by nhri | Sep 19, 2011 | 2005, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Immune Health
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…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2009, Ginkgo Biloba, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 85 female students diagnosed with PMS, those who took 40 mg of Ginkgo biloba 3 times per day from day 16 of their cycle to day 5 of the next cycle, had a decrease of 23.69% in overall symptoms of PMS. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Sleep, Valerian, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 100 postmenopausal women diagnosed with insomnia and given 530 mg of valerian root extract extract, 30% reported an improvement in sleep quality. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 14, 2011 | 2011, Grape Seed Extract, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. (more…)
by nhri | May 16, 2011 | 2011, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
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…)
by nhri | Apr 21, 2011 | Ginkgo Biloba, Skin Health
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Recent research suggests that Gingko biloba may be part of the solution for vitiligo. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Kava Kava, Magnesium, Melatonin, Relora, Sleep, Stress, Tryptophan
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. This article lists natural treatments to reduce stress such as: kava kava, magnesium, L-Theanine, L Tryptophan, Relora, and Lavender. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Brain Health, Kava Kava, Magnesium, St. John's Wort, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John’s Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2011 | Fitness and Exercise, Spirulina
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Spirulina supplementation lengthened the time to the fatigue point by 24%. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 17, 2010 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Capsaicin, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Capsaicin, when fed for 7 months to spontaneously hypertensive rats, decreased blood pressure by 8% compared to a blood pressure increase of 2.5% in control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 13, 2009 | 2008, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that grape seed extract, a powerful antioxidant, decreased oxidized LDL cholesterol, helped regulate heart rhythm,and decreased plaque buildup in blood vessels. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Ginger, Joint Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. In a study of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who took 1 gram of ginger a day had a reduction in pain and knee swelling, as well as a significant increase in knee function. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 27, 2008 | 2006, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Curcumin
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a cell study, curcumin demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity which led to reduced cancer cell proliferation. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 22, 2008 | 2007, Antioxidants, Echinacea, Goldenseal
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This literature review suggests that Echinacea can be effective in reducing incidence and duration of the common cold. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 7, 2008 | 2006, Antioxidants, Ginger
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This study indicates that ginger helps reduce post-surgery nausea. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 22, 2008 | 2006, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Curcumin
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry. (more…)