by Becky | Jul 31, 2018 | 2016, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Polyphenols
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who consumed ten grams of dark chocolate had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to the control group who ate white chocolate. (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 31, 2018 | 2016, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Joint Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies several potential risk factors such as specific agricultural pesticides, solvents, and chemical fertilizers that may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, while a lifetime livestock exposure (as a child and adult), as compared to no livestock exposure involving animal contact may be protective. (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 24, 2018 | 2017, Antioxidants, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera extract during intense physical training.
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by Becky | Jul 23, 2018 | 2017, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fluorescent lamp sunbeds emitting 100 and 160 watts safely and significantly increased serum vitamin D levels by 70 – 100% in study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 23, 2018 | 2018, Cardiovascular Health, Proteins, Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective cohort study of the general Chinese population demonstrated a significantly inverse association of egg consumption (up to <1 egg/day) with CVD, ischemic heart disease, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, as well as major coronary events. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2018 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Cardiovascular Health, Polyunsaturated
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study found that higher serum concentrations of linoleic acid, the major omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, are inversely associated with the risk of death due to disease, CVD, and non-CVD or non-cancer causes while arachidonic acid demonstrated a weaker inverse association. (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 19, 2018 | 2018, Alternative Therapies, Bone Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reiki, a cost-effective and safe alternative treatment, while equivalent to physiotherapy in pain reduction and ADL score improvement, was significantly more effective than drug therapy in the participating subjects with intervertebral disc herniation. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2018 | 2017, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Fucoidan, a marine plant extract, displayed significant anti- angiogenic and anti-tumor effects on human prostate cancer cells in vitro and in a mouse xenograft model, and clarified a possible role of the JAK-STAT3 pathway. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2018 | 2018, Cancer, Environmental Health, Radioactivity and Irradiation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results of the Ramazzini Institute found a significant increase of heart Schwannomas and a non-significant increase of brain tumors in Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation. (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 18, 2018 | 2015, Alternative Therapies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of a stevia extract to effectively eliminate all in-vitro morphological forms of Borrelia burgdorferi known to cause Lyme disease. (more…)
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 17, 2018 | 2017, Environmental Health, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blue light-induced phototoxicity, a consequence of smartphone dependency, caused retinal damage in a rat model. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 17, 2018 | 2018, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Combining lentils with rice or potatoes significantly reduced glycemic response in the 24 participating subjects compared to those in the control group.
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by Becky | Jul 16, 2018 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study found that decreased telomere length was associated with increased arterial stiffness, increased aging, and impaired glucose metabolism. (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 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant decrease in cardiovascular death with increasing fiber intake. (more…)