Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Subjects consuming 300-450 grams of fatty fish and 100-gram bilberry portions per week saw a 21.2% decrease the total levels of glucose. Metabolic Syndrome affects over 47 million Americans. It is characterized by a number of risk...
Delta-Tocopherol most Effective against Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Delta-tocopherol led to a 2.7 fold increase in tumor cell death. In previous large-scale human trials, including the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta Carotene Cancer Prevention Study (ATBC) and Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention...
Study Suggests a Link Between Zinc and Anxiety
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with anxiety had a 20.1% higher level of copper and 15.1% lower level of zinc. Anxiety disorders are the most common class of psychiatric disorders in the US (1) and many other countries (2), yet frequently goes untreated (3)....
Flax Seed in the Management of Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This article discusses the use of flax seed which significantly improved blood sugar levels, as well as total cholesterol. Diabetes affects 25.8 million children and adults in the United States and 171 million people worldwide 1,2. The...
Gastrointestinal Problems Increase Symptoms of Autism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 58 autistic children, an imbalance of beneficial bacteria was found and the researchers believe that digestive problems contribute to autistic behavior problems. Autism is a developmental disorder that is...
Melatonin and Metabolic Syndrome: New Findings
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at three times greater risk of having...
Skeletal and Dental Deformities Due to Excessive Flouride Consumption
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This study analyzes the risk of excessive fluoride consumption which leads to bone deformations and teeth discoloration. It was analyzed in skeletons from an ancient population that were very well preserved due to their...
Does Olive Oil, Walnuts and Almonds Affect Cholesterol Levels Beneficially?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Walnut and almond enriched diets lowered LDL cholesterol in a study of 18 participants. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (2). It is also a large economic burden, costing the United States an estimated...
An Alternative Approach to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 31 participants with obsessive compulsive disorder those given 750 mg valerian root daily had a rating of 23.4% less disorders. Obsessive Compulsive disorder affects 1.6% of the United States population (4). It is...
Review Finds Heart and Metabolic Benefits to Whey Protein Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. ...