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.
Olive Oil – Sea Buckthorn Mixture Effective For Wound Healing
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Sea buckthorn/olive oil mixture had 28% greater healing rate compared to controls.
Study Shows Specific Fats may Reduce Risk of Migraines – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. A study of 105 chronic migraine sufferers found that a diet rich in EPA and DHA may significantly reduce the incidence of migraine headaches.
Photo-Immunotherapy for Circulating Tumor Cells
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates a new and innovative application of Photo Dynamic Therapy for treating circulating tumor cells.
Viral Treatment Boosts Immune Response to Tumor Cells in Mesothelioma Patient
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma with genetically engineered virus improves survival time by 18 months in Phase 1 trial.
Olive Oil Improves LDL Cholesterol Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil.
Study Suggest Link between Trace Elements and Glaucoma
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows those with the highest manganese blood levels had a 56% reduced risk of glaucoma compared to those with the lowest 20% of manganese blood levels.
