by Becky | Feb 2, 2017 | 2017, Thyroid, Vitamin D - General, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that Vitamin D deficiency is significantly higher in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease, particularly in patients with Hashimoto’s Disease and Grave’s Disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 31, 2017 | 2016, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An herbal remedy of chamomile and linseed oil taken four times per day for one week significantly improved the symptoms of dry mouth in the seventy-four patients who suffered from xerostomia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2017 | 2016, Anemia, Ear, Nose and Throat, Folic Acid & Folate, Iron
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study analyzing the data on 303,339 subjects, found that iron deficiency anemia increased the odds of developing sensorineural hearing loss by 82% and combined hearing loss by 141% but had no effect on conductive hearing loss. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 5, 2017 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Botanicals
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blinded, clinical trial research study, Hibiscus Sabdariffa significantly decreased systolic blood pressure (5.5%) and diastolic blood pressure (4.0%) compared to the baseline and placebo groups. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2016 | 2011, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Prediabetics, who drank Mate tea and had dietary counseling, significantly improved their lipid profiles, body weight, BMI, and blood pressure while significantly decreasing fat consumption and increasing fiber intake. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 12, 2016 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participants who consumed 15 grams of Argan oil daily for 30 days had significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cell damage levels; however, their vitamin D blood levels increased significantly. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 7, 2016 | Brain Health, Self-Care
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD, MhD. A recent study demonstrates that mindfulness meditation can be used successfully, even in combination with narcotic pain-relieving drugs, to enhance pain relief. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 30, 2016 | NHRI
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by Becky | Nov 11, 2016 | 2016, Antioxidants, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Liver Health, Other Cancers
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled, single-blinded, parallel, clinical research study, Coenzyme Q10 significantly decreases oxidative stress (17.6%) and inflammation factors (42.5%) compared to baseline and placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 11, 2016 | 2015, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Flavonoids, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Dark chocolate, because of the high flavanol content in cocoa beans, is significantly superior to white chocolate in decreasing blood pressure and improving fasting blood sugar in study participants with type two diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 10, 2016 | 2016, Antioxidants, Curcumin, Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new curcumin formulation containing fenugreek fiber significantly decreased stress, anxiety and fatigue and improved Quality of Life in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 7, 2016 | Digestive Health, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Learn about the many beneficial ways that probiotics influence our health and well-being.
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by Becky | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016, Antioxidants, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with ubiquinol (CoQ10) significantly improved markers of oxidative stress. In addition, CoQ10 kept urinary biomarkers for measuring cell damage constant in participating subjects, but only after the first exercise period of the exercise program. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2016 | 2016, Hair and Nails, Men's Health
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a six month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical research study, marine complex supplement significantly promotes hair growth (7.3%) and hair conditions in men compared to baseline and placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2016 | 2016, Iodine, Minerals, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. China’s 16- year program of food fortification with iodine to reduce iodine insufficiency was significantly effective in four cities that had inadequate iodine levels prior to the intake of iodine fortified food; however, the program significantly increased thyroid disorders in 6 cities that already had adequate iodine intake levels.
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by Becky | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Obesity, Quercetin, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with onion peel extract and quercetin significantly improved weight, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, and total body fat in participating obese subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 29, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A large study of 67,640 Swedish adults shows that those who ate 3-4 servings of chocolate per week significantly reduced their risk of myocardial infarction by 20% compared to non-consumers of chocolate.
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by Becky | Sep 23, 2016 | 2016, Aloe Vera, Diabetes, Oral Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties of aloe vera, when used as an adjunct to the treatment protocol, contributed to the significant improvements in chronic periodontitis. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 22, 2016 | 2016, Amino Acids, Carnitine, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with 1980 mg of L-carnitine significantly improved physical fatigue levels by 22.9% in participating subjects when compared to control.
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by Becky | Sep 13, 2016 | Vitamin D - Heart, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Women's Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Women with polycystic ovarian disease are at a greater risk of infertility, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease and should, therefore, have vitamin D blood levels checked and supplement accordingly.
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