Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A three-month supplementation with different fatty acid combinations demonstrated that increased dietary DHA decreased inflammatory markers and markers of infection while increased dietary arachidonic acid (AA) decreased FENO and nNO in the participating subjects with cystic fibrosis. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Three grams of blackcurrant seed oil, when given to pregnant women at 8-16 weeks gestation, later through their breastfeeding cycle, and then to their infants until age 2 years, significantly improved atopic dermatitis in 12 month old infants compared to the olive oil placebo. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Oral supplementation with Bergamot extract significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and blood glucose in hypercholesterolemic Wistar rats and in patients suffering from hyperlipidemia.
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blinded, clinical trial research study, Hibiscus Sabdariffa significantly decreased systolic blood pressure (5.5%) and diastolic blood pressure (4.0%) compared to the baseline and placebo groups. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects, who supplemented with 200 micrograms of selenium for 3 months, saw a significant 71.6% reduction in thyroid peroxidase antibodies, a hallmark of Hashimotos disease.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Chewing gum, high in eucalyptus extract, 5 times per day for 12 weeks significantly improved plaque accumulation and gingivitis in the 32 participating subjects compared to control.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of probiotic supplementation resulted in a significant improvement in bowel movement frequency in infants under one year old compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of listening to 30 minutes per week of different music genres significantly improved sleep quality by 27.3% and decreased depression by 59.9% in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 332 subjects with glaucoma, those who supplemented with bilberry for 2 years had a significant 31.25 % improvement in vision compared to an 18% improvement in the gingko biloba group and a 6.5% improvement in the control group. (more…)
Wirtten by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rose hips may help offset the damage to joints by reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 810 adults those that reduced sugary drinks by one per day had a 1.8 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who took 300 mg of Bacopa monnieri for 12 weeks had a significant 19.6% increase in word recall and 24.5% higher score in the Complex Figure Test compared to placebo.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An in vitro study found propolis extract to be 99% effective against herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats given olive oil had 58% higher rate of fat burning compared to rats without olive oil. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds that women consuming 28.4 grams of fiber per day had a 33% reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twenty-five patients with high cholesterol, consuming walnut and walnut-flaxseed diets, saw a significant improvement in blood pressure and blood flow. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Review explores various factors influencing obesity. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Beta-glucan, a soluble fiber from barley helped lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 5.4 mg/dL. (more…)
