2021-02-10 13:46:26 Findings from the Yamagata study suggest that laughter may be associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The study included 17,152 subjects all over 40 years old who participated in…
Read More2021-02-03 08:49:58 This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of dill seed (Anethum Graveolens Linn) on the length of labour. Participants were required to be 18-35 years old at gestational age 37–42 week, singleton…
Read More2021-01-25 08:28:45 A study published in December 2020 out of Sweden and Norway looked at the impact of supplementing Selenium and CoQ10 on elderly patients with chronic kidney disease who were deficient in these nutrients.…
Read More2021-01-20 14:14:53 COVID-19 is estimated to be three times more contagious than influenza, SARS and MERS. Variants in symptoms range from mild illness to significant hypoxia. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a notable site of…
Read More2021-01-04 10:14:56 In a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on laughter yoga, researchers suggest that “simulated” (nonhumorous) laughter is more effective than “spontaneous” (humorous) laughter, and that laughter-inducing therapies can improve depressive symptoms. They…
Read More2020-12-27 10:54:17 Anthocyanins are bioflavonoids with antioxidant activity. A meta-analysis aimed to determine the effects of anthocyanins on markers of systemic and vascular inflammation in adults > 18 years old. It included 32 randomized, controlled…
Read MoreEven flowers (dandelions included!) close for the evening when the sun goes down. Sleep is an essential part of our being, integral to our existence. Yet, we still do not completely understand why.1 We do…
Read MoreHeartburn, sometimes referred to as acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting North Americans. Acid-suppressing medications (mostly proton-pump inhibitors ) are the second most common medication…
Read MoreFacial redness, either over larger areas of the face or as localized “blotchiness,” is a common occurrence found in several skin concerns including rosacea, psoriasis, various types of dermatitis (such as contact skin irritation, eczema,…
Read More2020-12-15 08:26:58 In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial (1), 60 adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis were administered twice per day after meals capsules of an herbal formulation of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper…
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