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. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the risk for serious health...
Sugary Drinks Associated with High Blood Pressure
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. One in every three American adults has high blood pressure and of those, only 47% have it under control (2)....
Aquatic Plant Extract Helps with Memory in the Elderly
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. Memory loss is frequently regarded as “a normal part of...
Spearmint Tea Helps Those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder in women that results in enlarged ovaries that can produce prolonged...
Propolis a Possible Treatment for Genital Herpes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An in vitro study found propolis extract to be 99% effective against herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). Propolis, also known as bee glue, has been used for about two millennia for a wide range of illnesses. Depending on where it is...
Olive Oil May Help Increase Fat-Burning in the Obese
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats given olive oil had 58% higher rate of fat burning compared to rats without olive oil. A cornerstone of olive oil’s health benefits lies in its high levels of antioxidants called polyphenols (1), which have been shown to help...
Fiber Again Found to Help Lung Health
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. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is defined as “a slowly progressive disease of the airways that...
Study Finds Walnuts and Flaxseed Improve Handling of Stress
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. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 1 out of every 3 U.S. deaths is due...
Theoretical Framework for Dealing with Obesity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Review explores various factors influencing obesity. Obesity is a multilayered problem affecting millions of people worldwide. However, no established approach has been affective in reducing the occurrence of obesity. In the...
Review Confirms Barley’s Health Benefits on Blood Lipids
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. When it comes to the health benefits of oats, the FDA has concluded that “3 grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat...