Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Patients with high blood levels of vitamin E had 45% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. An increasing number of research studies are pointing to oxidative damage as part of the cause of Alzheimer’s disease (1). Regions of...
Vitamin D Blood Levels May Play a Role in Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 55% of Parkinson's patients were insufficient in vitamin D compared to 41.2% in the Alzheimer patients and 36.4% in the control group. As one of the most common nervous system disorders in the elderly, Parkinson’s Disease most often...
Hope for Fibromyalgia and Headaches
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 20 fibromyalgia patients given 300 mg of CoQ10 per day, fibromyalgia symptoms were decreased by 49% and headaches reduced by 39%. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome associated with fatigue, joint stiffness, depression,...
Royal Jelly: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Six months of taking royal jelly improved red blood cell production, glucose tolerance, and a measure of mental health. Royal jelly comes from honeybees and it is a food the worker bees make for the queen bee (1). Royal jelly is unique...
Physical Exercise Helps Both Mind and Body in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. For the researchers, "Physical exercise training leads to improved cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in frail older adults." There are a number specific illnesses that can affect the elderly population, including the...
Trichloroethylene Solvent Exposure May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A study in 99 pairs of twins showed those with six months exposure to trichloroethylene had six times the risk of Parkinson's disease. A recent study of aging participants of the World War II Twin Registry has shown a strong link...
Relief for Stressed-Out Students
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Omega-3 supplementation lowered an inflammation marker by 14% and anxiety by 20% in medical students compared to control. Are you stressed? Do you reach for that cup of coffee when you are stressed? How about taking your fish-oil...
Acupuncture Another Option When Facing Depression – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry suggests that acupuncture, as a stand-alone therapy, may be quite effective for mild to moderate depression. Last week, I had an interesting discussion with several...
Metallothionein
Shows how metallothionein removes toxic metals and improves some cases of Alzheimer’s Disease. Posted July 12, 2012. See Power Point Presentation.
Folic Acid early in Pregnancy May Benefit Mental Health in Newborns
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Control group was 16% higher in folic acid than mothers with autistic children. Folic acid is extremely beneficial during the early stages of pregnancy by helping prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida. Taking folic acid...
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