Honey Improves Rosacea Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants who applied a topical cream consisting of medical grade kanuka honey saw significant improvement in rosacea symptoms.
High-Fiber Bean Diet vs Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research compared a high-fiber bean diet to a low-carbohydrate diet and found both were effective for weight loss, but the high-fiber bean diet was better at improving cholesterol levels.
Herbal Mouthwash Effective for Gingivitis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that mouthwash containing multiple herbs may be effective for gingivitis.
Essential Oil Piper Nigrum Shown to Help Pain
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Just fifteen minutes of inhalation with Piper nigrum essential oil significantly reduced pain in the 25 participating subjects.
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.
