by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2013, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Food Safety, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fenugreek seed extract significantly protects against MSG-induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in rats and may play an important future role in treating dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2010, Botanicals, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 59 patients with Metabolic Syndrome, those taking curcumin had an average reduction of 19.6% in blood pressure compared to the control group and other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Alzheimer's Disease, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Alzheimer’s participants who took a herbal combination for 12 months had significantly higher cognitive function scores, significantly lower inflammation levels, and greater antioxidant levels than those who took the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, Fiber, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of cactus fiber for 45 days had 3.5 times more fecal fat excretion than those in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Applications of aloe or myrrh for 5 days in participating subjects resulted in a 38% decrease in ulcer size from application of aloe and a 21% decrease in pain intensity from application of myrrh when compared to a placebo. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2010, Botanicals, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Essential Oils, Sleep
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lavender essential oil, when inhaled for 5 days, significantly increased sleep quality and decreased daytime fatigue, and in addition, helped study participants feel refreshed upon wakening.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Botanicals, Diabetes, Fenugreek, Obesity
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Adult diabetic rats, when fed 0.5 or 1 gram of fenugreek per kilogram of body weight for 30 days, had improved hyperglycemia and significantly improved hyperlipidemia, liver enzymes, body weight and measures of oxidative stress.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Ginger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. College students who took 2.2g of ginger daily for 5 days prior to running, significantly decreased their level of soreness by 40% compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2007, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 204 patients with arthritic hand pain found that arnica topical gel, when applied to painful arthritic hands for 21 days, was as effective as ibuprofen in reducing hand pain and improving joint function. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Andrographis paniculata extract was as effective as the drug mesalazine in bringing complete or partial remission to those study participants suffering from ulcerative colitis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds chamomile significantly more effective than Mefenamic acid for relieving the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2016 | 2013, Botanicals, Ginseng
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with 2 grams of panax ginseng for 4 weeks significantly reduced mental fatigue by 7.7% in participating subjects compared to control.
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by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2009, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients using lemon juice and lemongrass experienced 88% recovery from oral thrush. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha reduced reaction time by 7%. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2016 | Botanicals, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey discusses NEEM oil as an effective substitute for DEET. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD., PhD. Studies showed a ten percent reduction in blood pressure with the consumption of three or more cups of hibiscus tea per day. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Botanicals, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Women with mild to moderate hirsutism who applied fennel gel 3% for 6 months had a significant 22.7 % reduction in thickness of hair growth compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 17, 2014 | 2001, Botanicals, Digestive Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrate that ginger and ajowan significantly decreases food transit time in the gastrointestinal system. This is especially helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. (more…)
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