Stress – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Stress reduction is life-saving and healthy. Natural treatments for stress reduction are discussed.
Diet, Exercise Can Ease Impact of Knee Arthritis – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. According to two medical studies, simple lifestyle changes — exercise and weight loss — can prevent and dramatically slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
Study Identifies “Reassuring” Vitamin D Levels for Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the lowest 30% of vitamin D Blood levels had a 24% increased overall incidence of heart disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality compared to those with the highest 30% of vitamin D levels.
Folic Acid Improves Blood Vessel Health in Ill Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies indicate that folic acid supplementation may be effective in reducing the progression of “carotid-intima media thickness”, particularly in subjects with chronic kidney disease or who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Role of Magnesium in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure.
Study Links Vitamin D Levels to Metabolic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease.
Vitamin K2 Beneficial to Heart Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake.
Folic Acid Early Benefits Blood Pressure Health Later
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 20 year study showed that those with the highest 20% of folic acid intake had a 52% reduced risk of getting high blood pressure compared to those with the lowest 20% of folic acid intake.
Bisphenol A, Flame Retardants & Detoxify – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article shows how to minimize your exposure to toxic agents like BPA.
Vitamin D Benefits Blood Sugar Health in Those at Risk for Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 2040 prediabetic patients those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 39% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
