by nhri | Sep 25, 2012 | Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The recommendations for individual consumption of vitamin D has now increased, as has the tolerable Upper Limit that indicates a higher intake level at which the vast majority of people will not suffer any unpleasant side effects. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 25, 2012 | 2012, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. For the researchers, “Physical exercise training leads to improved cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in frail older adults.” (more…)
by nhri | Sep 24, 2012 | 2012, Brain Health, Parkinson's, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A study in 99 pairs of twins showed those with six months exposure to trichloroethylene had six times the risk of Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 18, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flavonoids, Metabolic Syndrome, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 17, 2012 | Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Some preliminary research suggests that the practice of tai chi may affect our very DNA promoting longer life. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | Brain Health, DHA, Omega - 3, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Omega-3 supplementation lowered an inflammation marker by 14% and anxiety by 20% in medical students compared to control. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 1898 women, higher intakes of anthocyanins were associated with lower arterial stiffness. 1-2 portions of berries daily could reduce high blood pressure risk. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | Celiac Disease, Folic Acid & Folate, Gluten Sensitivity, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing vitamin B6, vitamin B12mm and folate lowers homocysteine(related to increased cardiovascular disease) levels in celiac participants. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | 2010, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 4, 2012 | Brain Health, Depression
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry suggests that acupuncture, as a stand-alone therapy, may be quite effective for mild to moderate depression. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 27, 2012 | 2010, Branched Chain Amino Acids, Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats supplemented with branched chain amino acids were 22% lower in liver damage than a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 22, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal that CoQ10, not only helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and inflammation, but may also help blood vessel health. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, Aging, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase), Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This 4 month study of 165 older adults showed how supplementing daily with 300 mg of Vitamin E reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells by 38%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Resveratrol
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Resveratrol supplementation improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors in 62 participants with type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 17, 2012 | Environmental Health, Food Safety
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2012 | Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Chemicals in our environment, especially a group of commonly used chemicals classified as endocrine disrupters, are having an increasing influence on health. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those in the highest 25% of olive oil consumption had a 26% reduced risk of overall death and a 44% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not consume olive oil. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 7, 2012 | 2012, Chromium, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Young children with type 1 diabetes had low amounts of chromium, which may result in poor insulin function. (more…)