Chromium: An Important Mineral for Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Young children with type 1 diabetes had low amounts of chromium, which may result in poor insulin function.
Selenium and Prostate Cancer: Finding the Happy Medium
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Nine out of 12 reviewed studies found the optimal plasma serum selenium that significantly lowers prostate cancer risk to be 60 – 170 ng/ml while a toenail selenium range of 0.85 – 0.94ng/g decreases prostate cancer risk by 30%.
Iron Supplementation Helps Fatigue in Women Without Anemia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 198 French women experiencing “extreme fatigue and with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin levels, those who supplemented with iron for 2 weeks had an increase in hemoglobin and ferritin but there were no significant effects on quality of life, depression, or anxiety.
Herbal Relief For Low Back Pain and Arthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A summary of studies showed that Devil’s Claw was as effective as traditional pharmaceutical care to relieve pain for osteoarthritis and low back pain.
Study Estimates the Costs of Physical Inactivity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Inactivity is linked to obesity and 6-10% more deaths.
Chia Seeds May Benefit Omega-3 Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study with 10 postmenopausal women ranging in age from 54 to 56 years suggests that milled chia seeds may be a good source of plant-based omega-3 fats.
Study Links Vitamin E to Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analysis of the Shanghai Women’s and Men’s Health Studies of 132,837 patients revealed that those taking more than 24 IU of vitamin E per day had a 40% reduced risk of liver cancer when compared to the lowest intake of 14.8 IU per day.
Blood Sugar Problems? Consider Cinnamon
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a recent study that included 69 patients, researchers found that the group that consumed cinnamon extracts had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels.
Probiotics May Help Offset Drug-Associated Diarrhea – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A number of medical studies over the past decade have suggested that probiotics can prevent or at least significantly reduce the risk of C. difficile infection in patients taking antibiotics.
Aloe Vera for Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group.
