Calcium Found to Reduce Stroke Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a large study in Japan, those with highest intake of calcium had a 29% smaller risk for all types of stroke.
A Recent Review Supports the Use of Echinacea for the Common Cold
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This literature review suggests that Echinacea can be effective in reducing incidence and duration of the common cold.
A High-Fiber Diet Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by Reducing Inflammation
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a study with 35 healthy volunteers, a measure of hypertension reduced a marker of inflammation by 13.5% with a standard anti-hypertensive diet and 18.2% when 1 oz of psyllium fiber was added.
Whole Grain Diets May Delay Onset of Hypertension in Middle-Aged Women
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DASH study shows correlation between a healthy diet emphasizing whole-grains and lowered blood pressure in subjects with and without hypertension.
Medicinal Mushrooms, Phellinus linteus, Shown to Inhibit The Growth of Fast Growing Breast Cancer Cells in vitro
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Immuno-stimulating properties of polysaccharides from various mushrooms have been able to fight off invading organisms and cause the destruction of cancer cells.
Dietary Genistein From Soy May Slow Metastisis of Prostate Tumors
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Sixty mice were fed varying levels of genistein, a soy isoflavone. Those receiving 250mg/kg had only 4% of the prostate tumors as the group with no genistein.
Chewing Xylitol Sweetened Gum After Meals May Be an Enjoyable Way to Reduce Tooth Decay
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem.
GLA May Help Cancer Drugs Work More Efficiently
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. GLA treatment combined with tastuzumab, an anti cancer drug, increases the effectiveness of tastuzumab by 30-40 fold and works synergistically with other anticancer drugs like paclitaxel, docetaxel and vinorebine as well as antiestrogens, tamoxifen and ICI 182,780.
Eating Nuts and Seeds Frequently Can Keep Your Circulatory System Healthier
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem.
A Comprehensive Literature Review and Assessment Confirms That Omega-3 Supplementation Maintains Cardiovascular Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem.
