Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Olive leaf extract was shown to reduce pain and improve physical functioning in older patients with knee osteoarthritis, offering a complementary option for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease, that typically attacks...
Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: Findings from a Randomized Clinical Trial
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c. Daily supplementation of 20 μg of vitamin D3 during extended winter effectively reduced the number of sick days from ARTI and fever in children aged 6-8 years old. Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) are among the leading...
Increased Polyphenol Consumption Related to Neuroprotective and Cognitive Health Benefits
Written by Keely Puchalski, ND. Results from this study suggest that broad-spectrum polyphenols may enhance memory and attention in healthy young adults, alongside favorable increases in peripheral BDNF and CREB - two brain proteins involved in neuroplasticity,...
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Learn about the symptoms, triggers and management techniques for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition marked by the inappropriate activation of mast cells, which are a type...
Reishi Spore Oil Shown to Reduce Triglyceride Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. GLSO extract was shown to improve dyslipidemia in participants with borderline high triglyceride levels, while improving liver functioning. Elevated cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for the development of cardiovascular...
The Importance of the Root Cause Approach to Health: An Interview with Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, L.ac.
Sarah Hung is a board certified Naturopathic Physician, licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Her goal is to bring natural healing methods such as looking for the root cause, medicinal plants and herbs and utilizing food as medicine to others so they can feel...
Curcumin Improves Symptoms Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant improvement in beta cell function among participants assigned curcumin versus the placebo. By the year 2030, diabetes is expected to affect the lives of 439 million individuals worldwide1....
Increase in Dietary Fiber Intake Reduces the Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease in Individuals with Hypertension
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Logistical regression analysis showed that consuming more than 21g of dietary fiber could decrease the risk of developing PAD in patients with hypertension (OR = 0.67, P = 0.043). Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs due...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Significantly Associated with A Biomarker of Autoimmune Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Omega-3 fatty acids were significantly and negatively associated with antinuclear antibody positivity. Arthritis is an auto-inflammatory disease involving genetic, dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors1,2....
Dietary Fatty Acid Consumption Significantly Associated with Low Muscle Mass
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Weighted quantile sums analysis also demonstrated that polyunsaturated fatty acids had the most impact in reducing the risk of sarcopenia. Dietary fatty acids are essential to managing inflammation and lipid metabolism1,2....
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