What You Should Know about Complementary Medicine – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. One-sided news articles, either in favor or against alternative and complementary medicine, do not contribute to meaningful dialogue.
Vitamin D Levels Found to Be Low in Critically Ill Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.
Broccoli Antioxidant Again Found to Help with Digestive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 50 patients with gastritis, those who consumed 70 grams of broccoli sprouts per day for 2 months significantly decreased inflammation, demonstrating that the anti inflammatory properties of sulforaphone in broccoli protect against H.pylori and gastric cancer.
Folic Acid Found to Help with Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant association between highest blood levels of folic acid and a 30% reduced risk in inflammatory protein, 40% reduced risk in wheezing, 31% reduced risk of having atopy, and 16% reduced risk in doctor-diagnosed asthma compared to those with the lowest levels of folic acid.
Vitamin D Helps Heart Health During Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Triglycerides decreased in those taking vitamin D by 17% more than in the placebo group and a marker of inflammation decreased by 7% more.
Folic Acid Shows Hope for Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 88 young patients with bipolar disorder, those given 3 mg per day of folic acid in addition to sodium valproate ( a leading medication) had 11% greater benefit than those taking sodium valproate alone.
Magnesium Levels Again Found to Help Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 14,221 men and women revealed that daily intakes of 213, 271, and 362 grams of magnesium were significantly associated with a decreased risk of stroke by 22%, 25%, and 30% respectively.
Vitamin B6 Found to Help Colorectal Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest B6 blood levels had a 51% reduced colorectal cancer risk, compared to those with the lowest B6 levels.
Omega-3 Fats Help with C-Reactive Protein Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with lower C-Reactive Protein levels had significantly higher blood levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Resveratrol is One of Many Food Compounds That Can Stave Off Disease – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Within 45 days of adding resveratrol to their diet, there was a measurable decrease in amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer mice.
