by Becky | Apr 18, 2016 | 2009, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Joint Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2010, Botanicals, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Alzheimer's Disease, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Alzheimer’s participants who took a herbal combination for 12 months had significantly higher cognitive function scores, significantly lower inflammation levels, and greater antioxidant levels than those who took the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2010, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who took 300 mg of Bacopa monnieri for 12 weeks had a significant 19.6% increase in word recall and 24.5% higher score in the Complex Figure Test compared to placebo.
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by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Aloe Vera, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Applications of aloe or myrrh for 5 days in participating subjects resulted in a 38% decrease in ulcer size from application of aloe and a 21% decrease in pain intensity from application of myrrh when compared to a placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Essential Oils, Sleep
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lavender essential oil, when inhaled for 5 days, significantly increased sleep quality and decreased daytime fatigue, and in addition, helped study participants feel refreshed upon wakening.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Andrographis paniculata extract was as effective as the drug mesalazine in bringing complete or partial remission to those study participants suffering from ulcerative colitis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds chamomile significantly more effective than Mefenamic acid for relieving the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2009, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients using lemon juice and lemongrass experienced 88% recovery from oral thrush. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Botanicals, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Women with mild to moderate hirsutism who applied fennel gel 3% for 6 months had a significant 22.7 % reduction in thickness of hair growth compared to placebo. (more…)