by Becky | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Alternative Therapies, Amino Acids, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with HMB significantly increased lung capacity and endurance, and decreased body fat in participating athletes compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 17, 2014 | Aging, Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There are times when medication is necessary, but from Dr. Massey’s perspective, lifestyle changes yield better and lasting results at a fraction of the cost. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 2, 2014 | Alternative Therapies
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Almost 75% of chronic illnesses can be improved or cured with four lifestyle changes: reduce exposure to tobacco smoke, better nutrition, exercise, and reduce stress. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 11, 2013 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise, Longevity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Moderate physical activity amongst a large group of men and women between the ages of 54 and 72 improved healthy aging three times as much as those who did not exercise over an 8 year period. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Ginseng
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who took American ginseng improved cancer related fatigue scores by more than 30%. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. An experiment in rats showed that supplementing their diet with melatonin improved bodyweight, systolic blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and cholesterol levels. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 7, 2013 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Chondroitin, Fish Oil Supplements, Glucosamine
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A large study of 9,947 adults living in U.S. has determined the effects of using supplements to decrease inflammation. It showed that intake of glucosamine decreased inflammation by 17%, chondroitin showed a 22% decrease and fish oil lowered the CRP by 16%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 12 weeks, protein supplementation increased fat-free mass an additional 1.5 lbs, increased slow and twitch muscle fibers, and increased strength by an additional 30 pounds. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 29, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Longevity, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 2.5 grams of EPA and 348 mg of DHA per day over a 4 month period resulted in an 18% reduction of inflammation in 138 participants. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 17, 2012 | Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Some preliminary research suggests that the practice of tai chi may affect our very DNA promoting longer life. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article offers solutions for adding dietary fiber to our low-fiber American diet and emphasizes the utilization of high fiber whole grains as a cost-effective means of filling the fiber gap.
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by nhri | Jun 28, 2012 | Alternative Therapies, Stress
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. There is evidence that three oils are important for chronic stress. Two are fish oils: eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, and one is found in cell membranes, phosphatidylserine. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A recent research which included 11,015 participants used a 136 item food frequency questionnaire to show that participants with the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet have improved physical health and mental quality of life. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 17, 2012 | Alternative Therapies, Stress
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Stress reduction is life-saving and healthy. Natural treatments for stress reduction are discussed. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 22, 2012 | Alternative Therapies
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Although research on its medical benefits has been mixed, bio-energy is quietly making inroads into traditional medicine. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 16, 2012 | 2009, Alternative Therapies, Nutritional Deficiencies, Whole Foods - General
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Adoption of recommended dietary behaviors was associated with 20-25% lower risk of mortality. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 20, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Heavy Metals
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. There is no reliable data to indicate that hair analysis is beneficial in diagnosing or treating any specific medical condition. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | Alternative Therapies
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Hospitals and medical centers that offer complementary and alternative medicine are regularly counted among the best in the country. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Liver Health, SAMe (S-AdenosylMethionine)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have shown that taking SAMe during chemotherapy reduces the incidence of liver damage. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Fish Oil Supplements
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. (more…)
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