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.
Pycnogenol Reduces Clogged Arteries
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study which involved 23 patients indicated that after 8 weeks of treatment, the amount of arteries dilated increased from 5.3% to 7.0% while no change was observed in the placebo group.
Conquer Fatigue With Ornithine
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a small human study on a stationary bicycle those taking an ornithine supplement had less reduction in pedalling speed.
Roundtable Reaffirms Need for Increased Fiber in American Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article offers solutions for adding dietary fiber to our low-fiber American diet and emphasizes the utilization of high fiber whole grains as a cost-effective means of filling the fiber gap.
