Abstracts & Commentary

ND, Dipl OM, LAc, MSOM
Turmeric improved pain, function, and stiffness better than acetaminophen in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
MD
Hydrogen water has been shown to benefit a range of conditions, including cancer, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, and hepatis B, along with improving mood.
ND, RD, CDCES
When patients with an upper respiratory tract infection used a propolis spray, packed with antimicrobial and immune-enhancing properties, their symptoms disappeared 2 days earlier than in the placebo group.
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This nutrient-dense food may increase the activity of natural killer cells, modulating the immune system.
ND, FABNO
Modifying patients’ microbiome for a healthy gut, through fecal microbiota transplant, diet, or other interventions, may improve patient response to cancer immunotherapy.
DC, DABCI
Restoration of gut health appears to regulate inflammation, leading to improved hepatic health and immune function.
PhD, ND, R HOM, CCH, DHANP
Ginger may help lower fasting glucose and total cholesterol in those with type 2 diabetes.
ND
Although supplementation with lipoic acid did not decrease triglycerides, it did lower weight, body mass index, and inflammation in overweight and obese adults.
A study involving the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site found a modest association between adolescent exposure to endocrine disruptors, particularly phthalates, and a greater risk of ADHD.
ND, Dipl OM, LAc, MSOM
Type 2 diabetics following a low-carbohydrate diet showed improved glycemic control, but the long-term effectiveness requires further investigation.