by Becky | Oct 3, 2018 | Arthritis, Joint Health, Resveratrol
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. In the study, those taking resveratrol and meloxicam had a significantly greater reduction in pain and several biologic markers of inflammation when compared to the participants taking meloxicam and a placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 10, 2018 | 2015, Brain Health, Depression, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a probiotic combination of different strains and species of Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, and Bifidobacterium can significantly reduce negative thoughts, specifically for aggression and rumination. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 22, 2018 | 2015, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression, Rhodiola
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. Compared to those taking placebo, patients taking Rhodiola rosea experienced less side effects and had 1.4 times the odds of improvement in depression by week 12 of treatment, while patients on sertraline had 1.9 times the odds of improvement in depression. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2018 | 2018, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest an increased risk of diabetes among Thai farmers with pesticide exposure and a statistically significant increased risk with the use of endosulfan, mevinphos, carbaryl/Sevin, and benlate. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 24, 2018 | 2017, Brain Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Results from this study suggest that Hg exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2018 | 2018, Essential Oils, Kidney Health, Liver Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint oil, in doses of 15 and 40 mg/kg of body weight, protected against the hepato and renotoxicity from CCL4-induced oxidative stress as witnessed by a significant increase in the regenerative and reparative capabilities of both liver and kidneys of the participating rats. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2018 | 2009, Alternative Therapies, Depression, Self-Care
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates the benefits of direct contact person-to-person prayer as an adjunct to standard medical care for patients with depression and anxiety.
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by Becky | Jul 17, 2018 | 2017, Fitness and Exercise, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In a randomized, crossover, double-blind, controlled study, a proprietary blend of 250 mg of grape and apple polyphenols (VinitronTM) significantly enhanced the endurance capacity and delayed exhaustion in the 48 participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 16, 2018 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Alzheimer's Disease, Self-Care
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study demonstrated that six weeks of individualized music therapy significantly reduced agitation and disruptiveness and improved quality of life in the participating nursing home residents suffering from dementia.
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by Becky | Jul 11, 2018 | 2016, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of rosemary and grapefruit extract significantly improves wrinkling and elasticity in the photo damaged skin of the 90 participating middle-aged women. (more…)
by Becky | May 29, 2018 | 2013, Probiotics, Respiratory Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A proprietary probiotic blend of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. Lactis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus LLG (LLG) resulted in fewer missed school days and reduced duration and severity of upper respiratory illness in the participating subjects relative to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2018 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, CBD, Parkinson's
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-week cannabidiol intervention of 300 mg/day significantly improved Quality of Life scores in study participants with Parkinson’s disease compared to a 75 mg/day intervention or placebo. (more…)
by Becky | May 15, 2018 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, CBD
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control, participating subjects with schizophrenia had a significantly greater reduction in psychotic symptoms after six weeks of treatment with cannabidiol. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2018 | 2017, Carnitine, Infant and Children's Health, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. L-Carnitine, when given to cigarette smoke-exposed female mice prior to mating, and during gestation and lactation, significantly improved the brain markers of mitophagy and mitochondrial energy metabolism in the male and female offspring. (more…)
by Becky | May 8, 2018 | 2017, Astaxanthin, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Astaxanthin supplementation significantly improved wrinkle formation and skin moisturization in the participating six-week old hairless mice. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 30, 2018 | 2017, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A five-week daily diet intervention rich in polyphenols and carotenoids significantly improved cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function in participating healthy subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 2, 2018 | 2017, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha significantly reduced weight, anxiety levels, and levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in the participating Ashwagandha fed rats. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2018 | 2016, Alternative Therapies, Fibromyalgia, Self-Care
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Relative to the control group, patients with fibromyalgia found that music therapy reduced their perception of pain. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 20, 2018 | 2017, Bone Health, Curcumin, Men's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Daily supplementation with 1000 mg of a special curcumin formulation significantly improved bone density in the participating osteopenic men. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 20, 2018 | 2016, Carotenoids, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with three carotinoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin, for 12 months significantly improve macular pigment ocular density, decrease glare severity, and improved photostress recovery time in study participants. (more…)
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