Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 24 weeks, those on the almond diet (a low carbohydrate diet that included 84 grams of almonds) had significant decreases in blood lipid values, blood pressure, and body fat compared to those on a complex carbohydrate diet. Over...
Silibinin Enhances Drug Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Preclinical Studies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination treatment of silibinin with cisplatin or carboplatin was significantly more effective in treating prostate cancer than cisplatin or carboplatin when used alone. Every year, approximately 189,000 men are diagnosed with prostate...
Alpha-Tocopherol Reduces Other Forms of Vitamin E
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study shows supplementation with 400IU of alpha-tocopherol can cause a 58% decrease in other active forms of vitamin E. Research on the benefits of vitamin E has been growing in the last few decades. Some findings were able...
Low Arachidonic Acid Diet, Fish Oil, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis show 31% improvement in joint health with fish oil. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease affecting about 1 of 5 people in the US. (1) Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...
Do Pomegranates Lower Blood Pressure?
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a small study of 19 elderly with partly blocked arteries, after one year of pomegranate juice consumption the participants had a 21% decrease in blood pressure (p< 0.05). Cardiovascular disease is a serious problem in...
Capsaicin Reduces Lower Back Pain
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Pain was reduced by 25% more in those taking capsaicin. Lower back pain is a very common problem that interferes with routine daily activities, recreation, and is a leading contributor to missed work and dissatisfaction with...
Preventing Migraines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 55 headaches patients, those given 400 mg per day of riboflavin had fewer headaches and those were less severe. Migraines are seriously debilitating and affect nearly 10% of the United States population (1). Women are...
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