Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Health Update
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study is an updated comprehensive analysis of cigarette smoking and its association with cardiovascular disease.
Effects of Soy on Bone Retention
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that although mixed soy isoflavones may not be as potent as bisphosphonates in preventing loss of bone calcium in post-menopausal women they are effective in protecting bone health.
Coffee and Tea Consumption Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Drinking more than 3 cups of tea daily decreased the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 61% while drinking more than 4 cups of decaffeinated coffee increased the risk by 63%.
New Discovery of Natural Compounds to Combat Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers are looking to natural compounds to reduce cancer.
Aspirin in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aspirin protects against malignant mesothelioma by inhibiting the carcinogenic effects of the inflammatory molecule High Motility Group Box1 (HMGB1).
Royal Jelly Bestows Insulin Benefits to Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.In a study of 46 patients, those who supplemented with Royal Jelly for 8 weeks had a significant 25% decrease in a measure of insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) compared to a 21.7% increase in the placebo group.
Grapeseed Extract shows Promise in Prevention of Cancer – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Grapeseed extract may be a potential anti-cancer agent.
Review Confirms Detrimental Effect of Chronic Sugar Intake on Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Lowering your systolic blood pressure by 3-6 mmHg and your diastolic blood pressure by 1.4 mmHg may reduce your risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular events, and risk of death by as much as 30%.
Study Documents Changes in Eye Function after Lutein/Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin may improve eye function in those in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration.
Iodine Supplementation Shown to Improve Thyroid Function and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 163 obese Moroccan women, those who supplemented with 200 micrograms of iodine for 6 months decreased their TSH levels by 33% and their total cholesterol by 11% compared to those who took no iodine.
