Capsaicin Reduces Lower Back Pain
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Pain was reduced by 25% more in those taking capsaicin.
Flu Shot Realities – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The shots are only effective on some of viral infections and not on bacterial infections. Nutrition to increase immunity is discusssed.
Avocado Enhances Absorption of Powerful Antioxidants
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Studies illustrate how avocado or avocado oil added to salads increased the absorption of carotenoids, lycopene, alpha and β-carotene and lutein.
Elderberry Increases Flu Recovery
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Of 60 patients with flu, the group of thirty who took 15 mls of elderberry syrup for 5 days demonstrated improved symptoms within 3.1 days compared to the placebo group who were sick for 7.1 days before symptoms improved.
Pregnant? New Information Regarding Schizophrenia Risks
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Early choline supplementation was associated with better infant brain function.
Research Review Shows Benefit to Protein Supplementation in Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 12 weeks, protein supplementation increased fat-free mass an additional 1.5 lbs, increased slow and twitch muscle fibers, and increased strength by an additional 30 pounds.
Artificial Butter Flavoring Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Diacetyl, used in butter flavoring is able to form the plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
Passionflower: Effective Treatment for Anxiety
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Passion flower extract reduced symptoms of anxiety by 68% (equal to treatment by oxazepam a leading pharmaceutical) but with less side effects.
Tart Cherries Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In relay teams, runners who ran 22.5 to 31.4 km and took 10.5 oz tart cherry juice reduced pain after the race by 29% compared to a control group.
Flaxseed May Help Inflammation Health in Patients with Kidney Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 160 patients with kidney failure given 2 grams flaxseed oil had 36% greater decrease in a marker of inflammation than the control group and had cholesterol benefits.
