without cardiometabolic diseases. Dementia is an acquired loss of cognition across multiple domains, severely affecting...
Low Dietary Tryptophan Intake Associated with Increased Risk of Insomnia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Students within the lowest quartile of tryptophan intake had a higher risk of insomnia (OR= 1.57, p<0.05) and short sleep duration (OR= 1.19, p<0.05). Issues with sleep is an increasing problem among university young...
The Adaptogenic Abilities of Ashwagandha for Human Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Ashwagandha has gained popularity in recent years for its potential to support a healthy stress response, improve mood and physical performance, and aid in overall health. Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera, is a potent herb...
The Association Between the Dietary Intake of Coenzyme Q10 and New-Onset Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between the dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 and new-onset hypertension. Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults in the United States. It is a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular disease,...
Supplementation with Curcumin Improves Depression Severity and Antioxidant Status in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Investigators saw a significant improvement in depression severity at three months, six months, nine months, and 12 months following curcumin supplementation (P <0.0001). Major depressive disorder is a clinical condition...
The Beneficial Effects of Eggshell Membrane Supplementation on Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with eggshell membrane is associated with improvement in the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more than two hundred million people worldwide. It destroys cartilage and bone,...
Gingko Dipertene Lactone Meglumine Improves Functional Outcome in Stroke Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. 50.8% of patients in the treatment group and 44.1% of patients in the placebo group achieved mRS score of 0 or 1 at 90 days (p<0.001). Gingko biloba is composed of various active ingredients that has been shown to...
CBD for Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Numerous studies suggest that CBD may offer various positive effects on the body, making it a favored choice for those seeking natural remedies. Explore some of the key health benefits associated with CBD, As the interest in...
Chronic Loneliness and the Risk of Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show that lonely individuals had a higher risk of incident stroke, even after adjusting for potential confounders. Stoke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide1,2. It has been suggested in...
Vitamin D is Associated with Prevalence of Decay, Missing, and Filled Teeth in Older Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression models showed that individuals who were severely deficient in vitamin D were 1.12 times more likely to have decayed, missing, and fill the teeth [higher DMFT scores]. Consuming high amounts of sugar transforms...
The Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. The study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased inflammation in older adults. Acute inflammation is necessary in the immune system’s response to infection. Chronic inflammation, however, contributes to the...
CBD Supplementation Improves Perceived Sleep Quality and Immune Function in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers saw an overall improvement in sleep evaluation scores [LSEQ scores] in the CBD group after eight weeks (P= 0.04). The cannabis plant contains 140 cannabinoids that has been used medicinally since ancient times1....
Cranberry Extract Reduces Incidence of UTIs in Diabetic Patients Prescribed SGLT-2 Medications
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The data showed that the rate of infection was significantly lower in the treatment versus placebo during the trial (P = 0.001). Diabetes is a significant health problem expected to affect 12.2% of the world population...
The Association of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Sleep Disturbances with Migraines
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the presence of sleep disturbances are associated with disabling migraines. Migraine is a disabling headache disorder affecting at least fifteen percent of the population...
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