Do You Need a Flu Vaccine? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey recommends flu vaccine be given to only those individuals at high risk of complications from the flu.
Arnica Comparable to Ibuprofen for Hand Arthritis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 204 patients with arthritic hand pain found that arnica topical gel, when applied to painful arthritic hands for 21 days, was as effective as ibuprofen in reducing hand pain and improving joint function.
Study Links Poor Sleep to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Sleeping less than 5 hours per night increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% while just 1-3 more hours of sleep have a 6% risk reduction.
Can Candida Albicans Promote Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Candida albicans (yeast) infections may increase cancer risk by producing carciogenic byproducts, triggering inflammation, and promoting immune cell activity and auto immunity, all of which support tumor growth.
Grapeseed Extract Shown to Improve Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Drinking fruit juice with added grapeseed extract for 6 weeks significantly improved systolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to the control group.
Chamomile Tea helps with Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds chamomile significantly more effective than Mefenamic acid for relieving the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggests a low-AGE diet may be a cost-effective way to support healthy aging and help lower the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Ginger Helps with Muscle Soreness from Running
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. College students who took 2.2g of ginger daily for 5 days prior to running, significantly decreased their level of soreness by 40% compared to the control group.
Aluminum Adjuvants May Cause Autism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows a significant correlation between the increased use of vaccines containing aluminum adjuvants and an increase in autism in preschool children from Western countries.
Propolis a Possible Treatment for Genital Herpes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An in vitro study found propolis extract to be 99% effective against herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2).
