Royal Jelly Bestows Insulin Benefits to Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.In a study of 46 patients, those who supplemented with Royal Jelly for 8 weeks had a significant 25% decrease in a measure of insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) compared to a 21.7% increase in the placebo group. Royal jelly is secreted by...
Fenugreek in the Prevention of Diabetes in Prediabetics
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Prediabetics who supplemented daily with 10 grams of fenugreek for 3 years had a 23% significantly lower rate of developing diabetes compared to a 55% rate in the control group. Worldwide, an epidemic of diabetes threatens the health of...
Probiotic Yeast Effective for Antibiotics-Induced Diarrhea
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with S boulardii reduced the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by 12.1% in 1653 children and 9.2% in 3,114 adults. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, characterized by abdominal pain, fever and bloody diarrhea, can...
Grapeseed Extract shows Promise in Prevention of Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Grapeseed extract may be a potential anti-cancer agent. Albert Einstein once said “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” In regards to the prevention and treatment of cancer, we are discovering...
Tomato Extract Effective in Helping Control Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Tomato extract significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to placebo. High blood pressure is a growing health risk in the United States and most other countries (1). It has...
Siberian Ginseng Shown to Help Fatigue
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who experienced a lesser amount of fatigue showed significant improvement after 2 months of ginseng supplementation while an additional 2 months of supplementation showed significant improvement in those who...
Technology Shown to Disrupt Children’s Sleep Quality
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds “significantly shorter sleep duration” with increased computer use and television viewing and recommends that electronic media devices should not be in the bedrooms of children. Sleep is a crucial component to a...
Rhodiola Benefits those with Lung Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who supplemented for 3 months with 500 mg per day of rhodiola significantly increased their lung capacity by 14.5% compared to placebo. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)...
High-Dose Vitamin D Strengthens Immune System in HIV-Infected Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve months of Vitamin D supplementation significantly increased vitamin D and immune cell blood levels in HIV infected participants. Though originally discovered as the cure for rickets in the early 20th century (1), vitamin D also...
Review Confirms Detrimental Effect of Chronic Sugar Intake on Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Lowering your systolic blood pressure by 3-6 mmHg and your diastolic blood pressure by 1.4 mmHg may reduce your risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular events, and risk of death by as much as 30%. High blood pressure is...
Vitamin E Deficiency Observed in Young American Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 7,922 participants, the Center for Disease Control found that 90% of adults and 80% of children were deficient in Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is considered essential for health (1). Vitamin E acts as...
Study Links Fiber Intake to Lower Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increasing total fiber intake by 6.8 grams per 1000 calories decreased systemic blood pressure by 1.69 mmHg while insoluble fiber of 4.6 grams per 1000 calories decreased blood pressure by 1.81 mmHg. High blood pressure has been...
Asbestos Exposure and Smoking Together Increase Lung Cancer Risk more than Separately
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers by 700% compared to a 70% risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Lung cancer is responsible for 1 in 5 global cancer deaths, with a latency period of 20 years and a 10%...
Study Documents Changes in Eye Function after Lutein/Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin may improve eye function in those in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among...
Study Examines Smoking’s Effect on Different Types of Lung Cancer Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Smoking more than 30 cigarettes daily increased the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 62.7% in women and 53.4% in men while small cell carcinoma risk was increased by 16.8% in women and 103.5% in men. Also when a multivitamin was...
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