Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Six months of supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri significantly improved the number of pulmonary exacerbations and number of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in the participating subjects with cystic fibrosis.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the participating women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, those who took 250 mg of carnitine daily significantly reduced weight, BMI and waist and hip measurements while significantly improving measures of glucose metabolism.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 40 participating patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, those who took 2 grams of powdered nigella sativa daily for 8 weeks significantly improved their thyroid status compared to the 20 subjects in the control group.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects exposed to bergamot essential oil aromatherapy showed a greater reduction in preoperative anxiety than those in the control groups thus demonstrating the potential benefits of aromatherapy as part of a holistic approach to reducing preoperative anxiety before ambulatory surgery.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC CSCS. Those who supplemented daily with 1200 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids for 6 months had significant improvements in BCAT (a mental aptitude test) scores, specifically in working memory, perceptual space, and space imagery efficiency.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey shares information on the benefits of a diet high in anti inflammatory foods for reducing the pain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as decreasing the risk of developing an inflammatory autoimmune disease.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Over the course of 12 weeks, Panax ginseng berry extract significantly enhanced the fasting and postprandial glucose levels of individuals with fasting glucose levels of 110 g/dL or higher.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Collagen supplementation significantly improved measures of pain, stiffness, and physical function in participating subjects.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of supplementation with 10 grams of broccoli sprouts significantly improved insulin levels and HOMAR-IR in participating subjects.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study identifies the benefits of creatine supplementation, in combination with resistance training, as an effective strategy to increase lean muscle mass in our ever increasing elderly sarcopenic population.
