Featured Topics: Women’s Health
Using Placebo Intervention to Treat Nausea in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the placebo effect of using sham acupuncture in combination with verbal suggestion to significantly reduce visually-induced nausea in participating women. The employment of placebo interventions is...
Resveratrol Benefits Cognition, Mood, and Cerebrovascular Function in Post-Menopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Just 14 weeks of supplementation with a modest dose of 75 mg of resveratrol significantly improved cerebrovascular function and reduced cognitive decline in 39 participating postmenopausal women. Cognitive health relies on...
Vitamin D May Benefit Women With Fibromyalgia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with fibromyalgia had statistically significant lower levels of vitamin D and decreased bone density compared to control the control group. Those with vitamin D levels of 20 nanograms/mL or less also had...
Carnitine Shown to Improve Weight and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the participating women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, those who took 250 mg of carnitine daily significantly reduced weight, BMI and waist and hip measurements while significantly improving measures of glucose metabolism....
Study Highlights Importance of Omega-3 Supplementation During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. One hundred three pregnant women, who took 600 mg of DHA during the last 6 weeks of their pregnancies, had a significant reduction in the number of preterm births. These numbers translate into tremendous cost savings to the US...
Korean Red Ginseng May Help With Cold Sensitivity in Women
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with 6000 mg of Korean red ginseng significantly reduced symptoms of cold sensitivity in the 40 participating South Korean women. Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet is a condition characterized...
Amino Acid May Benefit Physical Performance in Elderly Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Thirty-two elderly women, who supplemented with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMP) and participated in aerobic resistance exercises for 8 weeks, had a significant 1.5% improvement in a 6-minute walking test, a 31.3% hand grip...
Music and Vibration Therapy Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of music vibration and acupuncture stimulation significantly reduced fibromyalgia scores and quality of life scores in participating subjects compared to placebo. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that can be...
Collagen Peptides Improve Cellulite Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Fifty three women, who supplemented with 2.5 grams of bioactive collagen peptides for 6 months, experienced a significant 7% improvement in skin waviness and a 10.9% increase in skin density compared to the control group. Cellulite...
Improving Quality of Life in Menopausal Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of fermented soy and resveratrol, a source of plant estrogens, significantly improved sleep, depression, and sexual problems in 60 menopausal women. Menopause is defined as the loss of menses for one year and is...
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