Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Diabetic patients who took a multispecies probiotic for 8 weeks had significant improvements in fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance, C-reactive protein, and total glutathione compared to control. .
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study of 1276 participants with cardiovascular disease revealed that those with the lowest blood levels of magnesium had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery calcification (a predictor of cardiovascular disease and death).
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 97 study participants with beta-thalassemia, those who supplemented with 720 mg of silymarin per day for 9 months had a 43.6 % decrease in iron blood levels and an average 22.5% decrease in liver enzymes compared to control.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to placebo, significant improvements in bench press, arm and chest size, % body fat, and levels of testosterone and creatine kinase were seen in the 29 study participants who took 300 mg of ashwagandha along with an 8-week combination of weight training.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Chewing gum, high in eucalyptus extract, 5 times per day for 12 weeks significantly improved plaque accumulation and gingivitis in the 32 participating subjects compared to control.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study of 93 aging prediabetic Taiwanese revealed that cinnamon usage was associated with improved working memory compared to cinnamon nonusers.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that multiple sclerosis is associated with a change in microbial diversity as demonstrated from sequenced fecal samples of 31 participating patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Written by Greg Arnold, CSCS. Sixty migraine sufferers, who took 3 milligrams of melatonin for 12 weeks, significantly improved the frequency, intensity and duration of their migraines compared to the 59 participants in the placebo group.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of probiotic supplementation significantly decreased depression scores, serum insulin levels and hs-CRP while improving insulin resistance and markers of oxidative stress in 20 study participants suffering from major depressive disorder.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. This article discusses the benefits of essential oils, particularly lavender, for relieving a number of health conditions such as pain, anxiety, and insomnia.
