Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates the benefits of direct contact person-to-person prayer as an adjunct to standard medical care for patients with depression and anxiety. In terms of disability as measured as “time in bed”, depression ranks higher...
Advanced Glycation End Products Associated With Cataract Formation in Individuals with Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In all four senile groups, the serum AGEs were significantly (Pb.001) lower in young control subjects thus corroborating the hypothesis that the advanced glycation process might have a role in cataract formation, which in...
Aged Garlic Extract Supplementation, B Vitamins, Folic Acid, and L-arginine Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aged garlic extract, Vitamin B12, B6, Folic Acid, and L-arginine supplements significantly decreased atherosclerosis progression (7%) and...
Eucalyptus May Benefit Those With COPD
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 220 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those who supplemented with 600 mg of cineole per day significantly improved their breathing difficulties (exacerbations) by an average of 42.8% compared to...
Vegan Diets Come With Many Benefits, Some Risks
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vegan diet is rich in antioxidants but significantly low in calcium and vitamin D. In 2006 an estimated 1.4% of Americans followed a vegan diet by avoiding meat, fish, dairy, or eggs (1). While the goals of those who follow vegan...
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...
Ayurvedic Plant may Benefit Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory...
Healthy Mind, Healthier Body: Anger Linked to Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of 44 studies, those with increased anger and hostility had a 24% greater risk of heart disease in healthy subjects. This chart lists the average weight of some small and medium sized animals. In a 2009 study (1),...
Study finds Lemon Juice and Lemongrass help HIV Patients with Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients using lemon juice and lemongrass experienced 88% recovery from oral thrush. For patients infected with the HIV virus and suffering from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, one of the debilitating illnesses they can suffer...
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Health in Those at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 2 grams of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for 6 months demonstrated a 6.2 % decrease in systolic blood pressure. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, which are the first and third leading causes of death for both men and...
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