Study Shows Acupuncture Can Lower Blood Pressure – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A study shows that acupuncture can be used successfully to reduce high blood pressure in approximately 70% of hypertensive individuals.
Probiotic Lozenges Benefit Dental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with chronic periodontitis, who added a probiotic lozenge containing L. reuteri to their scaling and root planing regime, experienced a significant improvement in plaque inhibition due to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of the probiotic.
Probiotics Benefit Those With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control.
Lactobacillus Shows Benefits for Lactose Intolerance
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to the control group, healthy, lactose-intolerant volunteers who supplemented 4 weeks with L. acidophilus DDS-1, significantly improved their symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramping during an acute 6 hour lactose challenge.
Magnesium Supplementation Benefits Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight or obese study participants, who supplemented with 350 mg of magnesium per day for 6 months, had a significant improvement in urinary magnesium levels and a significant improvement in arterial stiffness and overall blood vessel health compared to control.
Coconut Oil Pulling Improves Gum Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 30 days of coconut oil pulling, study participants saw a 51.6% decrease in gingival index and a 60.3% decrease in plaque index.
Olive Leaf Extract Improves Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with olive leaf significantly improved arterial stiffness and levels of an inflammatory protein called IL-8, which is a predictor of cardiovascular disease.
Whole Grains Shown to Improve Life Span
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
Mushroom Improves Immune System Strength in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 80 healthy participating males, those who took 1.5 grams of Cordycepts extract daily for one month significantly increased 3 types of immune system cells: NK50, NK100, NK200 in addition to interleukin-2 ( IL-2) which is a white blood cell regulator.
Omega-3 Fats and Vitamin E Benefits Diabetics During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with gestational diabetes, who supplemented with 1000 mg of omega 3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil and 400 IU of Vitamin E for 6 weeks, improved their fasting blood sugars by 11 % and HOMAR IR (a measure of insulin resistance) by 69.4% compared to the control group.
