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06/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Median nerve mechanosensitivity reduced by acupuncture: Randomized trial
A study published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine looked at the immediate effects of acupuncture on the mechanosensitivity of the median nerve. The study was carried out by researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Instituto Politecnico de Leiria) and the University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) in Portugal. Animal studies show that acupuncture […]
06/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Allyl isothiocyanate, a compound present in human diets, found to induce cell toxicity in breast cancer cell lines
In this study, a team of researchers from Taiwan examined the effect of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a compound present in many cruciferous vegetables, on human breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231. The results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Isothiocyanates are compounds that have been shown to exhibit anticancer effects, such […]
06/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Used for eons, researchers study how red yeast rice prevents CVD
Red yeast rice is a traditional Chinese food commonly used for lowering cholesterol. It is also believed to help prevent cardiovascular disease. A review published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines confirmed that red yeast rice and its products could be used as a healthy functional food for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular […]
06/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, which regulates biological functions such as skeletal health
Having a balanced gut microbiome is important to stay healthy. Yet, when most Americans get sick, they take antibiotics, which can disrupt the gut microbiome. And, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Pathology, this can harm your bone health. Antibiotics kill the bacteria in the gut that support the digestive […]
06/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Treating primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture: Review and meta analysis
Researchers at Kyung Hee University in Korea and Dongguk University Los Angeles assessed the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea. They published their findings in the journal Medicine. Primary dysmenorrhea is cramping pain during menstruation without any identifiable pelvic pathology. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers gathered randomized control trials (RCTs) […]
06/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation inhibited by astragalus saponins
Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined the ability of astragalus (huang qi) saponins to inhibit inflammation. They published their results in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Excessive nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines are produced during the progression of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Astragalus saponins are known to inhibit inflammation. In this study, […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding how blood sugar and impulsive behavior affect our ability to respond to changes in the environment
Your blood sugar and impulsive behavior may influence behavioral flexibility or your ability to respond to changes in the environment. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that measures of impulsivity and blood sugar regulation can be used to predict behavioral flexibility. Both psychological and physiological factors influence behavioral flexibility performance, and evidence […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Dihydrocapsiate supplementation found to improve glucose tolerance, hepatic steatosis in high-fat diet-induced gut alterations
Researchers from India’s National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Panjab University, and National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) looked at the effects of dihydrocapsiate against metabolic disorders. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Dihydrocapsiate is a compound that belongs to the capsinoid family. Capsinoids are capsaicin analogs found in non-pungent […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Salvia miltiorrhiza found to be toxic to multi-drug resistant cancer cells
A study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine examined the cytotoxicity and the biological mechanisms of red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) on diverse resistant and sensitive cancer cell lines. The study was conducted by researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research in Germany. Red sage […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Korean angelica, or purple parsnip, found to reduce fat in the liver and balance blood sugar
Because of the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, its prevention and management have become a major global public health challenge. A medicinal plant called Korean angelica (Angelica gigas), also known as purple parsnip, shows potential in lowering blood sugar levels and reducing fatty liver in people with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Chonbuk National University Medical […]
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