Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Adult diabetic rats, when fed 0.5 or 1 gram of fenugreek per kilogram of body weight for 30 days, had improved hyperglycemia and significantly improved hyperlipidemia, liver enzymes, body weight and measures of oxidative stress.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds that supplementing with MMFS-01, a magnesium-threonic acid compound, significantly improved cognitive impairment in participating subjects compared to control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
