Need a Memory Boost? Try Ginger
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 60 women, supplementation with ginger improved the accuracy of choices made quickly by 14% and improved other mental functions.
Pycnogenol and the Common Cold
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Taking vitamin C, zinc, and pycnogenol reduced the time that colds affected the lives of participants by 25% and reduced lost work days by 67%.
Review Finds Iron Supplements Beneficial for Children with Anemia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In studies with 7,089 children, supplementing with iron reduced anemia by 50% and improved IQ scores by 10.6%.
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Superoxide Dismutase may Help Low Back Pain
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. When taken daily, 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 140 IU of SOD reduced the number of those who said “I have difficulty getting out of my chair due to back pain” by 94%.
Dairy Intake Improves Muscle Health in Older Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers found that an increase in dairy intake (over 2.2 serving per day) improved muscle mass and hand-grip strength by 4.5%.
Chemotherapy – Induced Nausea and Ginger
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Ginger significantly reduced nausea which occurs during chemotherapy treatment. This is difficult to treat with pharmaceuticals.
Probiotic Supplementation During Pregnancy Shows Promise in Helping with Eczema
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children of pregnant women given a probiotic, had a 38% decreased risk of an indicator of eczema.
Physical Activity Shows Benefits in Helping Control Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those engaging in “high levels” of physical activity had a 19% reduced risk of having high blood pressure compared to those with “low levels” of physical activity. There was also an 11% reduced risk of high blood pressure for “moderate level” exercisers compared to “low level” exercisers.
Ashwagandha Root Shows Promise for Anxiety and Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 600 mg of ashwagandha per day taken for 60 days improved cortisol levels, depression and anxiety in participating individuals.
Preventing Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 9 months the prediabetic profile of those who supplemented with curcumin improved while 16.4% of those who did not supplement with curcumin developed diabetes.
