Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, Ph.D. Zinc contributes in many ways to a healthy body and immune system. Zinc plays an important role in regulating how the immune system functions. It is critical in helping the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. Zinc...
Aromatherapy Oil Inhalation Significantly Reduces Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Hypersensitivity Factors
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aromatherapy oil inhalation significantly decreased perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms (52.3%), rhino conjunctivitis quality of life, (62.0%),...
Nigella Sativa Benefits Thyroid Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 40 participating patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, those who took 2 grams of powdered nigella sativa daily for 8 weeks significantly improved their thyroid status compared to the 20 subjects in the control group. The...
Eating Anti-Inflammatory Foods May Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey shares information on the benefits of a diet high in anti inflammatory foods for reducing the pain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as decreasing the risk of developing an inflammatory autoimmune disease. The...
Some Foods and Herbs May Help Ward Off the Flu – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Fight the flu this winter season with Dr. Massey’s recommended arsenal of natural remedies for seasonal flu protection such as herbs, Bifidobacterum probiotics, and cranberries and elderberries that are rich in polyphenols. A...
Mushroom Improves Immune System Strength in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 80 healthy participating males, those who took 1.5 grams of Cordycepts extract daily for one month significantly increased 3 types of immune system cells: NK50, NK100, NK200 in addition to interleukin-2 ( IL-2) which is a white...
Krill Oil Improves Immune System Strength after Strenuous Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After just 3 hours of exercise, those who supplemented with krill oil for 6 weeks significantly increased immune system protein IL by 45.9% and natural killer immune cells by 6.5%. Fish oil’s anti-inflammatory, blood-thinning...
Do You Need a Flu Vaccine? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey recommends flu vaccine be given to only those individuals at high risk of complications from the flu. To vaccinate against the flu or not to vaccinate against the flu, that is the question. According to many medical...
Papillomavirus (HPV) L1 DNA in Gardasil Vaccine
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how the aluminum adjuvant in Gardasil vaccine, which contains particles of viral DNA, may initiate a severe inflammatory response leading to autoimmune disease and even death. There is worldwide growing concern as to...
Simple and Effective Flu Season Recommendations – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Probiotics, vitamin D, and green tea are recommended by Dr. Massey to reduce your risk of flu. The time between November and March (Chicago area) is flu season. Every year, there is a big push for vaccination as the way to prevent...
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