The Curious Acupuncture Cure for Low Back Pain – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Clincial research has shown that acupuncture can help low back pain, no matter where the needles are placed.
Study Suggests Push for Recommended Intake for Omega-3 Fats
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.
Soy Intake Helps Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This Study of 278 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) demonstrated a 61% decreased risk of COPD with the highest tofu intake, a 63% decreased risk of COPD with the highest NATTO(fermented soybean) intake and a 42 % decreased risk of COPD with the highest bean sprout intake.
Red Yeast Rice May Help Lower LDL Cholesterol in Patients Who Do Not Tolerate Statins
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Of the 62 patients with statin-induced myalgia, those who took 1800 mg per day of red yeast rice for 24 weeks had no significant changes in HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, markers for muscle degeneration, or pain.
Folic Acid Before Pregnancy Beneficial for Delivery Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those supplementing with folic acid for more than a year had a 70% reduced risk of pre-term birth (between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy) and a 50% reduced risk of pre-term birth.
Selenium Found to Help Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 485 patients, those with the high blood levels of selenium had a 57% decreased risk of basal cell carcinoma and a 63% reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma, compared to those with the lowest selenium blood levels.
Antioxidant Intake Helps Kidney Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest daily intake of fruits and vegetables (> 600 grams per day) had a 32% reduced risk of renal cell cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes (< 200 grams per day).
Omega-3 Fats May Help Mental Health in Those with Heart Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group.
Flaxseed Found to Help Kidney Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice with polycystic kidney disease, who were given a flaxseed enriched diet, were 5% heavier than placebo group, and had significant reductions in kidney scarring (fibrosis) as well as a 40% decrease in PGE2 ( a protein that increases with decreased kidney function).
Prebiotics Help Magnesium Absorption in Teenagers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study in teenage girls, those taking a prebiotic had 18% greater magnesium absorption than the control group.
