by Becky | Jul 18, 2018 | 2009, Alternative Therapies, Depression, Self-Care
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates the benefits of direct contact person-to-person prayer as an adjunct to standard medical care for patients with depression and anxiety.
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by Becky | May 2, 2017 | 2009, Diabetes, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In all four senile groups, the serum AGEs were significantly (Pb.001) lower in young control subjects thus corroborating the hypothesis that the advanced glycation process might have a role in cataract formation, which in diabetic patients is far more prevalent compared to nondiabetic cataract patients. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2017 | 2009, Arginine, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Garlic, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aged garlic extract, Vitamin B12, B6, Folic Acid, and L-arginine supplements significantly decreased atherosclerosis progression (7%) and cardiovascular disease factors (9 to 15.5%) compared to placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2016 | 2009, Essential Oils, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 220 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those who supplemented with 600 mg of cineole per day significantly improved their breathing difficulties (exacerbations) by an average of 42.8% compared to control.
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by Becky | May 2, 2016 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vegan diet is rich in antioxidants but significantly low in calcium and vitamin D. (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 18, 2016 | 2009, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Joint Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of 44 studies, those with increased anger and hostility had a 24% greater risk of heart disease in healthy subjects. This chart lists the average weight of some small and medium sized animals. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2009, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients using lemon juice and lemongrass experienced 88% recovery from oral thrush. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2014 | 2009, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 2 grams of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for 6 months demonstrated a 6.2 % decrease in systolic blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | 2009, Boswellia, Cancer, Essential Oils
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a cell study frankincense reduced the number of human bladder cancer cells. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 20, 2013 | 2009, Bone Health, Proteins, Zinc
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This is a study of 51 elderly participants who consumed 20 grams of a protein supplement daily. There was an increase in a hormone by 45.8% which plays a beneficial role in bone health. Additionally, protein supplementation with zinc was beneficial for bone health. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2013 | 2009, Amino Acids, Tryptophan, Weight Control
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A herbal formula with 5-HTP resulted in a 29.2% increase in feeling full in a study with 77 healthy women. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 16, 2013 | 2009, Beta Carotene, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of rats fed a cholesterol diet, the percentage of heart damage and area at risk decreased from 37.2% to 26.9% when supplemented with red palm oil. In rats fed a normal diet, the percentage of heart damage and the area at risk decreased from 23.5% to 9.2%. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2009, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health, Vegetarianism, Weight Control
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 60,903 Seventh Day Adventists, the Body Mass Index was 18% higher in non vegetarians compared to vegans and the risk of diabetes was 380% greater. Data was also given on other types of vegetarians. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 6, 2012 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 16, 2012 | 2009, Alternative Therapies, Nutritional Deficiencies, Whole Foods - General
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Adoption of recommended dietary behaviors was associated with 20-25% lower risk of mortality. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2009, Ginkgo Biloba, PMS, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 85 female students diagnosed with PMS, those who took 40 mg of Ginkgo biloba 3 times per day from day 16 of their cycle to day 5 of the next cycle, had a decrease of 23.69% in overall symptoms of PMS. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | 2009, Brain Health, Depression, Processed Foods, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2010 | 2009, Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 979 (20 – 29) year old participants, the 14% who were deficient in Vitamin C had increased C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation), increased waist circumference and body mass index, and increased diastolic blood pressure. (more…)
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