by nhri | Feb 11, 2013 | 2008, Relora, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Relora (a combination of the extracts barks of Phellodendron amurense and Magnolia officinalis) might offer some relief for premenopausal women experiencing temporary anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 31, 2012 | 2012, Anemia, Iron, Minerals, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 198 French women experiencing “extreme fatigue and with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin levels, those who supplemented with iron for 2 weeks had an increase in hemoglobin and ferritin but there were no significant effects on quality of life, depression, or anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 26, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Nuts and Seeds, Omega - 3, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study with 10 postmenopausal women ranging in age from 54 to 56 years suggests that milled chia seeds may be a good source of plant-based omega-3 fats. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 29, 2012 | 2012, Bone Health, Menopause, Vitamin K, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study of 117 post menopausal women found that 4 groups containing combinations of calcium, vitamin D3 and K1 & K2 all significantly increased total mineral bone density compared to control; however, only the Vitamin K1 & K2 groups increased bone density in the lower spine. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 19, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Vitamin D - General, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review shows health benefits for postmenopausal women in a 23% reduced risk of falling, 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer, 11% lower risk of breast cancer, and 16% lower risk of high blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 6, 2012 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake. (more…)
by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that soy isoflavone supplementation reduced hot flash frequency by 26.2% and severity by 26.2%. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Taurine, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research showed that women with higher blood levels of taurine resulted in a 45-60% reduction in the risk for hypertension. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 4, 2012 | 2011, Menopause, Pycnogenol, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 8 weeks of Pycnogenol supplementation, the 38 participating perimenopausal women saw a significant improvement in hot flashes and other symptoms. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 16, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Skin Health, Vitamin A, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with the highest supplement intake of vitamin A had a 26% reduced risk of melanoma vs. women not taking vitamin A supplements. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 17, 2012 | 2004, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. DHA supplementation was associated with a 20% decrease in triglyceride levels, an 8% increase in HDL levels, a 28% decrease in the triglyceride:HDL ratio, and a 7% decrease in heart rate in 32 menopausal women. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 17, 2012 | 2011, Other Cancers, Soy Isoflavones, Whole Foods - General, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In postmenopausal women , those in the highest 20% of soy isoflavone intake had a 34% reduced risk of uterine cancer compared to those in the lowest 20% of total isoflavone intake. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 22, 2011 | Magnesium, Menopause, Women's Health, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 20 participating menopausal women, those who took magnesium citrate for 30 days had a significant 43.7% increase in osteocalcin, an indicator of bone formation. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2009, Ginkgo Biloba, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 85 female students diagnosed with PMS, those who took 40 mg of Ginkgo biloba 3 times per day from day 16 of their cycle to day 5 of the next cycle, had a decrease of 23.69% in overall symptoms of PMS. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Sleep, Valerian, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 100 postmenopausal women diagnosed with insomnia and given 530 mg of valerian root extract extract, 30% reported an improvement in sleep quality. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Pollution, Women's Health
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. This Study of 25,957 women between 18 and 65 years of age found that peri-menopausal and menopausal women had the highest levels of perfluorocarbons. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1250 women with the greatest intakes of omega-3 fats were 32% less likely to have obese children. Mother’s having more than two servings of fish per week decreased the risk of obesity in newborns by 47%. (more…)
by nhri | May 3, 2011 | 2011, Fish Oil Supplements, Nuts and Seeds, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Data from 2514 patients showed that those with higher omega-3 levels had a 44% reduced risk of death from inflammatory diseases and 40% reduced risk for those with the highest nut consumption. (more…)
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