Eastern practitioners have used safflower plant extracts as an analgesic for many years. The Integrative Medicine journal recently published the results of an open label trial of Safflower plant extract for pain relief.Read More
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Research suggests that indole-3-carbinol (i3C), a phytochemical derived from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has anticancer effects. Now a new study reports the mechanism in which I3C combats human breast cancer tumors. This discovery may help provide a future I3C dietary supplement for cancer prevention and treatment. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, investigated I3C's effects on human breast cancer cells. Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center treated cultured human breast...Read More
Age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) commonly occurs in older adults causing deterioration in mental functions like memory and learning, attention and concentration, thinking and use of language. Vitamin D pathways are found in areas of the brain involved in memories and cognitive function. Now research reports that high vitamin D levels are linked to better mental function and cognitive health in older adults. These results may have important public health benefits. The study, published in Journals...Read More
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes and red wine, as well as other plant foods like blueberries and nuts. Previous studies suggest that resveratrol has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-obesity and anti-aging effects . Now research reports that resveratrol prevented the formation of abnormal retinal blood vessel formation (known as angiogenesis) in laboratory mice. The researchers suggest that resveratrol has the potential to decrease the risk for eye diseases like age-related...Read More
Sleep experts recommend that adults should get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night for good health and optimum performance, yet many get considerably less. Chronic insomnia is linked with accelerated aging and age-related diseases. Now research reports that chronic insomnia is associated with an increased risk of death (mortality). The researchers urge physicians to treat insomnia even if there are no other health problems. The study, presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of...Read More
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is rich in antioxidant gingerols, shogaols and zingerones. Previous studies suggest that ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain-reliever similar to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Now research reports that ginger can relieve exercise-induced muscle and joint pain. This is great news for athletes needing a natural pain reliever after strenuous exercise. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, published in The Journal of Pain, investigated the effects of ginger supplementation on muscle pain caused by...Read More
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an overreaction of the immune system from allergens in the environment. Now research reports that pycnogenol can help treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), contains potent antioxidant flavonoids called proanthocyanidins (PCOs). The placebo-controlled double-blind study, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the effect of pycnogenol on hay fever symptoms. Researchers from various institutions from the UK and Canada administered twice daily either...Read More
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve eczema symptoms in children. Probiotics such as acidophilus and bacillus are beneficial bacteria found in the gut (intestines). Probiotics are known to support GI (gastrointestinal) health and immunity. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, presented at the New...Read More
Here's a great reason to indulge in a morning cup of coffee or tea. New research reports that drinking moderate amounts of coffee and/or tea daily may be good for your heart. For the first time, the large study suggests that coffee and tea's heart health benefits occur without increasing the risk of stroke or death from any cause. Coffee and tea are rich in beneficial antioxidants that may contribute to heart health. The study,...Read More
Previous research suggests that apple juice may boost brain function. Now research reports that apple juice may help improve behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even in late stages of the disease. Alzheimer's occurs in older adults and causes memory loss, confusion and eventually death. About 4.5 million people now have Alzheimer's disease and the number is expected to rise to about 16 million people by 2050. The study, published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease...Read More
Increase in mobile phone use worldwide has raised concerns about possible health risks due to RF (radiofrequency) emissions. In 2000 the Interphone Study Group, comprised of 21 scientists, was initiated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to research mobile phone use and risk of tumors. Now the Interphone study reports inconclusive results linking cell phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer. However, the researchers suggest that heaviest cell phone users...Read More
Research suggests that indole-3-carbinol (i3C), a phytochemical derived from broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has anticancer effects. Now a new study reports the mechanism in which I3C combats human breast cancer tumors. This discovery may help provide a future I3C dietary supplement for cancer prevention and treatment. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, investigated I3C's effects on human breast cancer cells. Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center treated cultured human breast...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the possibility that folic acid supplementation reduces arterial stiffness, therefore reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.Read More
A recent study published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychology examined the possible relationship between Valproic acid, a prescription drug, and carnitine deficiency. Read More
Age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) commonly occurs in older adults causing deterioration in mental functions like memory and learning, attention and concentration, thinking and use of language. Vitamin D pathways are found in areas of the brain involved in memories and cognitive function. Now research reports that high vitamin D levels are linked to better mental function and cognitive health in older adults. These results may have important public health benefits. The study, published in Journals...Read More
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes and red wine, as well as other plant foods like blueberries and nuts. Previous studies suggest that resveratrol has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-obesity and anti-aging effects . Now research reports that resveratrol prevented the formation of abnormal retinal blood vessel formation (known as angiogenesis) in laboratory mice. The researchers suggest that resveratrol has the potential to decrease the risk for eye diseases like age-related...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Nutrition documents the effects of soy protein on blood pressure.Read More
The Women's Health Study examined the effects of supplementation on the incidence of heart disease and cancer.Read More
Results from the Women's Health Study were published in the July issue of the Journal of American Medical Association. The results published focused on the effect that an every other day supplementation with aspirin has on the incidence of cancer.Read More
Sleep experts recommend that adults should get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night for good health and optimum performance, yet many get considerably less. Chronic insomnia is linked with accelerated aging and age-related diseases. Now research reports that chronic insomnia is associated with an increased risk of death (mortality). The researchers urge physicians to treat insomnia even if there are no other health problems. The study, presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of...Read More
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is rich in antioxidant gingerols, shogaols and zingerones. Previous studies suggest that ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain-reliever similar to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Now research reports that ginger can relieve exercise-induced muscle and joint pain. This is great news for athletes needing a natural pain reliever after strenuous exercise. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, published in The Journal of Pain, investigated the effects of ginger supplementation on muscle pain caused by...Read More
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), isolated from the Indian fruit, Garcinia cambogia, has been shown to prevent fat production. Now research reports that HCA may also delay glucose absorption after a meal, which lowers insulin production.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):774-779) comes as no surprise, demonstrating that increased consumption of refined sugars and decreased intake of fiber is associated with developing type 2 diabetes.Read More
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an overreaction of the immune system from allergens in the environment. Now research reports that pycnogenol can help treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), contains potent antioxidant flavonoids called proanthocyanidins (PCOs). The placebo-controlled double-blind study, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the effect of pycnogenol on hay fever symptoms. Researchers from various institutions from the UK and Canada administered twice daily either...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):755-764) shows that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids may be a risk factor in the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).Read More
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve eczema symptoms in children. Probiotics such as acidophilus and bacillus are beneficial bacteria found in the gut (intestines). Probiotics are known to support GI (gastrointestinal) health and immunity. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, presented at the New...Read More
Sources and bioavailability of polyphenols are summarized in a review article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):727-747).Read More
Here's a great reason to indulge in a morning cup of coffee or tea. New research reports that drinking moderate amounts of coffee and/or tea daily may be good for your heart. For the first time, the large study suggests that coffee and tea's heart health benefits occur without increasing the risk of stroke or death from any cause. Coffee and tea are rich in beneficial antioxidants that may contribute to heart health. The study,...Read More
Previous research suggests that apple juice may boost brain function. Now research reports that apple juice may help improve behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even in late stages of the disease. Alzheimer's occurs in older adults and causes memory loss, confusion and eventually death. About 4.5 million people now have Alzheimer's disease and the number is expected to rise to about 16 million people by 2050. The study, published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease...Read More
Increase in mobile phone use worldwide has raised concerns about possible health risks due to RF (radiofrequency) emissions. In 2000 the Interphone Study Group, comprised of 21 scientists, was initiated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to research mobile phone use and risk of tumors. Now the Interphone study reports inconclusive results linking cell phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer. However, the researchers suggest that heaviest cell phone users...Read More
