Dried Plum Benefits Bone Density in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 48 women between the ages of 65 and 79 with osteopenia, significant improvements in bone density were seen in the dried plum group versus the control group.
Curcumin Found to Benefit Crohn’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Treatment with curcumin was shown to result in significant improvements of symptoms related to ulcerative colitis.
Cardiovascular Fitness Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A forty-four year population-based prospective study of 191 women demonstrated that cardiovascular fitness in midlife is associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Influences Gut Microbial Composition
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrated that aspartame (known as NutraSweet and Equal) impaired glucose metabolism by altering gut composition and promoting hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.
Cell Phone Use and Well-Being in Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A cross sectional study of cell phone use among Chinese children indicates a significant association between fatigue and headaches in children and their cell phone usage.
Ashwagandha May Attenuate Neuroinflammation and Anxiety Associated with Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha significantly reduced weight, anxiety levels, and levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in the participating Ashwagandha fed rats.
Personal Music Associated with Significant Pain-Relieving Effects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study of 48 pain-free participants demonstrated that music with significantly higher positive expectancy was most effective at decreasing pain and suggests that the pain-relieving power of personal music may surpass even the effects of enhanced participation.
A Combination Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention significantly improved nutritional status, non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, and other symptoms in the majority of sixty-seven participating children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Effects of Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, or Butter on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. People who supplemented with coconut oil, olive oil or butter found that coconut oil significantly raised high density lipoprotein (HCL-C) compared to butter and olive oil and significantly lowered C-reactive protein compared to olive oil but not butter.
Effects of Music on Pain in Fibromyalgia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Relative to the control group, patients with fibromyalgia found that music therapy reduced their perception of pain.
