Combining Lentils With Carbohydrates Helps Blood Sugar
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Combining lentils with rice or potatoes significantly reduced glycemic response in the 24 participating subjects compared to those in the control group.
Telomere Length Associated with Insulin Resistance and Arterial Stiffness in Absence of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study found that decreased telomere length was associated with increased arterial stiffness, increased aging, and impaired glucose metabolism.
Music Therapy May Reduce Agitation in Dementia
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study demonstrated that six weeks of individualized music therapy significantly reduced agitation and disruptiveness and improved quality of life in the participating nursing home residents suffering from dementia.
Study Analyzes Fiber Intake on Mortality
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant decrease in cardiovascular death with increasing fiber intake.
Rosemary and Grapefruit Combination Help Preserve Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of rosemary and grapefruit extract significantly improves wrinkling and elasticity in the photo damaged skin of the 90 participating middle-aged women.
Can Geranium Extract Cut Down on Duration of a Cold? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A number of medical studies have shown that an extract of the geranium Pelargonium sidoides significantly reduces the symptoms and duration of the common cold.
CoQ10 Supplementation may Help With Congestive Heart Failure Issues – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Studies have shown that supplementation with CoQ10 improves many of the symptoms of congestive heart failure including exercise stamina, shortness of breath and leg swelling.
Curcumin Reduces Liver Fat in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, phytosomal curcumin supplementation significantly reduced hepatic fat accumulation in the participating subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Combination Treatment of Hydrogen Peroxide and Ozone for Tooth Bleaching
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of hydrogen peroxide and ozone was significantly more effective as a rapid bleaching agent for teeth than hydrogen peroxide or ozone alone.
Vitamin D Status in Prison Inmates
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin D deficiency was significantly more prevalent among United States prison inmates who had less sun exposure in maximum security as well as black inmates whose vitamin D levels were compromised by their higher skin levels of melanin.
