The Humble Vitamin C – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article stresses the health benefits and importance of adequate Vitamin C. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article stresses the health benefits and importance of adequate Vitamin C. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. Back pain is one of those chronic medical problems is significantly impacted by lifestyle. Make sure that your lifestyle is conducive to a healthy back. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 150 mg Pycnogenol per day had an 15% increase in spatial working memory compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a group of 100 students, those taking 100 mg Pycnogenol per day had a 47% increase in word recall over the control group and other benefits. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Alpha Lipoic acid at 600mg per day reduced four major pain symptoms in those with diabetic neuropathy by 62%. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Stress before surgery was reduced by 60% using lavender inhalation and pain intensity was reduced by 32% during needle insertion. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small rat study, subjects on a high fat diet had 49% lower liver fat levels, 19% lower blood sugar levels, and 18% lower insulin levels than those not receiving creatine. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 11 people demonstrated that 1275 mg of Echinacea per day increased immune benefit by 33% and decreased blood cell damage by 8% in the Echinacea group compared to the control group. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A recent medical study found that martial art based exercises not only improve the physical condition, but also mental and emotional health. (more…)
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Natural thyroid supplements include iodine, L-tyrosine, selenium, zinc, copper and guggul. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 24 young adults, those consuming oat bran had 10% greater improvement in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who ate Brazil nuts for 16 weeks, significantly increased their selenium blood levels and decreased their LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those who ate no Brazil nuts. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 16 healthy adults demonstrated that those who ate 90 grams of pecans per test meal doubled their blood levels of vitamin E 8 hours after the test meal while their blood antioxidant levels increased and their LDL oxidation significantly decreased. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study suggests that good nutrition for bone health may include a daily cup of safflower tea. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Foods which do not convert rapidly into blood sugar and exercise are recommended for diabetics and a number of supplements are also recommended. (more…)
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
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…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 4 weeks of resveratrol supplementation, 10 type 2 diabetics demonstrated a significant improvement in blood sugar control compared to those who received no resveratrol. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent clinical trial of patients with mild to moderate congestive heart failure, researchers found that vitamin C infusions produced a remarkable improvement in their heart function. (more…)