by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Parkinson's
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of inosine for 24 months saw a significant (63.9%) reduction in test points that measures the progression of Parkinson’s disease, compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Botanicals, Diabetes, Fenugreek, Obesity
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Adult diabetic rats, when fed 0.5 or 1 gram of fenugreek per kilogram of body weight for 30 days, had improved hyperglycemia and significantly improved hyperlipidemia, liver enzymes, body weight and measures of oxidative stress.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2012, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows how Gardasil HPV vaccine may potentially cause autoimmune reactions, stroke and even death.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2015, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Ginger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. College students who took 2.2g of ginger daily for 5 days prior to running, significantly decreased their level of soreness by 40% compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Autism, Heavy Metals, Infant and Children's Health, Vaccines
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows a significant correlation between the increased use of vaccines containing aluminum adjuvants and an increase in autism in preschool children from Western countries. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2010, Antioxidants, Propolis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An in vitro study found propolis extract to be 99% effective against herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | Immune Health, Vaccines
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey recommends flu vaccine be given to only those individuals at high risk of complications from the flu.
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2007, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 204 patients with arthritic hand pain found that arnica topical gel, when applied to painful arthritic hands for 21 days, was as effective as ibuprofen in reducing hand pain and improving joint function. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
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by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2011, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Andrographis paniculata extract was as effective as the drug mesalazine in bringing complete or partial remission to those study participants suffering from ulcerative colitis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2013, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Sleeping less than 5 hours per night increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% while just 1-3 more hours of sleep have a 6% risk reduction.
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by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2016, Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Candida albicans (yeast) infections may increase cancer risk by producing carciogenic byproducts, triggering inflammation, and promoting immune cell activity and auto immunity, all of which support tumor growth.
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by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2003, Cancer, Flavonoids, Men's Health - Prostate
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination treatment of silibinin with cisplatin or carboplatin was significantly more effective in treating prostate cancer than cisplatin or carboplatin when used alone. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds chamomile significantly more effective than Mefenamic acid for relieving the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | Immune Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how the aluminum adjuvant in Gardasil vaccine, which contains particles of viral DNA, may initiate a severe inflammatory response leading to autoimmune disease and even death. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | Digestive Health, Headaches
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A “leaky gut” may stimulate the immune system to generate an inflammatory response which, in turn, may trigger migraine headaches, autoimmune disease, arthritis, and chronic muscle pain.
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by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2013, Asthma, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity, Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 76,534 children and 201,370 teenagers shows that obese and overweight children and teenagers are at a significantly higher risk for asthma, eczema, and conjunctivitis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2016, Aging, Alternative Therapies, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 participating subjects, those who consumed protein powder for 24 weeks increased their daily protein intake by 33% which resulted in a 1.21% increase in lean muscle mass compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2012, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. While both traditional and sham acupuncture treatments reduced hot flash symptoms and severity in menopausal women, traditional acupuncture provided women with an 8% decrease in the stress hormone cortisol while women who had sham acupuncture experienced a 31.3% increase in cortisol. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Melatonin, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Mice on a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) had a significantly slower rate of breast cancer tumor growth as well as a significantly longer survival time than the mice on a melatonin diet or the control mice.
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