Including Walnuts in Foods Good for the Brain – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study found that a daily ration of one half cup of walnuts was associated with an 11.2% improvement in test scores in 64 students.
Pycnogenol Helps Mental Performance in Students
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a group of 100 students, those taking 100 mg Pycnogenol per day had a 47% increase in word recall over the control group and other benefits.
A Natural Option for Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Alpha Lipoic acid at 600mg per day reduced four major pain symptoms in those with diabetic neuropathy by 62%.
Grab a Handful of Macadamia Nuts for Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that daily consumption of 1.5 ounces of macadamia nuts significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels.
Pantethine As a Cholesterol-Lowering Agent
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that taking 600 mg of pantethine for 16 weeks lowered LDL cholesterol by 15%, triglycerides by 14% and raised good cholesterol by 17% in 201 high risk cardiovascular subjects.
Lavender, More Than Just a Nice Fragrance
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Stress before surgery was reduced by 60% using lavender inhalation and pain intensity was reduced by 32% during needle insertion.
Low Fat Diet with Fish Oil Supplementation For Prostate Cancer
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Of the 48 overweight or obese patients with prostate cancer, those who went on a 4-6 week low-fat, high Omega-3 fish oil supplement diet had a significant 32.2 % reduction in a marker for cancer growth compared to the Western diet group.
Herb Butterbur May Be Allergy Alternative – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Butterbur appears to be effective, have fewer side effects and is much less expensive than many of the common medications used for allergic rhinitis.
Green Tea May Boost Flu Protection in Kids – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A daily cup of green tea is part of a good defense against influenza.
Iodine is Important for Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. Iodine is used by humans in a number of biochemical reactions, most notably in the production of thyroid hormones.
