An Irish Seaweed Harbors Healthful Minerals for Osteoarthritis
A new, mineral-rich nutraceutical derived from a species of Irish marine algae has shown promise for improving joint function and reducing the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis.
[ ...Login to Read More]Beyond NTDs, Folic Acid May Also Prevent Congenital Heart Problems
Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy is widely recommended for preventing neural tube defects. New data indicate that it can also reduce the risk of cleft lip and congenital heart defects. At the other end of the age spectrum, folic acid in combination with vitamins B6 and B12 can reduce a woman’s risk of age-related macular degeneration.
[ ...Read More]Vitamin D Deficiency Predicates Poor Outcomes in Breast Cancer
A new prospective study of 512 women with early-stage breast cancer suggests that those with the low serum vitamin D levels were more likely to die of their cancers than those with sufficient D levels. [ ...Read More]
Hibiscus Hems Hypertension
Hibiscus, a popular tea herb in many parts of the world, can markedly lower systolic blood pressure in type II diabetic people with mild hypertension, according to a recent clinical trial. On the other hand, black tea tends to increase systolic pressure.
[ ...Login to Read More]A Role for Probiotics in Preventing, Treating Bacterial Vaginosis
Say the word "probiotic" and people think, "gastrointestinal health." That's natural, since probiotics are invaluable in the management of digestive system problems. But they are also helpful for other health challenges, including infections of the female urogenital tract, like bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and related problems.
[ ...Login to Read More]Women's Health Research Update: Rhubarb, Maca Benefit Menopausal Women
There's much more to botanical medicine for menopausal symptoms than red clover and soy isoflavones. Three recent studies show strong benefits from a standardized extract of a specific species of Rhubarb. Maca, an Andes mountain root widely touted for enhancing men's sexual health, also benefits menopausal women.
[ ...Login to Read More]"Spot" Testing Iodine Levels
A couple of drops of Lugol's solution on a patient's wrist can tell you a lot about how "hungry" someone is for iodine. If the Lugol's stain disappears within a few hours, the patient probably needs iodine supplements.
[ ...Login to Read More]Iodine & Breast Health: Think Beyond the Thyroid
Say the word "iodine" and most physicians automatically think, "thyroid." But iodine is also essential for maintenance of healthy breast and ovarian tissue in women, and fostering optimal neurocognitive development in babies. It may even have a role in preventing or treating breast cancer. The problem is, many women are iodine deficient.
[ ...Login to Read More]New Guidelines Give a Nod to Probiotics for Irritable Bowel
In it's new position paper on treatment of IBS, the American College of Gastroenterology has formally recognized the value of certain probiotics. Natural medicine has much else to offer patients struggling with this difficult chronic condition.
[ ...Login to Read More]Hormone Therapies Improve Symptoms and Delay Progression of MS
Just a few years ago, MS had rendered Kathryn Simpson bed-ridden and in constant pain. Today, at 54 years old, she's completely symptom-free, and highly active. Comprehensive hormone balancing therapies aimed at re-calibrating the endocrine system and reducing inflammation was the key, and it represents a new therapeutic approach to a disease most doctors deem hopeless.
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