Study Links Zinc Levels to Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A recent research on men diagnosed with prostate cancer found zinc intake to be associated with a lower risk of death from prostate cancer. (more…)
Ginkgo for PMS
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 85 female students diagnosed with PMS, those who took 40 mg of Ginkgo biloba 3 times per day from day 16 of their cycle to day 5 of the next cycle, had a decrease of 23.69% in overall symptoms of PMS. (more…)
Could Supplementing Have Effect on Autism? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PHD, Daily Herald Columnist. Two recent studies suggest that carnitine may help treat autism. (more…)
Omega-3 Oils for Elderly Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 46 elderly depressed female subjects, when supplemented with 2.5 g per day of omega-3 oils for two months, demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms as well as improved physical, social and mental functioning. (more…)
Women’s Health Interview, October 2010 – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Health problems can come from environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Soy isoflavones and probiotics are helpful. Hormone therapy leads to increased homone dependent cancer. (more…)
Dietary Supplement Options for Pregnant and Lactating Women – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. Beyond a prenatal multiple vitamin, read about the vitamins and minerals that pregnant women and nursing mothers may also want to take. (more…)
Study Finds Vitamin D Blood Levels May Influence Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Likelihood of having depression in persons with vitamin D deficiency is 85% higher compared to those with vitamin D sufficiency, a new study reveals. (more…)
Vitamin D May Help Mental Health in Older Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that women with low vitamin D levels had double the risk of developing depression while men with low vitamin D levels had a 60% higher risk of depression. (more…)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA May Be Linked to Ability to Process Sensory Input
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In a small mouse study, those deficient in omega-3s had 55% more brain shrinkage than those supplemented with omega-3. (more…)
Qigong Can Improve Life for Cancer Patients – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study supports Oriental thought that qigong enhances quality of life. (more…)
GABA Found to Help Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study researchers found that GABA works within one hour to increase a marker of stress, worry, and anxiety reduction by 60% compared to the control group. (more…)
Folic Acid Shows Hope for Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 88 young patients with bipolar disorder, those given 3 mg per day of folic acid in addition to sodium valproate ( a leading medication) had 11% greater benefit than those taking sodium valproate alone. (more…)
Lemon Balm Seen to Improve Memory Powers – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Studies have demonstrated that lemon balm enhances the memory and cognitive abilities of young healthy men on standardized performance tests. (more…)
Our Minds May Control the Flow of Bioenergy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. There is substantial evidence that our minds can control the flow of our energy – and we can measure it. (more…)
Non-traditional Therapies May Boost Treatment – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Nutrition, acupuncture, massage, mind-body therapies, meditation, energy medicine, dietary supplements-including vitamins and a growing number of herbs are increasingly being used during cancer treatment. (more…)
Winter Blues – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Nature has given us safe, inexpensive and effective therapies for the winter blues. (more…)
Phosphatidyl Serine: Nature’s Brain Nutrient
By Amy Kosowski, M.S., LDN. A number of clinical trials have shown that phosphatidyl serine has a benefit for cognition. (more…)
Pycnogenol® Helps Women Before Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 155 peri-menopausal women who took 100 mg of Pycnogenol twice daily for 6 months had significant improvements of 11% in depression scores and 27% in memory/concentration scores. (more…)
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