Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double blind-placebo controlled study, seabuckthorn seed oil significantly lowered systolic (6.8%), diastolic blood pressure (5.5%), cardiovascular risk (20% total cholesterol), and increased antioxidants levels (6.4%) compared to baseline and placebo in a group of males living in high altitude. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 30 days of coconut oil pulling, study participants saw a 51.6% decrease in gingival index and a 60.3% decrease in plaque index. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that rinsing with sesame oil (called oil pulling) was as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing bad breath and the bacteria that cause it. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggests a low-AGE diet may be a cost-effective way to support healthy aging and help lower the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A 7 year follow up study revealed a diagnosis of schizophrenia in 9.8% of the participants who took omega 3 for 12 weeks compared to 40% of the participants in the control group. (more…)
