Acupuncture Improves Symptoms in Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 60.6% of participants in the acupuncture group had improvement in CP/CPPS symptom score.
The Effects of Korean Red Ginseng on Biological Aging
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D. Study results showed that post-menopausal women who were administered Korean red ginseng demonstrated increased mtRNA copy numbers, increased total antioxidant status, and decreased reported fatigue symptoms, compared to post-menopausal women who were not administered Korean red ginseng.
Self-Administered Acupressure Treatment May Benefit Those with Chronic Low Back Pain
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Six weeks of self-administered acupressure resulted in an improvement in fatigue by 26% and a reduction in pain by 35-36% compared to usual care.
Low Serum DGLA Associated with Mortality in Elderly Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Serum DGLA was a significant predictor of total death in elderly patients who recently experienced myocardial infarction (p= 0.012).
Pycnogenol® Supplementation Effective in the Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results suggest 60-day supplementation of Pycnogenol® significantly reduces the chance of a recurrent urinary tract infection, compared to cranberry supplementation and control group.
Ginseng Shown to Improve Arthritis Symptoms in Women with Osteopenia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with ginseng extract for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women with osteopenia showed improved makers of bone metabolism and bone formation.
L-Arginine Supplementation Improves Reliance on Respiratory Support in Severe COVID-19 Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 71.1% of patients assigned L-arginine versus 44.4% of patients assigned placebo showed reduction in respiratory support (P<0.01).
Barberry Consumption Helps Improve Vascular Endothelial Function in Adults with Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Consumption of 10 g of dried barberry a day resulted in improved flow mediated dilation and MCP-1, while also decreasing the circulating levels of ICAM-1 in subjects with hypertension.
Nigella Sativa Oil Improves Recovery in Patients with COVID-19
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 63% of patients in treatment group compared to 35% control recovered within 14-day trial period (p<0.01).
Insufficient Levels of Vitamin D and Zinc May Increase Severity of Symptoms in Adults Infected with COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show that infected participants with deficient levels of vitamin D and zinc experience higher severity of general and pulmonary symptoms of COVID-19 compared to participants with adequate vitamin D and zinc serum levels.
