A Review of Herbs and Supplements for Anxiety
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John’s Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium.
Dietary Supplement Options for Pregnant and Lactating Women – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. Beyond a prenatal multiple vitamin, read about the vitamins and minerals that pregnant women and nursing mothers may also want to take.
5,000 Steps a Day to a Healthier You – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. There is good evidence that medications and therapies (and their associated costs) could be reduced if you take 5,000 steps per day.
Alcoholism Impairs Long-Term Cognition
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. Mice given the human equivalent of one bottle of wine per day had about 67% impairment of cognitive function, even after six week withdrawal.
Exposure to ETS in Children & Adults
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. Those living or associating with smokers have a 20% greater risk of lung cancer.
Could Potassium Lower the Risk of Stroke?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Higher potassium intake is significantly associated with a 21% lower risk of stroke.
Omega-3 Fats Help Depression Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 61 patients, the 32 patients who took 120 mg of DHA and 180 mg of EPA for 6 months had a 17% decrease in Geriatric Depression Scores compared to a 4% decrease in the scores of the placebo group.
Soy Shows Benefits for High Blood Pressure
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This review of 11 researches showed that those taking 65-153 mg of soy isoflavones per day for 1-12 months lowered blood pressure in people that had high blood pressure.
Tapping into the Healing Potential of Bio-energy – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey has found that bio-energy therapies have no known side effects and the results are positive.
Branched-Chain Amino Acid Intake Linked To Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 4429 patients indicated that, compared with those with the lowest 25% intake of branched-chain amino acids, those with the highest 25% of intake had a 30% reduced risk of obesity.
