by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Vitamin D - Heart, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Very low vitamin D levels in children are associated with a significantly higher prevalence of carotid artery wall thickness and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health, Tobacco
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 5,738 men, researchers found that 30 minutes of physical activity per day, 6 days per week significantly reduced the overall risk of death (mortality) by 49%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Aging, Vitamin D - Mortality, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with “very low” vitamin D levels of 15 ng/mL or less had a 150% greater risk of becoming pre- frail or frail and a 286% risk of death from all causes compared to those with “high” vitamin D levels of greater than 30 ng/mL. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Amino Acids, Obesity, Vitamin D - General, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 13-week study of 60 obese adults, those who exercised and supplemented with whey protein, leucine, and vitamin D, had a significant 4.4% increase in muscle mass compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Arthritis, Joint Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this 13 week study of 256 racially diverse adults, adequate vitamin D levels were significantly associated with lower levels of arthritic knee pain regardless of obesity status. Also vitamin D levels were significantly decreased in obese individuals compared to those who were not obese. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This article covers the basic facts about mesothelioma. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 4-week study of 82 prediabetic women (ages 36-45), those who took 1000 mcg of vitamin K1 significantly increased insulin sensitivity and improved blood sugar control compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Oral Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 4708 subjects, higher vitamin E levels were associated with a better score in periodontitis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study, those getting vitamin D improved blood pressure by 8.4% and 30.6% improvement in blood fraction injection. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | Environmental Health, Fluoride, Thyroid, Water
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to residents in areas where water samples contained less than 0.3 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water, risk of having hypothyroidism was significantly greater (40%) with fluoride levels were between 0.3 and 0.7 mg/L and 60% greater with fluoride levels greater than 0.7 mg/L. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 39 healthy men who weight trained for 12 weeks, those who supplemented daily with a 746 calorie protein drink before bedtime increased muscle fiber by 228% and were able to lift 26.1% more weight than the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2016, Botanicals, Curcumin, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 28 participants, those who took 400 mg of curcumin before and after resistance training, significantly reduced markers of inflammation compared to control.
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by Becky | Apr 28, 2016 | 2013, Autism, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Treatment with the gut bacteria, B. fragilis, significantly improved behavioral problems and improved gut permeability in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder.
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by Becky | Apr 28, 2016 | Infant and Children's Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An increasing mosquito population, overuse of pesticides, vaccines and the Zika virus may all play a potential role in the increasing prevalence of microcephaly in Brazil.
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by Becky | Apr 28, 2016 | 2016, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Infant and Children's Health, Omega - 3, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin/mineral and fatty acid supplementation for 12 weeks significantly improved EPA/DHA levels in participating school-aged children compared to placebo.
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by Becky | Apr 28, 2016 | 2016, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Taurine
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Studies show that taurine significantly reduces blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertensive individuals.
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by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Alternative Therapies, Melatonin, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 40 patients in this study, those in a quiet environment who took melatonin had 33.9% more sleep and 50% less awakenings than the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016, Thyroid, Vitamin A, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 84 healthy premenopausal women (aged 17 – 50), those who took 25000 IU of Vitamin A daily for 4 months decreased their thyroid stimulating hormones to normal levels compared to placebo. Researchers suggested that Vitamin A is effective in correcting mild thyroid abnormalities. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 21 depression–induced sexually dysfunctional females who supplemented with 1500 mg of maca root, those who were postmenopausal showed the greatest improvement compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Research demonstrates that a combination of 3 biomarkers when used for cancer detection helps minimize false positives and negatives. (more…)