Rhodiola Rosea for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An eight-week supplementation with Rhodiola rosea significantly improved symptoms of chronic fatigue in the one hundred participating subjects. (more…)
Elderberry Reduces Cold Duration and Symptom Severity in Air Travelers
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Elderberry supplementation prior to, during, and up to 5 days following overseas travel significantly reduced cold duration and symptom severity in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
Lavender and Bitter Orange Improve Sleep Quality in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Shirley Kotadia, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of supplementation with either 500 mg of lavender or 500 mg of bitter orange twice daily significantly improved sleep quality in the one hundred and four participating postmenopausal women compared to the control.
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Multiple Benefits of Urtica Dioica in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The medicinal herb, Urtica dioica, significantly decreased fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, SGPT, HDL, and increased nitric oxide and superoxide dismutase levels in participating diabetic subjects compared to control.
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Rosa canina Fruit Helps Reduce Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection in Women Who Have Undergone Cesarean Section
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. R. canina significantly reduced the occurrence of urinary tract infections in the 200 participating postpartum women who underwent cesarean sections compared to the control group of women. (more…)
Ashwagandha May Benefit Those With Thyroid Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of supplementation with Ashwagandha significantly improved TSH, T3 and T4 in the participating subjects compared to the control. (more…)
Topical Application of Chamomile Oil Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chamomile, known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic effects, significantly improved symptom severity in the study participants with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. (more…)
Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) Dry Extract May Help Alleviate Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This randomized cross-over study demonstrated that a four week supplementation with hops significantly improved anxiety, depression and stress levels in the 26 participating subjects.
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Saffron Comparable to Medication for Postpartum Depression
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six weeks of treatment with 15mg of saffron was as effective as 20 mg of the drug fluoxetine in reducing the symptoms of postpartum depression in the sixty-four participating postpartum women. (more…)
Aromatherapy Improves Sleep, Anxiety, and Vital Signs in ICU Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to standard nursing care, a combination of lavender, chamomile, and neroli was significantly more effective in reducing anxiety levels, improving sleep quality, and stabilizing blood pressure in the participating coronary artery disease patients who underwent coronary angiography and stent insertion. (more…)
Aromatherapy for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lavender aromatherapy significantly improved quality of life, sleep quality, and fatigue levels among the twenty-seven participating subjects with perennial allergic rhinitis. (more…)
Lavender Aromatherapy Reduces Anxiety and Cortisol in Open-Heart Surgery Candidates
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lavender aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety and cortisol levels in the forty-five participating open-heart surgery patients compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Chamomile Shown to Improve Anxiety Disorder
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Twenty-six weeks of chamomile supplementation significantly reduced anxiety, body weight, and blood pressure in the 46 study participants compared to the control group. (more…)
Caraway Aqueous Extract Associated With Slimming and Appetite-Suppressing Effects
Written by Angeline De Leon, Staff Writer. After 90 days of caraway seed supplementation, a significant reduction in appetite, carbohydrate intake and anthropometric indices was seen in the 35 participating subjects compared to the control group. (more…)
Mulberry Leaf Protects the Brain From Glyphosate Toxicity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study investigates the mechanisms by which mulberry leaf extract protects against glyphosate-induced brain toxicity. (more…)
Lavender Aromatherapy Decreases Menopausal Symptoms
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Lavender aromatherapy significantly reduced menopausal symptoms in the 100 participating menopausal Iranian women. (more…)
Cardamom Decreases Inflammation in Overweight Prediabetic Women
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Of the eighty participating prediabetic Iranian women, those who supplemented with cardamom for 8 weeks had significant improvements in the inflammatory markers hs-CRP, hs-CRP:IL-6 ratio, and Malondialdehyde. (more…)
Nigella Sativa Oil Improves Inflammatory Biomarkers in Obese Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination intervention of Nigella sativa and calorie-restricted diet significantly decreased biomarkers of systemic inflammation, TNF-alpha and hsCRP in the participating obese women. (more…)
Antioxidant Activity of Ginger Extract Beneficial as a Daily Supplement for Cancer Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chemotherapy –induced nausea and vomiting was significantly improved in cancer patients who took 200 mg of 6-gingerol prior to and continuing through their chemotherapy treatment compared to those cancer patients who took a placebo. (more…)
Substituting Glycemic Carbohydrates With Inulin or Oligofructose From Chicory Improves Glycemic Response
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blood glucose levels were significantly lowered in all participating subjects who consumed either fruit jelly containing inulin or a yogurt drink containing oligofructose from chicory. (more…)
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