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....
Dietary Restriction and Supplementation with Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improves Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Ratio
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In the omega-3 group, TNF-alpha (p=0.001), IL-6 (p=0.01), IL-10 (p=0.035), Resolvin D1 (p=0.048), and MCP-1 (p=0.04) improved significantly. Culture, genetics, and social factors contribute to obesity, which is associated...
Fish Oil Supplementation Reduces the Number of Circulating Extracellular Vesicles
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant decrease in the number of extracellular vesicles in circulation in participants given the fish oil supplement compared to the oily fish meal group (p=0.023) and control (p=0.007). Various...
Nutrition, Hormones, and Healing from the Inside Out: An Interview with Joya Van Der Laan, FNP, IFMCP
In this interview, Joya Van Der Laan, FNP, IFMCP, shares her perspective on what’s missing in modern healthcare conversations about women’s health, and how simple, natural interventions can have profound effects. Bio: Joya Van Der Laan, FNP, IFMCP, is the founder of...
Hydrolyzed Eggshell Membrane Improves Hair Density in Middle Aged Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Intergroup analysis showed that participants who received BiovaBio™ had significantly higher hair density than those in the placebo (P<0.05). The beauty industry is a multi-billion-dollar business with products for hair,...