Vitamins C and E help with Inflammation Levels after Lithotripsy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that vitamin C and E supplementation significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels following lithotripsy for renal stone disease.
Artichoke Leaf Extract in the Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma cells with artichoke leaf extract significantly decreased cell growth and proliferation and increased apoptosis (cell death).
Malignant Mesothelioma in the Young
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study compares the clinical characteristics of a young subset of mesothelioma patients to those who are older and generates survival times for both groups from the data.
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: My Personal Story – Informed Opinion
Written by Elwood Richard, BS. A touching article by Elwood Richard, who developed malignant pleural mesothelioma from asbestos exposure as a young man.
Protein Intake Increases Muscle Mass and Strength in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Food questionnaire data from participants over 50 years of age in the Farmingham study suggest that increasing protein intake may help preserve muscle mass.
Meals on Wheels Delivering Vitamin D Benefits to Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study suggests that vitamin D delivery via Meals on Wheels for 5 months reduced the risk of falling by 58% in the participating vitamin D group compared to control group.
Review shows Even Small Amounts of Exercise Benefit the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Review of studies shows that risk of death is significantly reduced by 22% to 35% for lowest to highest levels of physical activity.
Omega-3 Oils Shown to Decrease Occurrence of Psychotic Disorder
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A 7 year follow up study revealed a diagnosis of schizophrenia in 9.8% of the participants who took omega 3 for 12 weeks compared to 40% of the participants in the control group.
Carotenoids in Breast Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that higher total carotenoids were associated with 18-28% statistically lower risk of breast cancer.
Blueberries Improve Blood Pressure Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, and Chrystal Moulton-Walsh, Staff Writer. Of the 48 hypertensive postmenopausal women, those who consumed 22 grams of blueberry powder for 8 weeks had a 4.4 % decrease in systolic and a 3.75 % decrease in diastolic blood pressure compared to control.
