Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 57 children with bone cancer (sarcoma), they were supplemented with ginger powder and experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occurs as a result of chemotherapy. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a large study of 1,459 Chinese breast cancer patients, those that consumed an average daily dose of 2.3 g of ginseng daily had a 7% increase in probability of survival and a 7.5% increase in the probability in remaining disease free compared to those that did not take ginseng. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 78 patients that sustained a stroke, 3 g of astragulus three times daily for 14 days resulted in significant improvement in expression, social interaction, problem solving and memory. Recovery improvements were also seen in the participants’ ability to groom, bathe, shower, dress the lower body and use the toilet. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Using Devil’s Claw at 480mg twice a day reduced pain and stiffness by 32.7% in eight weeks in patients with mild to moderate arthritis. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study on the effect of Frankincense, (traditional anti-inflammatory medicine containing boswellic acid) showed significant improvement in gum health, gingivitis and other conditions that affect gum health. (more…)
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. Capsaicin (component of hot peppers) use improved glucose levels in a test with 12 mice by 29% and reduced weight by 10%. (more…)
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…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Pain was reduced by 25% more in those taking capsaicin. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Passion flower extract reduced symptoms of anxiety by 68% (equal to treatment by oxazepam a leading pharmaceutical) but with less side effects. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 57 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, researchers found that 225 mg of peppermint oil was more effective than a placebo in reducing their irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curcumin increases elasticity of blood vessel walls in post menopausal women. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A summary of studies showed that Devil’s Claw was as effective as traditional pharmaceutical care to relieve pain for osteoarthritis and low back pain. (more…)
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…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study with 210 people indicated that 39% of participants in the high dose willow bark group are pain free and only 4% in the high dose group required their pain medication, while 47% of the people in the placebo group required their pain medication. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent medical study, curcumin was found to be better than conventional medications at relieving the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 18 kidney stone-induced rats showed that supplementation with a combination of rutin and curcumin for 28 days significantly inhibited the developement of kidney stones. (more…)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Frankincense and myrrh were more valuable than gold 2,000 years ago because they were effective as medicine. (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 Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Butterbur appears to be effective, have fewer side effects and is much less expensive than many of the common medications used for allergic rhinitis. (more…)
