by nhri | Apr 9, 2013 | 2012, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 494 workers, those with highest vitamin D levels had 13.8% lower fasting insulin levels and 17.3% lower indication of insulin resistance than those in the lowest vitamin D group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 8, 2013 | 2012, Infant and Children's Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 326 critically ill children up to 17 years of age, it was found that low vitamin D blood level was associated with nearly 2 days longer stay in hospital. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 26, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Use of the Mediterranean Diet was associated with reduced risks; 39% for stroke, 17% for death from cardiovascular disease and 11% for deaths from all causes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Fiber, Pancreatic Health, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a review that included 11 researches, it was found that those consuming 30 grams of fiber per day had a 30% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. An experiment in rats showed that supplementing their diet with melatonin improved bodyweight, systolic blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and cholesterol levels. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to placebo, daily consumption of grape polyphenols for 30 days significantly improved vascular endothelial function and biomarkers of metabolic syndrome by increasing flow-mediation dilation response by 45 % and lowering systolic blood pressure by 4.7%. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that Pycnogenol, the extract from French maritime bark, may also help with metabolic health. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 18, 2013 | Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. After a 7 year study of 7,000 participants in 3 groups, the Mediterranean diets had a significant 30% reduction in heart attack and stroke compared to the group that was only counseled on reducing fat in their diet. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 7, 2013 | 2010, Aging, Bone Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research concludes that “1000 mgs of ascorbic acid and 400 IU of Vitamin E is beneficial for preventing or helping with the treatment of age-related osteoporosis”. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2013 | 2007, Chromium, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin B - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 226 hyprcholesterolaemic type 2 diabetics, who received 2 mg of biotin and 600 micrograms of chromium daily for 12 weeks, saw a significant improvement in coronary risk factors such as triglycerides and cholesterol. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 19, 2013 | 2002, Antioxidants, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The study showed that the rate of vitamin E degradation was highest in half-filled clear bottle of olive oil (92.6%) and lowest in filled dark bottle (24.2%). (more…)
by nhri | Feb 18, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the group with the highest omega-3 blood levels (at least 4.51%) had an 80% reduced risk of death after one year of hemodialysis treatment compared to the group with the lowest omega-3 blood levels ( 3.07% or less). (more…)
by nhri | Feb 12, 2013 | Brain Health, Stress
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Regular stress reduction is an absolute necessity and there is no quick cure. It takes daily practice for a lifetime of good health. Stress is implicated in 60 to 90% of all illnesses. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2013 | 2010, Capsaicin, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. Capsaicin (component of hot peppers) use improved glucose levels in a test with 12 mice by 29% and reduced weight by 10%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2013 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure decreased by 8.1% in study participants who drank hibiscus tea and their diastolic blood pressure decreased by 1.6%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 29, 2012 | Cardiovascular Health, Detoxification
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy to remove heavy metals. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 12, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Each 50mg/day in magnesium intake reduced the risk of colorectal cancer by 5%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 8, 2012 | 2012, Carotenoids, Circulatory Health, Lycopene, Men's Health, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 1,031 patients, those in the highest 25% of lycopene blood levels had a 55% reduced risk of stroke compared to those in the lowest 25% of lycopene blood levels. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 29, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Longevity, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 2.5 grams of EPA and 348 mg of DHA per day over a 4 month period resulted in an 18% reduction of inflammation in 138 participants. (more…)