Olive Oil Shows Benefits for Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has shown that oleic acid reduces insulin resistance risk by 20% for every 1% increase.
Glycemic Index Helps with Inflammation Levels in Obese People
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eating foods that minimize blood sugar changes and help maintain insulin sensitivity may help maintain healthy levels of inflammation in obese people. Eating foods with low amount of substances that convert quickly to sugar reduced a marker of inflammation by 27%.
Vitamin A and Omega-3 Fat Combine to Help Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of omega-3 and vitamin A could reduce the risk of an eye disease in which there is damage to the retina (tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light into nerve signals and sends them to the brain).
Vitamin D Deficiency-A Significant Health Concern in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that 89% of the elderly in nursing and rehabilitation facilities suffered “vitamin D inadequacy.
Surgery Rates Increasing for Low Back Pain – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. Back pain is one of those chronic medical problems is significantly impacted by lifestyle. Make sure that your lifestyle is conducive to a healthy back.
Diets High in Soluble Fiber Shown to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research summary with approximately half a million participants showed that diets with at least 25 grams per day in soluble fiber had a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Rutin and Curcumin Show Promise for Kidney Stones
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 18 kidney stone-induced rats showed that supplementation with a combination of rutin and curcumin for 28 days significantly inhibited the developement of kidney stones.
Fiber Intake May Help Pancreas Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the highest 25% intake of total fiber per day had a 60% reduced risk of pancratic cancer when compared to those in the lowest 25%.
Vitamin D, Calcium and the Vitamin D Receptor in Colon Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Those with the highest levels of calcium and vitamin D each had a 36% reduced risk of colon cancer.
