Panax Ginseng may Help Those with Chronic Fatigue
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with 2 grams of panax ginseng for 4 weeks significantly reduced mental fatigue by 7.7% in participating subjects compared to control.
Could a “Leaky Gut” Be the Cause of Migraine Headaches? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A “leaky gut” may stimulate the immune system to generate an inflammatory response which, in turn, may trigger migraine headaches, autoimmune disease, arthritis, and chronic muscle pain.
Increased Protein at Breakfast/Lunch Increases Muscle Mass in Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 participating subjects, those who consumed protein powder for 24 weeks increased their daily protein intake by 33% which resulted in a 1.21% increase in lean muscle mass compared to placebo.
Acupuncture may Help Menopausal Women with Hot Flashes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. While both traditional and sham acupuncture treatments reduced hot flash symptoms and severity in menopausal women, traditional acupuncture provided women with an 8% decrease in the stress hormone cortisol while women who had sham acupuncture experienced a 31.3% increase in cortisol.
Walnuts, Melatonin and PUFAS Together Against Breast Cancer
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Mice on a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) had a significantly slower rate of breast cancer tumor growth as well as a significantly longer survival time than the mice on a melatonin diet or the control mice.
Probiotics Benefit Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 120 grams of goat milk per day for 6 weeks in combination with a daily probiotic significantly improved cholesterol and blood glucose levels in test group compared to control. Inflammatory protein levels decreased in both groups.
Fish Oil from the Diet Beneficial for Blood Pressure, Even in Low Doses
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of fish oil supplementation significantly decreased systolic blood pressure in those subjects with blood pressure readings of 145.8/81.1. This reflects a 20% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Martial Arts Such as Tai Chi May Help Improve Your Memory – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Both memory and cognition were significantly improved in study participants who practiced tai chi or baduanjin.
Why Bowel Bacteria Might Be Key to Lower Cholesterol – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Study shows that those with moderately elevated cholesterol levels, who take a good probiotic on a daily basis, would reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke by 58%, which in direct medical costs, would save millions of dollars per year.
Aloe Vera Gel Helps with Blood Sugar and Cholesterol in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 300 mgs of aloe vera gel taken twice per day for 12 months, along with a restricted carbohydrate and fat diet, significantly improved blood glucose metabolism as well as total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
