by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2014, Amino Acids, Arginine, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 9 elite male wrestlers, those who supplemented with arginine were able to cycle 5.9% longer than the placebo group. (23.1 minutes versus 21.8 minutes). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Bone Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The 246 study participants with spine fractures had vitamin D levels that were significantly lower (21.5%) than the 392 patient who had low back pain but without spine fractures. Also vitamin D levels in the summer months were 24.2% higher than in the winter months. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin E, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 12 studies of 246 subjects, those who supplemented with vitamin E had a significant reduction in C–reactive protein levels, which are increased during inflammation in the body. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Spirulina
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 52 residents in Crete who had dyslipidemia took 1000 mg of spirulina daily for 12 weeks and found a significant decrease in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Luekemia, Menopause, Natural Sweeteners, Oral Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Honey is antimicrobial, helps with pain reduction, and has cancer fighting properties.
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by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Silymarin, commonly called “Milk Thistle,” significantly improved superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and total antioxidant capacity and decreased C-reactive protein in participating Type 2 diabetics compared to control.
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by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Selenium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 10 year follow-up, after four years of supplementing with a combination of CoQ10 and selenium, significantly reduced the risk of death from both cardiovascular disease and heart disease by 49% in 221 healthy elderly participants compared to 222 non-participants. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Restricted Diets
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment significantly improved their learning memory scores after 6 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to those on a high carbohydrate diet. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2010, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Depression, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of listening to 30 minutes per week of different music genres significantly improved sleep quality by 27.3% and decreased depression by 59.9% in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2000, 2010, Bilberry, Eye Health, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 332 subjects with glaucoma, those who supplemented with bilberry for 2 years had a significant 31.25 % improvement in vision compared to an 18% improvement in the gingko biloba group and a 6.5% improvement in the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aspirin protects against malignant mesothelioma by inhibiting the carcinogenic effects of the inflammatory molecule High Motility Group Box1 (HMGB1). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Pregnancy and Lactation, Selenium, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 70 participating women with gestational diabetes, those who supplemented with selenium for 6 weeks had a significant improvement in blood sugar control, and an 11.5 % increase in glutathione blood levels as well as improved inflammation levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Royal Jelly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.In a study of 46 patients, those who supplemented with Royal Jelly for 8 weeks had a significant 25% decrease in a measure of insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) compared to a 21.7% increase in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Fenugreek, Pancreatic Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Prediabetics who supplemented daily with 10 grams of fenugreek for 3 years had a 23% significantly lower rate of developing diabetes compared to a 55% rate in the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Diarrhea, Probiotics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with S boulardii reduced the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by 12.1% in 1653 children and 9.2% in 3,114 adults. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | Cancer, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Grapeseed extract may be a potential anti-cancer agent. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2009, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Lycopene
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Tomato extract significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2004, Botanicals, Ginseng
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who experienced a lesser amount of fatigue showed significant improvement after 2 months of ginseng supplementation while an additional 2 months of supplementation showed significant improvement in those who experienced a moderate amount of fatigue. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2013, Infant and Children's Health, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds “significantly shorter sleep duration” with increased computer use and television viewing and recommends that electronic media devices should not be in the bedrooms of children. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Rhodiola
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who supplemented for 3 months with 500 mg per day of rhodiola significantly increased their lung capacity by 14.5% compared to placebo. (more…)