Old and New Ways to Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, PhD, MD. Both old and new therapies, such as acupressure and the Aphasia Project, show benefits in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.
Antioxidant Vitamins C and E Increase Survival Rate of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Antioxidant Vitamin C and E Increase Survival Rate of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment. Women taking vitamins C, E, or a multivitamin had an 18% increase in survival rate, and a 22% reduced risk of recurrence of breast cancer.
Sesame – The New Healthy Protein?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study, sesame protein isolate is associated with decreases in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol, and increases in HDL cholesterol.
Taking More Medications Not the Answer – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Each of us must take responsibility for our own health and make lifestyle changes that will allow us to become healthy.
Vitamin C May Reduce Complications After Heart Surgery – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. According to a recent study, vitamin C may reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation, a common complication of heart surgery, by as much as 20 percent.
Magnesium Decreases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Magnesium decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in women.
Fiber Found to Help Heart Health by Helping Lower Inflammation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increasing fiber intake helped lower a marker of inflammation by 35%.
Folic Acid Found to Help Auditory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that people with diagnosed hearing loss had folic acid levels that were 32% lower than patients with normal hearing.
Review Finds Probiotics Help Shorten Episodes of Digestive Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Several studies showed that probiotics help reduce the duration of diarrhea by 19%, 24%, and 43%.
Study Finds Vitamin D Blood Levels May Influence Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Likelihood of having depression in persons with vitamin D deficiency is 85% higher compared to those with vitamin D sufficiency, a new study reveals.
