Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 39 study patients, those who took 100 mg of pycnogenol twice daily for 5-8 weeks prior to allergy season had a 35% decrease in eye symptoms and a 20.5% decrease in nasal symptoms compared to placebo. Although it is not...
Vitamin D Boosts Immunity against Flu – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Vitamin D is an effective tool that nature has given us to survive and thrive. Vitamin D may be as effective as vaccination for seasonal flu. In a recently published clinical trial, children who took a vitamin D supplement had...
Minor Component of Vitamin E, Tocotrienols, May Enhance Aging Immune Function
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Tocotrienols enabled the T cells of older mice to multiply more rapidly. The major component of vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol, has been extensively studied, although some of its physiological benefits are hotly...
Can Vitamin D Supplementation Prevent the Flu in Children?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin D has been making headlines on various health topics, but can it prevent the flu in schoolchildren? Recent research indicates that supplementing vitamin D3 during the winter can prevent influenza A (1). Most vitamin D comes from...
Fight the Flu with Vitamin D Supplements – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Vitamin D may be a good way to prevent winter flu, due to its ability to activate immune system-based proteins that kill the flu virus. One of the most frequent concerns of my patients is what to do about the flu, both...
Tai Chi Beneficial for Many Medical Conditions – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Evidence suggests that practicing tai chi enhances physical and mental health. Tai chi, and possibly martial arts in general, may hold a key to lifelong physical and mental health. The American concept of martial arts, shaped...
Consume More Essential Fatty Acids and Reduce the Risk of Pneumonia
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, Ph.D., Biochem. Increasing consumption of essential fatty acids can lead to many health benefits. Poylunsaturated fats are thought to be involved in controlling inflammation and immune response.(1,2,3,4) Ninety-five percent of dietary...
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