Salt Water Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %. (more…)
Ginseng Associated with Breast Cancer Survival
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a large study of 1,459 Chinese breast cancer patients, those that consumed an average daily dose of 2.3 g of ginseng daily had a 7% increase in probability of survival and a 7.5% increase in the probability in remaining disease free compared to those that did not take ginseng. (more…)
A Natural Option for Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Alpha Lipoic acid at 600mg per day reduced four major pain symptoms in those with diabetic neuropathy by 62%. (more…)
A Review of Nutrients for Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Protein, calcium, magnesium, flouride, zinc, copper, boron, potassium, and vitamins D, K, C, A, and B are important for bone health. (more…)
GABA Found to Help Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study researchers found that GABA works within one hour to increase a marker of stress, worry, and anxiety reduction by 60% compared to the control group. (more…)
Flaxseed Found to Help Kidney Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice with polycystic kidney disease, who were given a flaxseed enriched diet, were 5% heavier than placebo group, and had significant reductions in kidney scarring (fibrosis) as well as a 40% decrease in PGE2 ( a protein that increases with decreased kidney function). (more…)
Study Suggests Vitamin D May Help Children with Digestive Inflammation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study in children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 34.6% of the patients were deficient in vitamin D. (more…)
Study Shows Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Help ADHD Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Within 8 weeks of magnesium and Vitamin B6 supplementation, magnesium levels in ADHD children increased by 11%. (more…)
Vitamin K Deficiency Found to Increase Arthritis Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low Vitamin K levels are associated with hand and knee arthritis. (more…)
Whole Grains and Fish May Decrease Asthma Risk in Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Asthma was 5 times more common in a study of children with the lowest intakes of fish and whole grains. (more…)
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. 2258 seniors without Alzheimer’s disease or dementia whose diets closely resembled the Mediterranean Diet were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Study Finds Postmenopausal Women Still at Risk for Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Only 46% of postmenopausal women get enough calcium and the NAMS recommends increasing the RDA of vitamin D to 800 IU for several groups. (more…)
Study Examines Curcumin’s Effect on Colon Cancer Cells
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a cell study, curcumin demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity which led to reduced cancer cell proliferation. (more…)
Fish Oil and Eye Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
Eating Nuts and Seeds Frequently Can Keep Your Circulatory System Healthier
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
Chewing Xylitol Sweetened Gum After Meals May Be an Enjoyable Way to Reduce Tooth Decay
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
A Comprehensive Literature Review and Assessment Confirms That Omega-3 Supplementation Maintains Cardiovascular Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
Ginger May Help Control Nausea Common After Surgery
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This study indicates that ginger helps reduce post-surgery nausea. (more…)
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Low Mood State and Lowered Intellectual Ability in Elderly
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In 80 adults with an average age of 75, half had mild brain size decrease (Alzheimer’s disease) and half were normal. Those with low vitamin D levels performed significantly lower on 2 out of the 4 tests given. (more…)
EGCG Appears to Slow Neurological Degeneration in Huntington’s Disease
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Flavonoids in green tea slowed the development of a marker for Huntington’s disease. (more…)
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