by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2014, Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Qigong (a practice of slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and meditation) decreased fatigue by 14.7%, decreased depression by 11.3%, and decreased anxiety by 15.9% compared to no change in group that solely did stretching. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 8, 2013 | 2011, Minerals, Zinc
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with anxiety had a 20.1% higher level of copper and 15.1% lower level of zinc. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses the benefits of consuming more than (5) fruits and vegetables per day, which was linked to a 47% lower mortality rate compared to those who did not consume fruits and vegetables. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of coenzyme Q10 (needed for energy production) and selenium (protects the body from oxidative damage) improved cardiac function in patients with heart failure. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2013 | Digestive Health, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A medical study suggests there is a strong link between bowel function and the pain associated with fibromyalgia. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2013 | 2012, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Quercetin, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a 62% decrease in a marker of inflammation in a group given vitamin C and quercetin compared to placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil reduced nervous system activity during a mental stress test by 60.7% after 8 weeks, which leads to decreased risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 29, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 8 studies and 1292 healthy subjects showed that multivitamin use reduced stress, fatigue, mild psychiatric symptoms, and anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 24, 2013 | 2013, Bone Health, DHA, Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers determined that there is a significantly reduced risk of hip fractures in those individuals that had the highest blood levels of omega-3. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Curcumin, Longevity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Rats fed the equivalent of 3430 mg human dose increased memory over a control group and reached the goal 7.5% faster than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Curcumin restored the elasticity of the arteries of aged mice to those of younger mice. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | 2013, Menopause, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 259 women those with the highest soy isoflavone intake had 50% lower levels of a marker for inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 26, 2013 | 2010, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 172 elderly participants who consumed the antioxidants: lutein, zeaxanthin, fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper for 1 year, showed their age-related macular degeneration vision was improved by 20%. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Fibromyalgia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Out of 20 fibromyalgic patients, those who supplemented with 300 mg of Enzyme CoQ10 for 40 days, experienced a 52 % reduction in pain, a 47% reduction in fatique, and a 44% reduction in morning tiredness compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Fluoride, Oral Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This study analyzes the risk of excessive fluoride consumption which leads to bone deformations and teeth discoloration. It was analyzed in skeletons from an ancient population that were very well preserved due to their sudden death during a volcanic eruption. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 18, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study, 170 diabetic patients were given vitamin C and E or a placebo daily and after 3 months it was determined the supplementation showed significant decrease in blood pressure, blood sugar, and increases in the body’s innate antioxidants. (more…)
by nhri | May 16, 2013 | 2008, Polyphenols, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The participating elderly with Athletes Foot found that a warm green tea solution foot bath for 15 minutes per day improved their overall skin symptoms of Athlete’s Foot compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | May 10, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 35 people with metabolic syndrome, those who drank green tea and took green tea extract daily for 8 weeks, had a 47.4% increased level of glutathione and a 56.25 % higher antioxidant capacity when compared to control group. (more…)
by nhri | May 9, 2013 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Lycopene, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 1036 middle aged men , men with the highest lycopene levels in their blood had a 55% lower risk of stroke. (more…)