Rose Hips Help Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wirtten by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rose hips may help offset the damage to joints by reactive oxygen species thought to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.
Study Identifies Two Different Diets that Benefit Children and Their Parents
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight/obese children and adults who followed a strict plant-based diet saw a significant improvement in weight and significantly reduced their risks for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Rutin and Quercetin Protect Bone Marrow Against Harms of Radiation Therapy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Radiated mice who received quercetin and rutin had 23.6% less damage to their chromosomes than the “radiated-only” mice while the “radiated-only” mice had double the amount of chromosomes damage compared to the control group.
Diagnostic Findings for Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Physicians use different diagnostic tests and criteria to diagnose individuals with cystic fibrosis.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Superior to Regular Olive Oil for Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those in the highest 33% of olive oil consumption (56.9 grams/day) had a 35% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those in the lowest 33% of olive oil consumption.
Study Suggests Glucosamine and Chondroitin Benefits may go Beyond Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 18 men and women (25-50 years old), those who supplemented with 1500 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride and 1200 mg of chondroitin sulfate per day had a 23% lower C-reactive protein level compared to the control.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Nutritional Deficiencies in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This article discusses the role of diet and nutrient supplementation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Study Suggests Supplement for Hair Loss in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 6 months of supplementation with fish oil, black current oil, lycopene and vitamins C and E, 62% of the 79 supplemented subjects had an “increase in hair density” compared to 28% of the 39 subjects in the control group.
Sesame Oil Pulling Proves Effective for Bad Breath
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that rinsing with sesame oil (called oil pulling) was as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing bad breath and the bacteria that cause it.
Indigenous Plant Extract Benefits Blood Vessel Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An alternative approach to maintaining blood vessel health may be to supplement with an herbal plant popular in indigenous medicine called Phyllanthus emblica, also known as the Indian gooseberry.
