Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Foods such as oatmeal and barley that contain digestion resistant starch, have been shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria and may reduce the incidence of chronic illness.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This cross-sectional study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was significantly associated with improved bone density.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates the benefits of tai chi Qigong exercise in improving sleep quality among older adults with cognitive impairment.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Mushroom consumption was associated with delayed mild cognitive impairment and may be a potential preventive measure to slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in aging populations.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The study model projects that if no further reduction in the misuse of opioids occurs during the coming years, the annual number of opioid overdose deaths will increase from 33,100 in 2015 to 81,700 by 2025, reflecting a 147% increase.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to the control group, participants who consumed 5 grams of spinach extract for three months had significantly reduced body weight and total and LDL-cholesterols, and experienced increased fullness, reduced hunger, and a reduced urge for sweets and chocolate.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum P8 significantly improved inflammatory markers but had no impact on depression scores; however, there was some improvement in psychological tests of stress in the probiotic group.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study strengthens the hypothesis that dietary intake plays an important role in prenatal OP pesticides exposure among women living in an urban environment.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both pulsatile and minimal dry cupping were effective at 4 weeks; however, after 12 weeks of treatment only pulsatile cupping offered pain relief for participants suffering from chronic back pain.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Data suggest that dietary polyphenols may act in the gut to modify microbial community structure, resulting in lessened intestinal and systemic inflammation and improved metabolic outcomes.
