by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with HMB, glutamine, and arginine for 6 months saw a significant 27% improvement in flow-mediated dilatation among the supplement group compared to no change in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | 2010, Cancer, Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. NGR-hTNF has low toxicity and potential as a treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma when used in combination with chemotherapeutic agents. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD., PhD. Studies showed a ten percent reduction in blood pressure with the consumption of three or more cups of hibiscus tea per day. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that serum survivin can function as a useful biomarker in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.
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by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | Digestive Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Bacteria in the bowel contribute significantly to good health.
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by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | 2013, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. In a randomized controlled trial, patients given 10ml of fish oil in conjunction with standard drug therapy saw significant improvement in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 1, 2016 | 2015, Amino Acids, Citrulline, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Citrulline supplementation during a cycling test significantly improved blood pressure, blood oxidation, and time to exhaustion by 13.9%, 8.9%, and 12.6% respectively compared to arginine or placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | Glutathione, Liver Health, Stress
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Supplementing with glutathione may help to reduce the strain on not just the liver but our entire body.
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by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Botanicals, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Women with mild to moderate hirsutism who applied fennel gel 3% for 6 months had a significant 22.7 % reduction in thickness of hair growth compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2015, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Vegetarianism
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analyzed data on 77,659 participants in The Adventist Health Study 2 revealed that when compared to non-vegetarians, all those in the vegetarian groups had a 19% borderline statistically significant reduced risk of colon cancer and a 22 % non-statistically significant reduced risk of colorectal cancers. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2013, Colostrum, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice who received an injection of M. tuberculosis that was first exposed to IgA before injection had 24.5% of lung area affected by M. tuberculosis compared to 65% in the control group. Those mice who were first injected with IgA, then M. tuberculosis had 31% of lung area affected compared to 65% in the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Amino Acids, Carnitine, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In research on 26 professional soccer players, those taking carnitine had significantly less build up of lactic acid, a sign of muscle fatigue, in endurance exercises. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2012, Aging, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. People in the low vitamin D intake group had a 62% increased risk of having limited mobility and 122% increased risk of becoming disabled in their mobility. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2000, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Sweeteners
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 106 Chinese subjects using 750 mg stevioside in capsules had 7.6% decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2015, Brain Health, Women's Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Telomeres, the protected end caps of chromosomes, seemed to be protected during periods of stress by healthy diets, sufficient sleep, and exercise. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Bone Health, Men's Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Resveratrol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking resveratrol showed a 16% improvement in a marker for bone turnover compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Adding avocado to a hamburger patty showed a 24% benefit over a measure of blood vessel health over a control group and prevented a substance from forming an inflammatory compound. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Hair and Nails, Men's Health, Zinc
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows obese, bald men had 28.6% lower hair levels of copper and 57.2% lower hair levels of zinc than men with normal hair volume and body weight. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study shows aspirin increases major bleeding risk 66%, gastrointestinal bleeding risk 37%, and hemorrhagic stroke risk 32%-38%. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Diabetes, Vitamin E, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 400 IU a day of vitamin E improved neuropathic pain scores by 4.6% over a control group of diabetic patients with neuropathic pain. (more…)