Ashwagandha May Benefit Those With Thyroid Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of supplementation with Ashwagandha significantly improved TSH, T3 and T4 in the participating subjects compared to the control.
Fiber Supplementation Curbs Appetite
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. College females who supplemented with a prebiotic fiber such as inulin-type fructans, for seven days experienced significant reduction in appetite, hunger, satiety, and food consumption and had no weight gain compared to the control group.
Combined Supplementation with Coenzyme Q10, Feverfew, and Magnesium May Help Alleviate Migraines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A prospective observational study found that a three-month supplementation with a combination of feverfew, magnesium and coenzyme Q10 significantly decreased headache duration in the 68 participants with migraine headaches.
Aromatherapy May Help Ease Agitated Behavior in Older Adults With Dementia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In a randomized cross-over trial, lavender inhalation aromatherapy significantly improved psychological and behavioral problems in the participating Chinese elderly suffering from dementia.
Ginger Essential Oil Improves Post-Surgery Complications
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Ginger essential oil aromatherapy significantly decreased postoperative nausea and vomiting in the participating subjects compared to the control group that inhaled saline.
Vitamin D Plays Important Role in the Functioning of the Immune System – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Adequate vitamin D levels not only support the immune system but may also play an important role in the treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease.
Mouthwash Improves Stress Levels and Oral Health in Nurses
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Nurses who gargled with a blend of peppermint, tea tree and lemon oils had a significant reduction in stress, xerostomia and halitosis compared to those who gargled with saline.
Topical Application of Chamomile Oil Beneficial for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chamomile, known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic effects, significantly improved symptom severity in the study participants with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.
High-Intensity Hatha Yoga Significantly Increases Apolipoproteins and Adipocytokines With the Potential to Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled clinical research study of healthy students, High-Intensity Hatha Yoga significantly increases apolipoproteins (5.2%) and adipocytokines (14.1%) compared to baseline and placebo group.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Associated With Residential Radon Levels
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds a significant correlation between chronic lymphocytic leukemia and residential levels of radon gas based on radon levels collected from counties in Iowa, North Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
