by Becky | Sep 30, 2019 | 2014, Environmental Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study reveals a significant correlations between phthalate urinary metabolites of mothers and their children and the environment, diet, and use of personal care products. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 30, 2019 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In-School Neurofeedback Training for elementary school students with ADHD were reported to have fewer ADHD symptoms 6 months after the intervention. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2019 | 2014, Botanicals, Brain Health, Essential Oils
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Lavender oil, at both high and low doses, significantly improved symptoms of anxiety in patients with generalized anxiety disorder compared to placebo and exhibited adverse events that were comparable to placebo and lower than for active paroxetine, the active control.
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by Becky | Apr 1, 2019 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to the control group, participants who consumed 5 grams of spinach extract for three months had significantly reduced body weight and total and LDL-cholesterols, and experienced increased fullness, reduced hunger, and a reduced urge for sweets and chocolate. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 28, 2019 | 2014, Botanicals, Ginger, Headaches
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ginger was as effective as sumatriptan in decreasing the severity of migraine attacks two hours after onset and had significantly less side effects than sumatriptan. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 28, 2019 | 2014, Glutathione, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to the placebo lotion, a ten-week application of 2% oxidized glutathione lotion (GSSG) significantly decreased pigmentation and wrinkling and improved skin moisture and smoothness in the participating women. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 27, 2018 | 2014, Skin Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Four weeks daily supplementation with specific collagen peptides significantly improved skin elasticity and demonstrated a more pronounced improvement effect in a subgroup of women over 50 years of age compared to younger women. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 10, 2018 | 2014, Carotenoids, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 115 participating young healthy subjects, those who supplemented daily with 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin had significantly increased serum levels of macular pigment optical density and improvements in chromatic contrast and recovery from photostress. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 4, 2018 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green coffee consumption significantly improved blood pressure and arterial elasticity and significantly decreased body weight and urine cortisol levels in the participating healthy individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 17, 2018 | 2014, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Children who supplemented with probiotic Streptococus salivarius K12 experienced a significant decrease in streptococcal and viral pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis along with significantly less missed school days and days requiring antibiotic treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 11, 2018 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant decrease in cardiovascular death with increasing fiber intake. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 13, 2018 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, application of ozone following wound debridement significantly improved the rate of wound healing in the fifty participating diabetics with diabetic foot ulcers. (more…)
by Becky | May 29, 2018 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Oral Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. While extra oral application of an 808-nm diode laser, but not ozone therapy, had a positive effect on postoperative swelling and trismus after a surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, both therapies significantly reduced pain. (more…)
by Becky | May 21, 2018 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Brain Health, CBD, Parkinson's
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-week cannabidiol intervention of 300 mg/day significantly improved Quality of Life scores in study participants with Parkinson’s disease compared to a 75 mg/day intervention or placebo. (more…)
by Becky | May 9, 2018 | 2014, Amino Acids, Ornithine, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. L-ornithine supplementation was shown to improve both fatigue and stress in this study. (more…)
by Becky | May 1, 2018 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced plasma malondialdehyde and significantly increased catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in participating subjects with coronary artery disease. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2018 | 2014, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2018 | 2014, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that a low-risk lifestyle can substantially reduce the risk of stroke, especially cerebral infarction.
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by Becky | Apr 9, 2018 | 2014, Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research compared a high-fiber bean diet to a low-carbohydrate diet and found both were effective for weight loss, but the high-fiber bean diet was better at improving cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2018 | 2014, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Curcumin, Digestive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Treatment with curcumin was shown to result in significant improvements of symptoms related to ulcerative colitis. (more…)
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