If You Give a Mouse a Migraine, will He Ask for St. John’s Wort?
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Using a mouse model of a chemically -induced migraine event, researchers demonstrated that a single dose of St. John’s Wort blocked the migraine pain.
Probiotics Improve Breast Milk Quality in Nursing Mothers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A probiotic, when given to pregnant women 4 weeks prior to anticipated delivery, significantly improved immune cytokines in the nursing newborns.
Bilberries Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Just 150 grams (1 ½ cup) of frozen bilberries, eaten 3times per week, significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose and albumin in participating subjects.
Aniseed and Coriander Seeds Decrease Oxidative and Hyperglycemic Factors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aniseed and coriander significantly decreased lipid oxidation in erythrocytes (50 %), plasma (21%) and increased (100%) antioxidant factors compared to the baseline and control groups.
Some Foods and Herbs May Help Ward Off the Flu – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Fight the flu this winter season with Dr. Massey’s recommended arsenal of natural remedies for seasonal flu protection such as herbs, Bifidobacterum probiotics, and cranberries and elderberries that are rich in polyphenols.
Improving Quality of Life in Menopausal Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of fermented soy and resveratrol, a source of plant estrogens, significantly improved sleep, depression, and sexual problems in 60 menopausal women.
Study Links Vitamin D to Thyroid Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that Vitamin D deficiency is significantly higher in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease, particularly in patients with Hashimoto’s Disease and Grave’s Disease.
High-Dose B-Vitamin Therapy May Benefit Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS . Study participants with Parkinson’s disease, who had intramuscular injections of thiamine twice per week, experienced a 49% improvement in overall function and a 55.5% decrease in fatigue.
Cured Meat Intake Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This 2015 epidemiological study found that those who ate cured meat 4 or more times per week over a 7 year period had a 76% increased risk of asthma symptoms when compared to those who ate cured meat less than once per week.
Chamomile and Linseed Combination Benefit Dry Mouth Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An herbal remedy of chamomile and linseed oil taken four times per day for one week significantly improved the symptoms of dry mouth in the seventy-four patients who suffered from xerostomia.
