Featured Topics: Women’s Health
Vitamin D Improves Activity Levels in Elderly Women with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 52 elderly women those taking vitamin D and exercise had a 12.5 % decrease in total cholesterol and other benefits. The past 10 years have seen a doubling in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes, with an estimated 531...
Berberine Shown to Help Women with PCOS Undergoing IVF Treatment
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Berberine supplementation for 12 weeks prior to IVF improved the metabolic profile and pregnancy outcome of women with PCOS as effectively as metformin. Berberine also had a higher live birth rate and fewer gastrointestinal side effects...
Boswellia Maintains Skin Health in Women Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2% application of boswellia cream, when applied during radiation treatment, reduced "intense erythema" in 22% of participants compared to 49% of the control group while 19% of participants who underwent both chemotherapy and...
Cinnamon Shown to Improve Perineal Pain and Healing of Episiotomy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This first study of its kind found that 2% cinnamon extract ointment is beneficial in healing and reducing the pain of the episiotomy wound. Episiotomy, a common obstetric intervention, involves cutting of the skin between the vagina...
Sage Aromatherapy Shown to Improve Depression Markers
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research found that inhaling clary sage essential oil had an improvement on biological markers in the body for depression. Clinical depression is a group of symptoms that include feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration...
Spearmint Tea Helps Those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder in women that results in enlarged ovaries that can produce prolonged...
Grapeseed Extract Improves Menopause Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research suggests that grapeseed extract may be an effective alternative treatment to help with menopausal symptoms. Women going through menopause women undergo a number of physical and psychological changes. These include changes in...
Plant Extract may Help with Uterine Fibroids
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 244 participating women, those who took the herb Actaea racemose for 3 months, had a 25.3% decrease in uterine fibroid size compared to control. Women undergo several physical and psychological changes as they go through...
Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines May Cause Rare Cases of Death
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows how Gardasil HPV vaccine may potentially cause autoimmune reactions, stroke and even death. Vaccines may cause adverse reactions and even death. Serious adverse reactions (ADR’s) such as auto immunity or neurological...
Chamomile Tea helps with Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds chamomile significantly more effective than Mefenamic acid for relieving the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual Syndrome has been estimated to affect as many as 83% of women with...
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