Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Alzheimer’s participants who took a herbal combination for 12 months had significantly higher cognitive function scores, significantly lower inflammation levels, and greater antioxidant levels than those who took the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of cactus fiber for 45 days had 3.5 times more fecal fat excretion than those in the placebo group.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After just 3 hours of exercise, those who supplemented with krill oil for 6 weeks significantly increased immune system protein IL by 45.9% and natural killer immune cells by 6.5%.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who took 300 mg of Bacopa monnieri for 12 weeks had a significant 19.6% increase in word recall and 24.5% higher score in the Complex Figure Test compared to placebo.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This first study of its kind found that 2% cinnamon extract ointment is beneficial in healing and reducing the pain of the episiotomy wound.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Applications of aloe or myrrh for 5 days in participating subjects resulted in a 38% decrease in ulcer size from application of aloe and a 21% decrease in pain intensity from application of myrrh when compared to a placebo.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Recent research found that inhaling clary sage essential oil had an improvement on biological markers in the body for depression.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Spearmint has the potential for use as a helpful and natural treatment for hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research suggests that grapeseed extract may be an effective alternative treatment to help with menopausal symptoms.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women who smoked and drank alcohol increased their risk of breast cancer. Passive smoking from husbands increased their breast cancer risk by 47% – 74%.
