Whole Grain Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers have found that two servings of whole grains per day are associated with a 21% decrease in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Curcumin Beneficial for Rheumatoid Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers recently found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who took 1,000 mg curcumin per day had a 83.2% decrease in a measure of inflammation in swollen joints, compared to a 68.9% drop in patients who took an anti-inflammatory drug.
Iron May Benefit Low Birth Weight Infants
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Iron supplementation of low birth weight babies had a significant benefit on behavioral problems.
Flaxseed Improves Heart Health in Dialysis Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the flaxseed group reduced triglycerides by 31%, total cholesterol by 15%, LDL cholesterol by 17% and inflammation by 37.5%.
Omega-3 Fats and CoQ10 Found to Benefit Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the EPA/DHA group saw their prostate specific antigen levels fall by 30%.
Massage Proves Effective in Reducing Arthritis Pain – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent medical study found that massage was significantly better than the usual medical care in reducing the pain and loss of function associated with knee arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Beans and Legumes as Part of a Healthy Diet for Diabetes and Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group.
N-Acetyl Cysteine May Help Maintain Hearing in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study, 53 workers exposed to high noise were given 1200 mg NAC or a placebo. Those in the NAC group were able to hear at 21.7 decibels compared to 22.1 in the control group.
CoQ10 May Offer Help After a Heart Attack
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Small study of 23 patients showed CoQ10 levels were 63% lower in the heart attack patients. Also CoQ10 levels among the 15 heart attack patients who died in the hospital were 43% lower than the heart attack patients who survived and were discharged.
Some Promising News on Chelation Therapy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy to remove heavy metals.
