by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Proteins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2013 | 2012, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 494 workers, those with highest vitamin D levels had 13.8% lower fasting insulin levels and 17.3% lower indication of insulin resistance than those in the lowest vitamin D group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 13, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated, Pancreatic Health, Polyunsaturated
Written by Jessicca Patella, ND. A large study of 58,063 women aged 52-77 and 79,893 women aged 35-52 has determined that consumption of walnuts lowers risk of diabetes. After 10 years, the participants consuming 1 serving per week of walnuts had a 15% lower risk of type-2 diabetes and those consuming 2 or more servings had a 21% lower risk of type-2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 6, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Pancreatic Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Pollution, Processed Foods
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. The study analyzed the effect of organic pollutants, industrial chemicals and pesticides on the development of type II diabetes. The participants that had diabetes had a significantly higher concentration of all chemicals compared to non-diabetics. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2013 | 2007, Chromium, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin B - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 226 hyprcholesterolaemic type 2 diabetics, who received 2 mg of biotin and 600 micrograms of chromium daily for 12 weeks, saw a significant improvement in coronary risk factors such as triglycerides and cholesterol. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2013 | 2010, Capsaicin, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
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…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2013 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure decreased by 8.1% in study participants who drank hibiscus tea and their diastolic blood pressure decreased by 1.6%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 22, 2013 | Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Medical research has shown that physical exercise not only reduces the need for medication, but in some cases may reverse type II diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 7, 2013 | 2012, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Whole Grains
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers have found that two servings of whole grains per day are associated with a 21% decrease in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 3, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 29, 2012 | Cardiovascular Health, Detoxification
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy to remove heavy metals. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 23, 2012 | 2012, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Almond consumption dropped two markers of inflammation by 10.3% and 15.7%. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 4, 2012 | 2012, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Age related cataracts occur 3.4 years earlier in diabetics and 2.4 years earlier in non-diabetics that are statin users. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2009, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health, Vegetarianism, Weight Control
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 60,903 Seventh Day Adventists, the Body Mass Index was 18% higher in non vegetarians compared to vegans and the risk of diabetes was 380% greater. Data was also given on other types of vegetarians. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Resveratrol
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Resveratrol supplementation improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors in 62 participants with type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 7, 2012 | 2012, Chromium, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Young children with type 1 diabetes had low amounts of chromium, which may result in poor insulin function. (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 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…)
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