Menopause can be formally assessed when there has been no menstrual period for 12 months. At this point, the ovaries stop performing their function. The process happens gradually and is an individualized process. Some women…
Read More2016-02-07 14:46:27 A Cochrane review was conducted on varying herbal medicines for low back pain (1). Cochrane reviews are very high level evidence that examine a number of different databases and studies and then attempt…
Read More2016-02-07 14:45:57 A recent study was conducted on 30 consecutive male patients presenting to an outpatient clinic complaining of manifestations of androgen deficiency in aging males (1). 750mg/day of Tribulus in 3 divided doses was…
Read More2016-02-07 14:45:35 Vitamin C and zinc play important roles in nutrition and for the immune system. A relatively recent study was conducted to see if they help with the common cold (1). An overview of…
Read More2016-02-07 14:45:11 A recent study attempted to determine if injections of Vitamin K3 in acupuncture point sites helped with primary dysmenorrhea when compared with 2 other injection treatments (1). Chinese women aged 14-25 with severe…
Read More2016-02-07 14:44:39 A recently published study examined the vitamin D levels in those who have white coat hypertension and compare those who have normal blood pressure after versus those who have sustained high blood pressure…
Read More2015-11-07 15:32:16 In this recent meta-analysis, the authors investigated the relationship between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes mellitus . A systematic literature search was conducted on multiple medical databases. Utilizing 9209 participants showed that…
Read More2015-11-07 15:31:51 Low vitamin D has been associated with several autoimmune diseases. This study investigated the association of autoimmune thyroid disease with 25(OH) vitamin D levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) . Fifty…
Read More2015-11-07 15:31:28 In this study, the authors evaluated the effects of vitamin C supplementation on pregnancy outcomes, adverse effects, side effects, and use of health resources . The authors searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth…
Read More2015-11-07 15:31:02 In this study, the authors evaluated the effect of omega-3 supplementation on IL-6 and CRP level in chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients . IL-6 and CRP can predict inflammatory state in end…
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