Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In this cell and animal study, researchers showed that high salt intake encouraged the production of defective cells of the immune system and increased the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Salt has long been seen as a...
Even in Absence of Disease, Chlorella Improves Immunity Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 51 patients, supplementation with chlorella improved markers of immunity by 152% and 93% over the control group. Chlorella is a single-celled green algae popular in the Asian diets of Japan, Taiwan and Korea. It has...
Melatonin May Help Maintain Nerve Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study, patients with multiple sclerosis were given 10 mg of melatonin daily for 30 days and experienced significant improvements in the levels of antioxidants which might help, prevent or delay the symptoms of multiple...
Can Yeast Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 116 healthy participants that consumed 500mg of fermented yeast daily (high in fiber, mineral, B-vitamins, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae) during 12 weeks of peak flu season, had significantly reduced incidence of cold or...
Flu Shot Realities – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The shots are only effective on some of viral infections and not on bacterial infections. Nutrition to increase immunity is discusssed. Nutrition and Seasonal Flu Antibiotics fight bacteria but won’t help against viral infections,...
Elderberry Increases Flu Recovery
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Of 60 patients with flu, the group of thirty who took 15 mls of elderberry syrup for 5 days demonstrated improved symptoms within 3.1 days compared to the placebo group who were sick for 7.1 days before symptoms improved....
Green Tea May Boost Flu Protection in Kids – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A daily cup of green tea is part of a good defense against influenza. The flu season is upon us and our front-line defense, the flu vaccine, does not protect us 30 percent to 40 percent of the time...
Echinacea Strengthens Immune System Cells
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 11 people demonstrated that 1275 mg of Echinacea per day increased immune benefit by 33% and decreased blood cell damage by 8% in the Echinacea group compared to the control group. Echinacea is an herb widely used in...
Almond Skins May Help With Immunity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that natural almond skins exhibit anti-viral protection and suggests they stimulate a response which contributes to an anti-viral immune defense. Cultivated for 6,000 years, almonds possess health-promoting...
Astaxanthin Found to Help Cell and Immune System Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An 8 week supplementation of 8 mg of astaxanthin, initiated an immune response in patients that was 81% higher than the control group. Astaxanthin also decreased cell damage and inflammation. Astaxanthin is one of the most common...
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