Understanding Methylation: A Vital Biochemical Process
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Learn about the importance of methylation and how significant and crucial it’s role is in our overall health and well-being.
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Combination of Selenium and Myo-Inositol Reduces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels in Subjects with Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-month supplementation of a combination of 83 µg Selenium in the form of L-Se-meth and 600 mg Myo-Inositol significantly reduced TSH levels by 38%. (more…)
The Effect of Saffron and Exercise on Depression and Quality of Life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that saffron and exercise have beneficial effects on depression and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis. (more…)
Higher Antioxidant Intake Associated with Lower Risk of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adult Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the retrospective study using data from ESTRID shows that high vitamin C and vitamin E intake was inversely associated with LADAhigh. (more…)
Omega Fatty Acid Profile is Associated with Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High serum omega-3 fatty acid pattern was associated with low C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, less high disease activity (DAS28 > 5.1), and less corticosteroid treatment. (more…)
Beneficial Role of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. (more…)
Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants Is Associated with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds that chemical pollutant mixtures function as thyroid disruptors, with polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs) and its metabolites specifically linked to hypothyroidism. (more…)
Pycnogenol Improves Microvascular Parameters and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients with Lupus Vasculitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests that pycnogenol can effectively treat the mild residual symptoms of subjects in lupus vasculitis remission. (more…)
Factors that Impact Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals several novel findings regarding the progression of plaque and coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that could have substantial clinical and research implications. (more…)
Yoga Based Mind-Body Intervention Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . (more…)
Mind-Body Yoga Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that yoga, by targeting mind-body connections, may positively modify the pathobiology of autoimmunity at cellular and molecular levels. (more…)
Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects. (more…)
Antibiotic Prescriptions Associated with a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis which may be due to a disrupted highly diverse microbial ecosystem or the underlying infections driving the risk. (more…)
Supplementation with Iodine Linked to Thyroiditis, Studies Show – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several studies conducted in China demonstrated that iodine supplementation in iodine-deficient parts of China significantly increased the risk and diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. (more…)
Supplements, Diet Changes Can Help with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Accumulating research suggests that the root cause of RA may be found in the quality of the bacteria in the bowels and how we react to them. Supplements, probiotics, diet and therapies that focus on changing the environment have been found beneficial in the treatment of RA. (more…)
Aloe Vera in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A nine-month supplementation with 50 ml/day of aloe vera juice restored normal thyroid function in the participating subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism, and significantly decreased their highly elevated serum TPOAb levels after just three months of aloe vera juice.
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Vitamin D Improves Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, twelve months of Vitamin D supplementation significantly improved inflammatory and hemostatic markers as well as disease activity in the treatment group of 158 participants with systemic lupus erythematosus. (more…)
Aromatherapy and Reflexology for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A six-week intervention of aromatherapy or reflexology significantly reduced mean pain and fatigue scores in the participating intervention groups compared to the control group. (more…)
Exposure to Pesticides Increases Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies several potential risk factors such as specific agricultural pesticides, solvents, and chemical fertilizers that may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, while a lifetime livestock exposure (as a child and adult), as compared to no livestock exposure involving animal contact may be protective. (more…)
Relationship Between Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Risk of Autoimmune Diseases
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. A study of 842,120 HPV-vaccinated girls suggests that HPV vaccination exposure is not linked to autoimmune disease; however, a causal relationship may exist between HPV vaccination and the development of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (more…)
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