High Fructose Corn Syrup a Newfound Source of Mercury – Informed Opinion
Written by Marcia Zimmerman, CN.
Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer Reduced with Vitamin K
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Those with the highest Vitamin K-2 intakes had a 12% reduced risk of advanced prostate cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes.
Soy Supplementation May Help Through Menopause – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Soy isoflavones are similar to estrogens and research show they are effective with menopause symptoms.
Hibiscus Tea may be Perfect Remedy after Stressful Day – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Drinking a little hibiscus tea, after a nerve-racking day, may be both relaxing and help lower stress-induced high blood pressure
Low Selenium Levels Associated with Blood Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study conducted, 13% of anemia patients have been found to have low selenium blood levels and selenium is “strongly and independently associated with anemia”.
Type 2 Diabetes Found to More Than Triple Heart Disease Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.
Can Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Oppose the Negative Health Effects of Tobacco?
Written by Bethany Stevens, BS, science writer, and Ronald Ross Watson ,PhD. The intake of fruits and vegetables has a modest beneficial effect on the cancer risk among smokers, but avoiding tobacco smoke is much better.
Vitamin D Levels Related to C-Section Births
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women in the group with lower blood levels of vitamin D had double the risk of a C-section delivery.
Grape Seed Extract Benefits Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that grape seed extract, a powerful antioxidant, decreased oxidized LDL cholesterol, helped regulate heart rhythm,and decreased plaque buildup in blood vessels.
