Aromatherapy for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lavender aromatherapy significantly improved quality of life, sleep quality, and fatigue levels among the twenty-seven participating subjects with perennial allergic rhinitis.
Lavender Aromatherapy Reduces Anxiety and Cortisol in Open-Heart Surgery Candidates
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lavender aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety and cortisol levels in the forty-five participating open-heart surgery patients compared to the placebo group.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 May Prevent Postpartum Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 significantly reduced symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression in the intervention group of 112 women compared to those in the placebo group.
Environmental Exposure to Mercury, Lead, and Aluminum May Be Linked to Autism
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The one hundred children with autism spectrum disorder had significant higher hair levels of mercury, lead, and aluminum compared with the 100 healthy children.
Turmeric May Reduce Inflammation From Osteoarthritis – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. The ancient spice turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory with many health benefits including reduction of the inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Probiotics Reduce Symptoms Associated With Antibiotic Administration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Both high and low doses of a proprietary blend of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, Bifidobacterium lactis BI-07, and Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04) were significantly more effective in lowering the development of antibiotic- associated diarrhea then the placebo in the 503 hospitalized patients requiring antibiotic treatment.
Sage Extract Improves Mental Performance
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study demonstrated that Salvia lavandulaefolia essential oil extract inhibits human acetylcholinesterase as evidenced by significant improvements in cognitive function tests, improved alertness and decreased fatigue in participating test subjects.
Geranium Oil Aromatherapy Benefits Acute Myocardial Infarct Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Two days (20 minutes per day) of geranium oil aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety levels in the forty participating patients with acute myocardial infarct compared to the placebo group who received primrose oil aromatherapy.
Early Pregnancy Probiotics May Reduce Gestational Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Pregnant women 35 years of age and older, who took Lactobacillus rhamnosus during their pregnancy, significantly reduced their risk of developing gestational diabetes compared to those in the control group.
Heat-Killed Lactobacillus brevis Improves Dry Skin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 118 study participants, those who supplemented for eight weeks with Lactobacillus brevis (L. Brevis) SBC8803 significantly improved skin hydration compared to the placebo group.
