Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 90 day study shows astaxanthan significantly decreased C-reative protein by 54.8% and and increased IGA and immune system strength 27.6% in training athletes compared to placebo.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD., PhD. Studies showed a ten percent reduction in blood pressure with the consumption of three or more cups of hibiscus tea per day.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Bacteria in the bowel contribute significantly to good health.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Citrulline supplementation during a cycling test significantly improved blood pressure, blood oxidation, and time to exhaustion by 13.9%, 8.9%, and 12.6% respectively compared to arginine or placebo.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. One month trial using a combination of Valerian Root and Lemon Balm improves quality of sleep in menopausal women.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Comfrey root ointment reduced arthritic pain by 54%.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analyzed data on 77,659 participants in The Adventist Health Study 2 revealed that when compared to non-vegetarians, all those in the vegetarian groups had a 19% borderline statistically significant reduced risk of colon cancer and a 22 % non-statistically significant reduced risk of colorectal cancers.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. People in the low vitamin D intake group had a 62% increased risk of having limited mobility and 122% increased risk of becoming disabled in their mobility.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Telomeres, the protected end caps of chromosomes, seemed to be protected during periods of stress by healthy diets, sufficient sleep, and exercise.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking resveratrol showed a 16% improvement in a marker for bone turnover compared to the control group.
