Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %. The life expectancy of cystic fibrosis patients has dramatically improved since the 1950’s, however...
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...
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%. Neuropathies are a loss of nerve function and are the most common complication of diabetes, affecting nearly 50%...
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. Approximately 10 million Americans over 50 years of age have osteoporosis of the hip (1). In 2005, the...
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. Gamma−Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter (nerve...
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...
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. Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a condition that affects 1.4 million Americans (30% of which are children) and costs $2 billion...
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%. As a disease that currently affects more than two million American children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
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. As a condition that affects more than 21 million Americans (1), osteoarthritis (OA) is the #1 cause of disability in the U.S., limiting everyday activities for 16...
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. Asthma affects more than 20 million Americans (including 6.1 million children) (1) and is recognized as "a major public health...
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