by nhri | Apr 23, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Fish Oil Supplements, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 94 healthy patients that were given one gram capsules of EPA and DHA rich supplements, men showed a significant reduction in blood clotting when taking EPA and women showed significant reduction after taking DHA. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 22, 2013 | 2013, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Potassium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this review article consisting of 35 studies totaling 129,940 patients, a 30% reduced risk of stroke was found when potassium intake was between 90-120 mmol per day. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 19, 2013 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Randomized double-blind placebo controlled study demonstrated that rice containing resistant starches improved endothelial function, blood glucose and oxidative stress in 90 patients with pre-diabetes or newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Proteins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 17, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetarianism
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In a large study of the British population, vegetarians (not consuming meat or fish) had 32% lower risk of hospitalization or death from ischemic heart disease than did the non-vegetarians. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 29, 2013 | 2012, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 78 patients that sustained a stroke, 3 g of astragulus three times daily for 14 days resulted in significant improvement in expression, social interaction, problem solving and memory. Recovery improvements were also seen in the participants’ ability to groom, bathe, shower, dress the lower body and use the toilet. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 26, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Use of the Mediterranean Diet was associated with reduced risks; 39% for stroke, 17% for death from cardiovascular disease and 11% for deaths from all causes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to placebo, daily consumption of grape polyphenols for 30 days significantly improved vascular endothelial function and biomarkers of metabolic syndrome by increasing flow-mediation dilation response by 45 % and lowering systolic blood pressure by 4.7%. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that Pycnogenol, the extract from French maritime bark, may also help with metabolic health. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 18, 2013 | Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. After a 7 year study of 7,000 participants in 3 groups, the Mediterranean diets had a significant 30% reduction in heart attack and stroke compared to the group that was only counseled on reducing fat in their diet. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 6, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This review article of 6 large studies found a 12% reduced risk of stroke for each 10 gram increase per day of total dietary fiber intake. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 28, 2013 | 2003, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a small study of 19 elderly with partly blocked arteries, after one year of pomegranate juice consumption the participants had a 21% decrease in blood pressure (p< 0.05). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 16, 2013 | 2009, Beta Carotene, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of rats fed a cholesterol diet, the percentage of heart damage and area at risk decreased from 37.2% to 26.9% when supplemented with red palm oil. In rats fed a normal diet, the percentage of heart damage and the area at risk decreased from 23.5% to 9.2%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 3, 2013 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the flaxseed group reduced triglycerides by 31%, total cholesterol by 15%, LDL cholesterol by 17% and inflammation by 37.5%. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 3, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 30, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Heart Attack
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Small study of 23 patients showed CoQ10 levels were 63% lower in the heart attack patients. Also CoQ10 levels among the 15 heart attack patients who died in the hospital were 43% lower than the heart attack patients who survived and were discharged.
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by nhri | Nov 29, 2012 | Cardiovascular Health, Detoxification
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy to remove heavy metals. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 27, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin, Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curcumin increases elasticity of blood vessel walls in post menopausal women. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 14, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Vitamin B6
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Participants in the heart disease group had significantly lower concentrations of coenzyme Q10 and significantly lower levels of vitamin B-6 compared to the control group. (more…)