Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 247 study participants, those who took cineole (a eucalyptus component) experienced a 55% improvement in ability to inhale; a 50% improvement in Quality of Life scores and a 42% increase in total air breathed (forced vital...
Combined Gamma-Tocotrienol and Statin Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This cell study shows how gamma-tocotrienol and statins, when used in combination, were more effective in destroying malignant melanoma cell lines than when used alone. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive treatment- resistance...
Combination Drug and Alternative Therapy for Mesothelioma
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Vitamin C and green tea antioxidant EGCG in combination with chemotherapy significantly reduced the spread of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects mainly those exposed to asbestos or asbestos like...
Aspirin in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aspirin protects against malignant mesothelioma by inhibiting the carcinogenic effects of the inflammatory molecule High Motility Group Box1 (HMGB1). Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive cancer that has its origin in the mesothelial...
Rhodiola Benefits those with Lung Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who supplemented for 3 months with 500 mg per day of rhodiola significantly increased their lung capacity by 14.5% compared to placebo. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)...
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Decreased Lung Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 28 elderly subjects with asthma, given 2000 IU vitamin D per day there was a 20% improvement in asthma scores. About 13% of the U.S. population is older than 65 years, with an expected doubling by the year 2050 (1). Although 7% of...
Diagnostic Findings for Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Physicians use different diagnostic tests and criteria to diagnose individuals with cystic fibrosis. Most commonly, cystic fibrosis is diagnosed when there are physical abnormalities characteristic of cystic fibrosis such as...
Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Nutritional Deficiencies in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This article discusses the role of diet and nutrient supplementation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The diet of cystic fibrosis patients plays an integral part in their longevity and staying free of symptoms. At the...
Pranayama Yoga Improves Lung Function in Healthy Individuals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 91 healthy young adults, the use of pranayama yoga increased the speed lungs can exhale by 8.6%. In a 2015 study (1), 91 healthy subjects (19 men, 72 women) between the ages of 18 and 30 were assigned to 1 of 3 groups for 30...
Whey Protein Improves Health of Young-Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis patients taking whey protein at 10 grams per day had 46.6% higher levels of glutathione - a major defense against lung infections. Chronic lung infections form a major threat to the prognosis of cystic...
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