Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that although mixed soy isoflavones may not be as potent as bisphosphonates in preventing loss of bone calcium in post-menopausal women they are effective in protecting bone health. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 101 participants the use of fenugreek reduced menstrual pain by about 50% compared to the control group. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Two groups of 61 females with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea received either 250 mg of ginger every 6 hours or 250 mg of a NSAID, mefenamic acid, every 8 hours. Pain severity decreased significantly in both groups. Ginger was as effective as mefenamic acid and had no side effects. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study in 20 young healthy women, provided 3 days with a high protein or two forms of high carbohydrate and fat snacks consumed 11.25% less calories at dinner on the fourth day. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. New study suggests that long-term use of Vitamin K7 (menaquinone 7) beneficially affects cardiovascular health. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 6 months of supplementation with fish oil, black current oil, lycopene and vitamins C and E, 62% of the 79 supplemented subjects had an “increase in hair density” compared to 28% of the 39 subjects in the control group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that folic acid supplementation may help maintain healthy levels of inflammation, blood sugar, and oxidative stress. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 52 elderly women those taking vitamin D and exercise had a 12.5 % decrease in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Berberine supplementation for 12 weeks prior to IVF improved the metabolic profile and pregnancy outcome of women with PCOS as effectively as metformin. Berberine also had a higher live birth rate and fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to metformin users. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2% application of boswellia cream, when applied during radiation treatment, reduced “intense erythema” in 22% of participants compared to 49% of the control group while 19% of participants who underwent both chemotherapy and radiation had “intense erythema” compared to 48.6% of the control group.
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Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This first study of its kind found that 2% cinnamon extract ointment is beneficial in healing and reducing the pain of the episiotomy wound. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research found that inhaling clary sage essential oil had an improvement on biological markers in the body for depression. (more…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research suggests that grapeseed extract may be an effective alternative treatment to help with menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 244 participating women, those who took the herb Actaea racemose for 3 months, had a 25.3% decrease in uterine fibroid size compared to control.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows how Gardasil HPV vaccine may potentially cause autoimmune reactions, stroke and even death.
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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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. While both traditional and sham acupuncture treatments reduced hot flash symptoms and severity in menopausal women, traditional acupuncture provided women with an 8% decrease in the stress hormone cortisol while women who had sham acupuncture experienced a 31.3% increase in cortisol. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 overweight women, those who supplemented with 25 mg of L-carnatine for 12 weeks, significantly improved their blood lipid profile and glucose metabolism and significantly decreased their body fat compared to control.
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