Exercise Benefits Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Exercise can improve gait speed, muscle strength, and fitness in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Low Vitamin E Levels Linked to Decreased Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 232 women in this study, those with the highest one-third of vitamin E to lipid ratio had a significant 32% reduced risk of osteoporosis compared to those in the bottom one-third of vitamin E to lipid ratio (p = 0.015).
Narcolepsy Associated with Adjuvant in H1N1 Vaccine in Europe
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In the UK, 24% of healthy children under 5 years old received the vaccine, Pandemrix. They were 14.3 times more likely to suffer from narcolepsy (extreme daytime sleepiness).
Study Highlights Most Patients Unaware of Risks of CT Scans
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. CT scanning creates radiation exposure 1000 times as much as a chest x-ray, but only 35% discuss these risks with their doctor.
Eating Flaxseed for Breast Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show that consumption of flaxseed or flax bread was associated with a 20 – 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.
Green Tea May Help Cell Health in Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 35 people with metabolic syndrome, those who drank green tea and took green tea extract daily for 8 weeks, had a 47.4% increased level of glutathione and a 56.25 % higher antioxidant capacity when compared to control group.
Study Links Vitamin K Deficiency to Decreased Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 109 out of 1180 patients studied were deficient in Vitamin k and had a 56% increased risk of knee osteoarthritis compared to those not deficient in Vitamin K. They also had a 139% risk of cartilage tears.
Can Tomatoes Reduce the Risk of Stroke?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 1036 middle aged men , men with the highest lycopene levels in their blood had a 55% lower risk of stroke.
Study Suggests Vitamin D May Benefit Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found those with current depression had an 80% risk of having inadequate vitamin D blood levels while those with past depression had a 68% risk compared to placebo.
The Great Debate of Soy and Breast Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a trial of 9,514 breast cancer survivors, women consuming over 10mg of soy isoflavones per day had a 36% reduced risk of recurrence.
