Review Finds Mental Health Benefits with Multivitamin Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 8 studies and 1292 healthy subjects showed that multivitamin use reduced stress, fatigue, mild psychiatric symptoms, and anxiety.
Effects of Rosemary Essential Oil on Mood and Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study showed that rosemary aroma from the essential oil improved cognitive learning and decreased the amount of time to answer questions correctly.
Fish Oil in Diet May Affect Depression Symptoms – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Numerous studies indicate that increasing consumption of specific fish oils, especially DHA, can reduce the symptoms of major depression.
Omega-3 Fat Intake May be an Indicator of Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers determined that there is a significantly reduced risk of hip fractures in those individuals that had the highest blood levels of omega-3.
Sleep Disturbance and Prostate Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study has determined that sleep disorders and sleep disruption resulted in a higher risk of prostate cancer.
Gastrointestinal Problems Increase Symptoms of Autism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 58 autistic children, an imbalance of beneficial bacteria was found and the researchers believe that digestive problems contribute to autistic behavior problems.
Iron Supplementation Improves Pregnancy Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers determined that consumption of iron in pregnant women reduced the risk of having a low birth weight baby and anemia during pregnancy.
Garlic and Dried Fruits May Help Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 18,888 Nowegian mothers, this study determined that women who consumed dried fruit had a 21% reduced risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
Artificial Sweeteners Impair Metabolism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In animal studies, mice that recieved saccharin had greater weight gain than the control group. This is because artificial sweeteners do not create a feeling of fullness.
Preliminary Review Suggests Green Tea May Benefit Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research included showed a 5.3 and 10.4% decrease in blood sugar compared to control groups.
