by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2019, Asthma, Botanicals, Infant and Children's Health, Lung Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Curcuma longa root complements standard asthma treatment by promoting better sleep, and better disease control in asthmatic children and adolescents. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Herbal extracts may be a new therapeutic option for non-drug users with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nut consumption was associated with nutrient adequacy, better diet quality, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a population at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
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by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2020, Asthma, Lung Health, Omega - 3
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that a higher Omega 3 Index is associated with better asthma control and with lower inhaled corticosteroid medication dose, suggesting that a higher erythrocyte n-3 PUFA level may have a role in asthma management. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2019, Cancer, Environmental Health, Water
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Over 100,000 lifetime cancer cases could be due to carcinogenic chemicals in United States drinking water according to a cumulative risk analysis done between 2010 and 2017.
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by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides insight into the effect of blue versus amber wavelength light on the circadian and sleep systems and their potential roles in traumatic brain injury repair and recovery.
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by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2019, Fruits and Vegetables, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Daily oral pomegranate consumption may lead to enhanced protection from UV photodamage. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Oral Health, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that decreasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of reducing the excessive intake of added sugars in the American diet. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2019, Environmental Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Urine analysis exposes phenols and phthalates in a variety of foods and personal care products. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month daily intake of both high and low dose bio-optimized Curcuma longa extract significantly reduced osteoarthritic knee pain in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Sleep, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Long sleep duration, long midday napping and poor sleep quality were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Animal-Assisted Therapies, Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that incorporating a facility dog into palliative care may reduce stress in hospitalized veterans. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 3, 2020 | 2019, Bone Health, Caffeine
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study identified several bioactive metabolites of coffee that were associated with a beneficial effect on bone mineral density among healthy adult coffee drinkers. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 3, 2020 | 2019, Animal-Assisted Therapies, Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Early life exposure to household pet dogs may lessen the risk of developing schizophrenia. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 3, 2020 | 2019, Environmental Health, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A survey of urinary concentrations of neonicotinoid insecticides suggest widespread exposure among the Chinese population. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2019, Alternative Therapies, Hair and Nails
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Platelet‐rich plasma and with microneedling is superior to platelet‐rich plasma alone or minoxidil monotherapy in patients with androgenetic alopecia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that habitual consumption of green tea is associated with better health and improved life expectancy. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2019, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that coffee consumption might benefit health by modulating key metabolic and inflammatory pathways involved in chronic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that outdoor O3 concentrations were associated with increased rate of carotid wall thickness progression and risk of new plaque formation.
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by Becky | Jan 24, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Sleep, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggest that a diet of high-glycemic index foods could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women. (more…)