Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 121 women with a dry eye syndrome, those who received omega-3 fats EPA and DHA and the omega-6 fat borage oil had a 13% decrease in inflammatory protein in the eye. Dry Eye Syndrome occurs when the eye does not produce...
Ginger may Help with Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 57 children with bone cancer (sarcoma), they were supplemented with ginger powder and experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occurs as a result of chemotherapy. In its Annual Report...
Effect of Frankincense on Plaque and Gingivitis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study on the effect of Frankincense, (traditional anti-inflammatory medicine containing boswellic acid) showed significant improvement in gum health, gingivitis and other conditions that affect gum health. Gingivitis, or inflammation...
Exercise in Patients with Heart Failure
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Taurine increased the amount of time patients could exercise from 7.32 to 10.09 minutes. Almost 5 million Americans are living with heart failure, with an estimated 550,000 diagnosed each year (2). More than 50% of those diagnosed...
Antioxidant-Rich Diet Lowers Chance of Stroke in Women
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. ...
Nuts: The Ultimate Antioxidant
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows that people who eat nuts twice a week are 31% less likely to gain weight. Nuts have been gaining favor as a healthy snack and for good reason. Research shows that people who eat nuts twice a week are 31% less likely to...
Vitamin E Blood Levels Linked to Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 521 patients, blood levels of vitamin E were 20% higher in the normal patients than those with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia among older adults, affects parts of the brain...
Pycnogenol Improves Symptoms of Menopause
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 8 weeks of Pycnogenol supplementation, the 38 participating perimenopausal women saw a significant improvement in hot flashes and other symptoms. Menopause is a normal change for women that typically occurs between the ages of 45...
Astaxanthin Improves Cell Health in the Obese
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 27 overweight healthy subjects, those who took 20 mg of astaxanthin for 12 weeks, demonstrated that astaxanthin was safe and effective in lowered LDL cholesterol by 6% and 2 markers of cell damage by 7.1% and 23.5%...
L-Carnitine May Help Lung Health in Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Fifty children with moderate asthma given 1050 mg L-carnitine for six months had a 71% decrease in hospital visits compared to the control group. Childhood asthma has been called “a major public health problem” by the Centers for...
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