Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Curcumin inhibits the growth of both human and mouse malignant pleural mesothelioma cells and enhances the effectiveness of cisplatin when used in combination with it. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but aggressive...
Popular Flu Drug may Pose Danger to Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study demonstrated that Tamiflu, when administered to rats, significantly increased ALT (liver enzyme) by 67.6% compared to control, and GGT by 71.9% in male rats and 49.8% in female rats compared to their respective controls....
Sage Shown to Significantly Reduce Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who supplemented with sage for 2 months saw a significant average improvement of 19% in all markers of cholesterol while the control group saw no significant changes. Hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, puts an individual at risk...
Fenugreek’s Metabolic Activity in Diabetic, Obese and Immunosuppressed Rats
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Adult diabetic rats, when fed 0.5 or 1 gram of fenugreek per kilogram of body weight for 30 days, had improved hyperglycemia and significantly improved hyperlipidemia, liver enzymes, body weight and measures of oxidative stress....
Aluminum Adjuvants May Cause Autism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows a significant correlation between the increased use of vaccines containing aluminum adjuvants and an increase in autism in preschool children from Western countries. Adjuvants are compounds that are used in vaccines to...
Review finds Concern with Coffee Consumption in Those with High Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High blood pressure has been called a worldwide epidemic (1) and cost our healthcare system $73 billion in 2009 (2). The National Institutes of Health classify a healthy blood pressure as 120/80 mmHg or lower, a blood pressure...
Herbal Extract Benefits Those with Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Andrographis paniculata extract was as effective as the drug mesalazine in bringing complete or partial remission to those study participants suffering from ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of...
Olive Leaf Lowers Blood Pressure
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a double-blind study, 1000 mg of olive leaf extract exhibited significant reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol in stage I hypertension. High blood pressure also known as "the silent killer" is a major issue in the...
Melatonin helps Offset Cell Damage Caused by Strenuous Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Runners supplemented 3mg of melatonin had 43.5% lower levels in markers of oxidative stress. The Centers for Disease Control recommends 60 minutes of exercise per week for children 6 to 17 years of age and 150 minutes per week and 3...
Berry Antioxidant Intake May Help Blood Pressure Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 14 year long prospective study, individuals who consumed 16.2 mg to 21.9mg per day of anthocyanin had an 8% reduction in risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States....
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