Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. This article discusses the benefits of essential oils, particularly lavender, for relieving a number of health conditions such as pain, anxiety, and insomnia.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twenty-four study participants, who took 300 mg of ashwagandha extract for 12 weeks, significantly improved cardiovascular endurance by 18.7% compared to the placebo group. They significantly improved Quality of Life scores as well.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Wild blueberry supplementation significantly improved levels of Bifidobaceterium longum subspecies infantis by 8.4% in the digestive tracts of the study participants compared to the control group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A current study of 121 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s revealed that those who took 1250 micrograms of folic acid for 6 months significantly improved mental health scores by 5.1% and significantly reduced inflammatory protein levels by 41.7% compared to those who took donepezil. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants with high blood pressure significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressures while taking 200 mg of theanine daily for 7 days compared to those participants in the caffeine plus placebo group.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Students, who drank milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei [called Shirota (LcS)] 8 weeks prior to taking an important exam, experienced significantly lower salivary cortisol levels while taking the exam. Their rate of cold and flu symptoms were also significantly lower during the 8 weeks prior to the exams when compared to control. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study concluded that eating peppers, which are high in nicotine content, 2-4 times per week lowered the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease by approximately 30%.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of probiotic supplementation resulted in a significant improvement in bowel movement frequency in infants under one year old compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS Treatments with ginger/omeprazole and cinnamon/ginger/omeprazole were significantly more effective with higher rates of eradicating H. pylori than the Cinnamon/omeprazole regimen (70% & 80% versus 50%).
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with chronic periodontitis, who added a probiotic lozenge containing L. reuteri to their scaling and root planing regime, experienced a significant improvement in plaque inhibition due to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of the probiotic. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to the control group, healthy, lactose-intolerant volunteers who supplemented 4 weeks with L. acidophilus DDS-1, significantly improved their symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramping during an acute 6 hour lactose challenge.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight or obese study participants, who supplemented with 350 mg of magnesium per day for 6 months, had a significant improvement in urinary magnesium levels and a significant improvement in arterial stiffness and overall blood vessel health compared to control. (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. Supplementation with olive leaf significantly improved arterial stiffness and levels of an inflammatory protein called IL-8, which is a predictor of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 80 healthy participating males, those who took 1.5 grams of Cordycepts extract daily for one month significantly increased 3 types of immune system cells: NK50, NK100, NK200 in addition to interleukin-2 ( IL-2) which is a white blood cell regulator. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with gestational diabetes, who supplemented with 1000 mg of omega 3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil and 400 IU of Vitamin E for 6 weeks, improved their fasting blood sugars by 11 % and HOMAR IR (a measure of insulin resistance) by 69.4% compared to the control group.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 1431 participating men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), those who took pumpkin seeds for 12 months had a significant 10% improvement in BPH scored compared to placebo. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A twelve week supplementation of 100 mgs of saffron significantly reduced the cellular damage in participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to control group. (more…)
