Thyme Oil Aromatherapy Improves Respiratory Parameters in COVID-19 Patients

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Thyme Oil Aromatherapy Improves Respiratory Parameters in COVID-19 Patients

Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. This study found that thyme oil significantly improved symptoms, including shortness of breath, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, cough, headache, and muscle/joint pain. It also significantly reduced body temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate, increased SpO₂, and improved blood gas parameters by decreasing CO₂ and increasing O₂ (all p<0.05), while blood pressure remained unchanged (p > 0.05).

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Multi-Strain Probiotic Improve Gut Barrier Integrity, Reduce Oxidative Stress, and Lower Inflammation in Undernourished Adults

Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS, Science Writer. Eight weeks of supplementation with a multi-strain probiotic combined with an energy-surplus diet significantly improved serum zonulin, reduced markers of oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, and enhanced biomarkers of gut barrier function in undernourished adults compared with diet alone.

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Almond Supplementation for Improved Acne Lesions and Skin Health

Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. At 20 weeks, the almond group showed greater improvements in acne outcomes than controls, with total lesion counts reduced by −22.2% vs. −9.8%, inflammatory lesions by −8.3% vs. +12%, and non-inflammatory lesions by −26.1% vs. −20.4%. Objective lesion severity also decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.001), including reductions in lesion volume, area, and height. In addition, almond consumption increased skin microbial diversity (Shannon index: 2.6 → 3.4, p = 0.039; Chao1 index: 266.9 → 835.2, p < 0.001) and improved acne-related quality of life (p < 0.001) and anxiety symptoms (p = 0.016).

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Ashwagandha Root Extract (KSM-66) and Male Sexual Health: Evidence from an 8-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Written by Keely Puchalski, ND. Results from this 8-week prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial suggest that 300 mg twice daily of standardized ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66) improved self-reported sexual desire, erectile function, and semen parameters in men with mild-to-moderate sexual dysfunction compared to placebo, though methodological inconsistencies and data quality concerns limit confidence in the magnitude and generalizability of the findings.

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Oleuropein-Enriched Olive Leaf Extract Adjuvant Improves Periodontal Outcomes in the Elderly Population

Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. This study showed that the treatment group achieved greater reductions in ΔPPD and gains in ΔCAL across multiple tooth categories and surfaces. Metabolomic profiling revealed distinct Δ patterns, with 17 metabolites differing between groups. Several, including tentatively identified valine, cinnamic acid, 10‑hydroxy-2-decenoic acid, and cortisol, correlated with periodontal improvements.

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