Neem Oil may offer Protection against Mosquito Bites – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey discusses NEEM oil as an effective substitute for DEET.
African Diet Swap Experiment – Colon Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows how switching to a high-fiber, low-fat diet typical of rural Africans reduced gut inflammation and improved fiber digestion and risk markers for colon cancer in participating African Americans.
Nut Consumption Improves Numerous Measures of Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that consuming 1/4 ounce of tree nuts daily significantly improved BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar control.
Fish Oil Shown to Improve Symptoms of Dry Eyes from Computer Vision Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70% of subjects, who had Dry Eye Syndrome and supplemented with fish oil, were symptom free after 3 months compared to 14.9% in the placebo group.
SV40 and Asbestos Exposure Increase Malignant Mesothelioma Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows a significant association between malignant mesothelioma and those who were exposed to asbestos and positive for SV40 virus.
Magnesium Benefits Blood Sugar Control During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes who supplemented with magnesium for 6 weeks significantly improved their blood sugar and blood lipid values and decreased their CRP and risk of newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Study Links Lifestyle Habits to Lower Cardiovascular Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that lifestyle changes with respect to alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise, and leisure activities all significantly decrease the risk of heart failure.
B-Vitamins and Omega-3 Fats Maintain Brain Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest omega 3 levels who took high dose B vitamins had 40% less brain atrophy while those with the highest omega 3 levels and high homocysteine levels had 70% less brain atrophy than placebo.
Higher Olive Oil Intake Associated with Decreased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research demonstrates that increased consumption of olive oil is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Weight Training and Jump Training Improve Bone Density in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of resistance and jump training significantly increased bone mineral density in 38 participating men.
