Numerous studies have suggested that acupuncture may reduce pain, aches, tension or stress. Now, a report from the University of Gothenberg, Sweden, has determined that the ancient alternative remedy may partially treat women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A study published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism found that four months
A new study has proven that such as vitamin D and calcium can prevent bone fractures, a practice many physicians have been recommending for quite some time. Research conducted at University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif., revealed that individuals who take the on a daily basis reduce the risk of bone fractures regardless of
An increased risk of stroke may be associated with people who have developed insulin resistance, according to results published in the journal Archives of Neurology. During a recent study, a team of researchers from the University of Miami observed the likelihood of strokes in 1,509 people who developed insulin resistance, a symptom of diabetes. During
Although there are certain such as vitamins A and E have been shown to help keep cancer at bay, a new study is suggesting that garlic consumption may also play a role in preventing the disease. According to researchers from Ohio State University, the more garlic people consumed, the lower the levels of a potential
New research suggests flaxseed may help improve cholesterol. A study appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who took one tablespoon of whole flaxseed everyday were able to reduce both their total cholesterol and their LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels. Flaxseed oil, in comparison, did not produce the same results. Women, particularly
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your body and bones. This essential strength-building nutrient helps your muscles contract maintain proper blood vessel function secrete hormones and enzymes and send messages through your central nervous system. But thats not all that calcium can provide for your continued health. Various medical journals and studies
A vitamin A deficiency or overdose can be extremely dangerous, according to a new study. Researchers say the nutrient plays a crucial role in energy production within cells and that too much or too little can have a complex negative effect on the body. “Although vitamin A deficiency is not very common in our society,
A new study has found levels of vitamin C in many fruit juices and soft drinks are far higher than those indicated on their labels by the manufacturers. Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela developed a new technique that separates and identifies chemical elements to accurately measure the amounts of the vitamin in
New research on oxidative stress and inflammatory signals in the blood may lead to better strategies for preventing several diseases. A team of scientists from Emory University School of Medicine has conducted a study which shows that adding cysteine to intravenous or tube feeding of critically ill patients may reduce the impact of inflammation. Cysteine,
Although the role of zinc in fighting infections has long been known, new research has uncovered some of the mechanisms by which it boosts the immune system. Researchers from the Center for Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida conducted a test in healthy volunteers divided into a group which took nutritional supplements containing zinc