by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Weight Control
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The research indicated that the timing of the main meal of the day may be the most important factor in weight loss and should be considered for weight loss therapies. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2013, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Food Safety, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fenugreek seed extract significantly protects against MSG-induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in rats and may play an important future role in treating dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Cumin supplementation was shown to reduce weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while improving HDL or “good cholesterol” in overweight and obese women. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Ginseng
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that panax ginseng, used widely in the United States and shown to directly affect memory, sleep quality, anxiety/depression, and pain may benefit cancer patients. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Cinnamon, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This first study of its kind found that 2% cinnamon extract ointment is beneficial in healing and reducing the pain of the episiotomy wound. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Depression, Essential Oils, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research found that inhaling clary sage essential oil had an improvement on biological markers in the body for depression. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2010, Botanicals, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2015, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low-calorie cranberry juice shown to improve several risk factors of cardiovascular disease in adults. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Grape Seed Extract, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research suggests that grapeseed extract may be an effective alternative treatment to help with menopausal symptoms. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 12, 2016 | 2016, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds that supplementing with MMFS-01, a magnesium-threonic acid compound, significantly improved cognitive impairment in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 11, 2016 | 2016, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract, Heart Attack, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Drinking fruit juice with added grapeseed extract for 6 weeks significantly improved systolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to the control group. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 11, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Fats and Oils - General, Other Cancers
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggests a low-AGE diet may be a cost-effective way to support healthy aging and help lower the risk of pancreatic cancer.
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by Antonella | Jan 11, 2016 | 2010, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Review explores various factors influencing obesity. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 11, 2016 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Beta-glucan, a soluble fiber from barley helped lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 5.4 mg/dL. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 7, 2016 | Alternative Therapies, Sleep
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A study of 84,996 adult patients showed that lack of sufficient sleep significantly increased risk of developing autoimmune disease. A good night’s sleep would also decrease the cost of autoimmune disease by 50%. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 7, 2016 | 2014, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that the use of benzodiazepines significantly increased the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 43%. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma cells with artichoke leaf extract significantly decreased cell growth and proliferation and increased apoptosis (cell death). (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Alternative Therapies, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Food questionnaire data from participants over 50 years of age in the Farmingham study suggest that increasing protein intake may help preserve muscle mass. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Infant and Children's Health, Vitamin B12, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows vitamin B12 is significantly associated with an increase in absenteeism and grade repetition. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that higher total carotenoids were associated with 18-28% statistically lower risk of breast cancer. (more…)