Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that supplementing with 50 mg/kg of taurine 2 hours prior to training improved physical performance and stamina and attenuated the acceleration of internal body temperature. The amino acid taurine has...
Fenugreek Extract for Increased Muscle Mass and Strength during Calisthenics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. Herbal formulations, including have been used extensively by exercise...
Yeast Beta-Glucan Supplementation Mitigates Inflammation Associated with Heated Treadmill Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 13-day supplementation with 250 mg of yeast-derived beta-glucans reduced cytokine markers of inflammation following a prolonged bout of heated treadmill exercise. Exercise during intense heat can cause gastrointestinal distress and when...
Yoga Based Mind-Body Intervention Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . RA is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease that is the unintended...
Yoga and Meditation Intervention Decreases Depression and Increases Neuroplasticity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that yoga- and meditation-based lifestyle interventions decrease depression severity and improve systemic biomarkers of neuroplasticity in patients with major depressive disorder. Major depressive...
Mind-Body Yoga Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that yoga, by targeting mind-body connections, may positively modify the pathobiology of autoimmunity at cellular and molecular levels. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease that results from the...
Ubiquinol Ameliorates Inflammation and Improves Hematological Parameters Following Strenuous Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ubiquinol supplementation prior to strenuous athletic exercise reduces inflammation, muscle damage and hematological impairment while increasing blood supply. The powerful health benefits of regular physical exercise are...
Tai Chi may Help Relieve Lower Back Pain – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have found that the practice of specific exercises found in tai chi, baduanjin and qigong can have a positive impact on low back pain. Can the practice of an ancient Chinese martial art, tai chi, be beneficial for the...
Withania somnifera Aqueous Extract for Strength Training and Recovery
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of resistance training and 500 mg daily of Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) improved body composition and muscle strength in healthy male participants. The S.T.A.R. (Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery) trial, a 12-week,...
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Physical Activity Guidelines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study finds that dog ownership is associated with more recreational walking and considerably greater odds of meeting physical activity guidelines. Previous research suggests that owning a dog is associated with lower risk of...
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