by Becky | Sep 9, 2019 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that consumption of a hot water extract of Curcuma longa may have the potential to improve general health by reducing chronic low-grade inflammation and improving associated metabolic disorders. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 12, 2019 | 2018, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Ginger, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that a mixed herbal supplementation of three glactogogue herbs, fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric, can increase human milk volume in a period of two weeks without serious adverse effects to both mother and infant. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 29, 2019 | Alternative Therapies, Curcumin
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Anti-inflammatory foods, some herbs and supplements, moderate exercise and stress reduction therapies like meditation help to regulate the production of the inflammatory compound NF-kB. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 29, 2018 | 2017, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Digestive Health, Essential Oils
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In a mouse model of ulcerative colitis, a combination of turmeric essential oils and curcumin significantly decreased disease severity compared to controls. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 30, 2017 | Arthritis, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. The ancient spice turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory with many health benefits including reduction of the inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 10, 2017 | 2017, Blood Lipids, Capsaicin, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Three months of capsaicin supplementation significantly increased serum HDL-C levels and moderately reduced triglycerides, CRP and PLTP in participating volunteers compared to controls. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 8, 2017
Search for: The Many Health Benefits of Curcumin This nutritional powerhouse has been shown to fight the inflammation that plays a role in many health conditions and diseases. Learn More Vitamin D and Mental Health Study results show that vitamin...
by Becky | Nov 14, 2016 | Digestive Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey discusses acid reflux and suggests taking anti-inflammatory dietary supplements along with an anti-inflammatory diet. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2016 | 2016, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Probiotics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control.
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by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | 2008, Blood Lipids, Vitamin B - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers discovered that niacin affects a receptor on liver cells to explain how it reduces cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma cells with artichoke leaf extract significantly decreased cell growth and proliferation and increased apoptosis (cell death). (more…)
by nhri | Feb 17, 2014 | 2001, Botanicals, Digestive Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrate that ginger and ajowan significantly decreases food transit time in the gastrointestinal system. This is especially helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2012, Curcumin, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 9 months the prediabetic profile of those who supplemented with curcumin improved while 16.4% of those who did not supplement with curcumin developed diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 23, 2010 | 2010, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. Those who were Vitamin D deficient were 60% more likely than those who were Vitamin D sufficient to experience cognitive decline. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. If Alzheimer’s disease seems to run in the family, adding curcumin to the diet may be prudent. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 22, 2008 | 2006, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Curcumin
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry. (more…)