Tyrosine and Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This review shows various researches on the effect of tyrosine supplementation on stress.
Benzodiazepines and Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that the use of benzodiazepines significantly increased the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 43%.
Ashwagandha and Reaction Time
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha reduced reaction time by 7%.
Low-Calorie Diets and Gallstones
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Individuals on a very low-calorie diet for weight-loss are three times more likely to develop gallstones. Those on the very low calorie diet lost 2.8 lbs in 3 months.
Vitamin A May Benefit Immune System Strength In Obese Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Obese individuals receiving 25000IU of vitamin A experienced a 31% and a 17.4% decrease in a marker of diabetes and cardiovascular risk, respectively.
Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Concern – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Author raises concern about the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.
How Cooking Our Food Affects Our Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Cooking food at high temperatures produces chemicals that contribute to diabetes, atherosclerosis, and dementia.
Dietary Supplements may Help with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Cinnamon, chromium, and saw palmetto can be beneficial in polycystic ovarian syndrome which affects about 10-12% of women.
Good Night’s Sleep is Crucial to Your Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A study of 84,996 adult patients showed that lack of sufficient sleep significantly increased risk of developing autoimmune disease. A good night’s sleep would also decrease the cost of autoimmune disease by 50%.
Nontraditional Medicine Takes Some Steps Forward – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Complementary alternative medicine is now the official medical board sub specialty of integrative medicine.
