Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines May Cause Rare Cases of Death
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows how Gardasil HPV vaccine may potentially cause autoimmune reactions, stroke and even death.
Plant Extract may Help with Uterine Fibroids
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 244 participating women, those who took the herb Actaea racemose for 3 months, had a 25.3% decrease in uterine fibroid size compared to control.
Lavender Essential Oil Shown to Improve Sleep Quality
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lavender essential oil, when inhaled for 5 days, significantly increased sleep quality and decreased daytime fatigue, and in addition, helped study participants feel refreshed upon wakening.
Inosine Supplementation may Help Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of inosine for 24 months saw a significant (63.9%) reduction in test points that measures the progression of Parkinson’s disease, compared to placebo.
Fenugreek’s Metabolic Activity in Diabetic, Obese and Immunosuppressed Rats
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.
Magnesium Containing Supplements May Help Preserve Brain Health
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.
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.
