by Becky | Apr 29, 2021 | 2017, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, CBD, Joint Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. CBD significantly blocked transient osteoarthritis pain, while prophylactic CBD treatment significantly prevented the later development of pain and nerve damage in the OA joints of a rat model. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2021 | 2017, Alternative Therapies, CBD
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers, using informal surveys of patients enrolled in the medical cannabis program, discovered that a significant proportion of chronic pain patients reported having replaced their opioid prescriptions with cannabis for treating their chronic pain.
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by Becky | Feb 2, 2021 | 2017, Polyphenols, Resveratrol, Thyroid
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This in vitro and in vivo rat study suggests that resveratrol acts as a thyroid disruptor and a goitrogen and thus recommends caution when using it as a supplement or therapeutic. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 1, 2020 | 2017, Fitness and Exercise, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrate an association between maternal obesity and metabolic dysfunction markers that can be reversed in offspring with exercise and NMN supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2017, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Magnesium oxide supplementation was found to be no more effective than placebo in reducing the frequency of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in older adults.
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by Becky | Sep 16, 2020 | 2017, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports evidence that living near major roadways is associated with a higher incidence of dementia. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2017, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study shows that fennel as a phytoestrogen is effective in reducing menopausal symptoms and has no serious side effects. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2017, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 6, 2019 | 2017, Brain Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that university athletes with concussions continued to exhibit changes in brain structure and function even after they received medical clearance to return to play, that the brain is lagging behind in terms of recovery from a concussion. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 28, 2019 | 2017, Environmental Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Those who lived closer to mobile phone base stations had significantly higher levels of cellular oxidative stress and free radical production as witnessed by decreased concentrations of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase and increased lipid peroxidation. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 30, 2019 | 2017, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to supplementation with RCE alone, a twice daily RCE intake over a 12-month period significantly attenuated BMD loss caused by estrogen deficiency, improved bone turnover, promoted a favorable estrogen metabolite profile (2-OH:16a-OH), and stimulated equol production in postmenopausal women with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 16, 2019 | 2017, Brain Health, Digestive Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The results of this study demonstrate strong two-way interactions between the brain and gut and underscore the importance of bi-directional gut-brain communication on the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury.
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by Becky | Sep 9, 2019 | 2017, Asthma, Vitamin D - General
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Long term supplementation with vitamin D reduces occurrence of asthmatic exacerbations and corticosteroid use in asthmatic patients with vitamin D deficiency. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 9, 2019 | 2017, Cancer, Skin Health, Vitamin A
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control cream groups, mice who were exposed to SSL and were administered the retinyl palmitate creams developed skin tumors earlier and had increased incidences of multiple squamous cell skin neoplasms. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2019 | 2017, Asthma, Infant and Children's Health, Lung Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found that both active and passive smoking, and E-cigarette smoking were positively associated with asthma in the past 12 months in Korean adolescents. However, for lifetime asthma, the study found associations that were significant for active and passive smoking, suggesting a need for evaluating the effects of active and passive E-cigarette smoking as well. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 19, 2019 | 2017, Brain Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One year of nutritional supplementation with 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin significantly increased their levels in the central nervous systems of healthy well-nourished college students and improved their cognitive functioning. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 29, 2019 | 2017, Carotenoids, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Increased macular pigment optical density (MPOD) improved visual performance and other symptoms of excessive “screen time” exposure.
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by Becky | Jul 15, 2019 | 2017, EMF's, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS This study clarifies why children should be exposed to as low RF radiation as possible at school and at home and suggests that wired connections for both the Internet and telephone communications should be preferred to minimize children’s exposure to wireless radiation.
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by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2017, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Immunoxel Honey Lozenges significantly improved tuberculosis in participating subjects after one month of treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2017, Oral Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One-year use of chewing gums provided an effective means for preventing tooth decay in adults at high risk for developing cavities.
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