by nhri | Sep 18, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flavonoids, Metabolic Syndrome, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group. (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 | Sep 13, 2012 | 2010, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 22, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal that CoQ10, not only helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and inflammation, but may also help blood vessel health. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 17, 2012 | Environmental Health, Food Safety
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2012 | Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Chemicals in our environment, especially a group of commonly used chemicals classified as endocrine disrupters, are having an increasing influence on health. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Inactivity is linked to obesity and 6-10% more deaths. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 20, 2012 | 2012, Cinnamon, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a recent study that included 69 patients, researchers found that the group that consumed cinnamon extracts had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels. (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 | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Whole grain users reduce risk of diabetes by 26%, cardiovascular disease by 21%, and 23% less weight gain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Diabetes, Fish Oil Supplements, Obesity, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Omega 3 reduced irregular heartbeat by 29%. (more…)
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 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with highest vitamin B6 blood levels had 42% lower levels of the inflammatory protein, 14% lower in homocysteine levels, 21% lower rate in cardiovascular disease and 40% lower rate in diabetes. (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 | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | May 17, 2012 | Detoxification, Environmental Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Pollution
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article shows how to minimize your exposure to toxic agents like BPA. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 17, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Processed Foods
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Deaths of men could be reduced by 9.3% and women by 7.6% if these men and women consumed less than 0.5 serving of red meat per day, a study of 22 years revealed. (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 9, 2012 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 447 patients at high cardiovascular risk, those with the highest intakes of polyphenols had 20% higher delayed memory recall scores. (more…)