Review Cites “Remarkable Consistency” in Health Value of Nut Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four studies have indicated that nut consumption is related to reduced risk in coronary heart disease.
Krill Oil Eases Inflammation and Arthritis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A month long study involving 47 men and 43 women has shown that krill oil reduced pain score in arthritis by 28.9% and a marker of inflammation by 61. 8% compared to the control group.
Vitamin E Blood Levels Linked to Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 521 patients, blood levels of vitamin E were 20% higher in the normal patients than those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin D Shows Benefits for Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small mouse study those receiving vitamin D had a 35% greater level of a marker of visual acuity than the control group.
Vitamin D is Easy Way to Help Maintain Health After Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review shows health benefits for postmenopausal women in a 23% reduced risk of falling, 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer, 11% lower risk of breast cancer, and 16% lower risk of high blood pressure.
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.
