Nattokinase: A Natural Option for High Blood Pressure
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 86 men and women with high blood pressure were given nattokinase or a placebo. The nattokinase group had an average reduction of about 3.3%.
Fenugreek for Painful Periods
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 101 participants the use of fenugreek reduced menstrual pain by about 50% compared to the control group.
Study Reviews Liver-Protective Foods
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Information is listed on grapefruit, cranberries, blueberries, grapes, prickly pear, chamomille, silymarin, spirulina, and propolis.
Rapeseed/Canola Oil Improves Liver Health and Inflammation Levels in Obese Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 18 moderately obese participants in this study, those who took 50 grams of rape seed/canola oil per day for 4 weeks saw significant improvements in blood sugar control and inflammation. Canola oil significantly increased insulin (24.5%) as well as significantly reduced omega 6/omega 3 ratios by 15.3% and increased omega 3 blood levels by 16.1%.
Magnesium Can Lower Cholesterol, Studies Show – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Magnesium intake is important for reducing heart attacks and improving cholesterol levels.
Review Confirms Health Benefits of Nut Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers used questionnaires from 20,742 male physicians to show that those using more than 5 servings of nuts per week had a 26% reduced risk of death compared to those with less than one serving per month.
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Decreased Lung Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 28 elderly subjects with asthma, given 2000 IU vitamin D per day there was a 20% improvement in asthma scores.
The Healing Power of Gratitude – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. The regular practice of gratitude lowers blood pressure and may reduce depression and anxiety.
High-Protein Snack Improves Perception of Hunger and Eating Habits in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study in 20 young healthy women, provided 3 days with a high protein or two forms of high carbohydrate and fat snacks consumed 11.25% less calories at dinner on the fourth day.
Increased Health Risks to Children from Smartphone/Tablet Radiation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Radiation from smartphones and laptop computers damaging effect on children were found that convinced the FCC to recommend a distance of 8 inches between the device and the user.
