by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2013, Lung Health, Mesothelioma, Tocotrienols
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This cell study shows how gamma-tocotrienol and statins, when used in combination, were more effective in destroying malignant melanoma cell lines than when used alone. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2013, Antioxidants, Lung Health, Mesothelioma, Vitamin C
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Vitamin C and green tea antioxidant EGCG in combination with chemotherapy significantly reduced the spread of mesothelioma. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aspirin protects against malignant mesothelioma by inhibiting the carcinogenic effects of the inflammatory molecule High Motility Group Box1 (HMGB1). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Rhodiola
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who supplemented for 3 months with 500 mg per day of rhodiola significantly increased their lung capacity by 14.5% compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | 2014, Aging, Asthma, Lung Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 28 elderly subjects with asthma, given 2000 IU vitamin D per day there was a 20% improvement in asthma scores. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2016 | Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Physicians use different diagnostic tests and criteria to diagnose individuals with cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2016 | Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This article discusses the role of diet and nutrient supplementation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Fitness and Exercise, Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 91 healthy young adults, the use of pranayama yoga increased the speed lungs can exhale by 8.6%. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 22, 2016 | 2014, Cystic Fibrosis, Glutathione, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis patients taking whey protein at 10 grams per day had 46.6% higher levels of glutathione – a major defense against lung infections. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2010, Fiber, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds that women consuming 28.4 grams of fiber per day had a 33% reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2016 | CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Lung Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Patients with bacterial pneumonia who took CoQ10 had improved recovery times and significantly reduced their time spent in hospital. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2013, Colostrum, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice who received an injection of M. tuberculosis that was first exposed to IgA before injection had 24.5% of lung area affected by M. tuberculosis compared to 65% in the control group. Those mice who were first injected with IgA, then M. tuberculosis had 31% of lung area affected compared to 65% in the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2014 | 2013, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Vitamin A
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 98 cystic fibrosis patients, those with the highest percentile of retinol intake were associated with a significant improvement of lung health. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 10, 2014 | 2012, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Study showed 300mg of magnesium demonstrated a 5.6% improvement in the severity of cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2006, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 8, 2013 | 2012, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Those inhaling mannitol had 29% less worsening episodes and 30% less need for antibiotics. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2013 | Curcumin, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study in mice showed an improvement in the symptoms, using curcumin. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 8, 2013 | 2008, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Zinc
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis individuals that were deficient in zinc and took zinc supplements for one year experienced improved lung function as well as less bacterial infections. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013, Asthma, Lung Health, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 3 studies found that 40 subjects who took 500 – 2000 mg of vitamin C before exercising experienced a 50% reduction in exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2012, Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 68 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, those who received acupuncture treatment, had 65.5% improvement in breathing. (more…)