Research Review Highlights Heart Health Benefits of Coffee
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Drinking 1-2 cups of coffee per day reduced stroke risk by 22% while 3-4 cups per day provided a 25% reduced risk.
Smartphone Use Found to Influence Brain Activity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Brain activity is significantly altered during cell phone usage when cell phones are held against the ear.
Vitamin D may offer Help for Crohn’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Crohn’s disease participants who took 2000 IU of Vitamin D per day reduced their C reactive protein by 40% and anti-inflammatory protein by 31 % but only after their blood levels of Vitamin D reached 75 nanomoles per liter.
CoQ10 Affects Enzyme Levels Predictive of Chronic Disease in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds CoQ10 reduces markers of inflammation and potentially the risk of chronic disease.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Comparable to Medication for Knee Arthritis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 465 patients with knee pain, those taking glucosamine and chondroitin had the same reduction in arthritis pain as Celebrex.
Selenium Levels Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1932 subjects, half of whom had colorectal cancer, women with higher levels of selenium had 36% lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Vitamin D Shows Benefits to Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 2649 Danish subjects, a 12% decrease in liver disease was for increased vitamin D blood levels.
Ginger for Menstrual Pain Relief
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Two groups of 61 females with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea received either 250 mg of ginger every 6 hours or 250 mg of a NSAID, mefenamic acid, every 8 hours. Pain severity decreased significantly in both groups. Ginger was as effective as mefenamic acid and had no side effects.
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.
Niacin Lessens Alcoholic Fatty Liver in Rats
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In a small animal study those fed niacin had significantly less liver damage when given alcohol.
