Peppermint Oil Shown to Help Chronic Itching
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A two-week topical application of peppermint oil significantly improved itching in the twenty-five participants with chronic pruritus compared to the control group.
Wheat Protein Shows Muscle-Building Properties in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the participating healthy older men, those who ingested 35 g of casein had a significantly better response to postprandial muscle protein synthesis compared to those who ingested 35 g of wheat protein.
Goji Berry Reduces Abdominal Fat and Improves Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Levels in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Forty-five days of goji berry supplementation significantly improved lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in the participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to the control.
Caraway Aqueous Extract Associated With Slimming and Appetite-Suppressing Effects
Written by Angeline De Leon, Staff Writer. After 90 days of caraway seed supplementation, a significant reduction in appetite, carbohydrate intake and anthropometric indices was seen in the 35 participating subjects compared to the control group.
Aerotoxic Syndrome – A Hazard of Airline Travel
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. There is an identified cause-effect relationship between exposure to contaminated “bleed air” in air craft cabins and health hazards including cognitive impairment to the aircrew.
Dietary Inflammatory Index Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the 33,817 participating postmenopausal women, those who consumed a more proinflammatory diet had an increased risk of breast cancer compared to women who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet.
Practice of Yoga Improves Levels of Inflammatory Markers Following Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study participants who practiced yoga both moderately and strenuously had a significant reduction in inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α compared to those who did not practice yoga.
Yoga and Meditation Improve Stress Levels and Sense of Well Being in Students
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-week intervention of mindfulness meditation and yoga significantly decreased stress and improved feelings of peace, focus, and endurance, as well as happiness, positivity, personal satisfaction and self-confidence in the participating medical students.
Acupuncture May Help With Seasonal Allergies – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Acupuncture is an effective alternative to prescription over-the-counter medications for those who suffer with seasonal allergies.
Mulberry Leaf Protects the Brain From Glyphosate Toxicity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study investigates the mechanisms by which mulberry leaf extract protects against glyphosate-induced brain toxicity.
