Biofield Therapy Helps With Carpal Tunnel Pain and Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six treatments of oscillatory biofield therapy given over 14 days improved carpal tunnel symptoms in participating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
B12 Supplementation may Help Women Avoid B12 Deficiency
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests vitamin B12 supplementation may be a very effective way for women to avoid B12 deficiency.
Myo-Inositol Improves Both Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Health of the Newborn
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Myo-inositol, which has shown potential to help maintain healthy insulin levels in women with gestational diabetes, may benefit not only women during pregnancy, but also their newborns.
Periodontal Disease Contributes to Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how an oral infection with P. ginivalis can lead to chronic periodontal disease and the development and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease.
Lower Incidence of Stroke Shown With White Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A ten-year population study finds that white fruits and vegetables are inversely associated with the incidence of stroke.
DHA and Fish Oil Shown to Improve the Brain After Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of Omega-3 fish oils and DHA significantly improved brain tissue recovery by increasing blood vessel and nerve tissue growth and spatial memory following induced ischemic stroke in a mouse model.
Home Exercise Improves Quality of Sleep in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A twelve-week semi-supervised home exercise program significantly improved sleep quality and excessive day time sleepiness in the sixty-five elderly participants compared to the control group.
Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Multiple Sclerosis in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. When comparing women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to appropriate controls, participating women with multiple sclerosis, who had decreasing levels of vitamin D, had an increasing risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Those With Inflammatory Heart Condition
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy who supplemented with three grams of omega -3 fatty acids daily for eight weeks had significant improvements in serum triglycerides and IL-10 levels compared to controls.
Which Medication is Best for Treating a Low-Functioning Thyroid? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. In Dr. Massey’s experience, patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism while on the right dose of a T4 medication often have resolution of their symptoms with a T3/T4 combination medication.
