Cranberry Extract Improves Bladder Health in Prostate Cancer Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 40 male prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation, 25% had a reduction in cystitis – a common side effect.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 40 male prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation, 25% had a reduction in cystitis – a common side effect.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In a small animal study those fed niacin had significantly less liver damage when given alcohol.
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%.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 101 participants the use of fenugreek reduced menstrual pain by about 50% compared to the control group.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Information is listed on grapefruit, cranberries, blueberries, grapes, prickly pear, chamomille, silymarin, spirulina, and propolis.
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%.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Magnesium intake is important for reducing heart attacks and improving cholesterol levels.
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.
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.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. The regular practice of gratitude lowers blood pressure and may reduce depression and anxiety.