Does NOPE (N-oleyl-phosphatidylethanolamine) really help you lose weight? Millions of Americans struggle with obesity and are constantly on the look-out for the latest weight loss pill. A recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition explored the efficacy of NOPE. The study found that NOPE was no more effective than placebo in helping overweight patients […]
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Difficulty falling asleep or just staying asleep can be a very common problem to all of us a times. Not only can it be incredibly frustrating, but it can leave you feeling tired and irritable for the rest of the entire day. Approximately one in three people suffer from sleep related disturbances or insomnia. The
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Flavoxine™/Citrofen™: Today, I came across a just recently published pilot study which published the results of a randomized controlled trial comparing a dietary supplement called NP 06-1 (Flavoxine™/Citrofen™) which contained a combination of two botanical extracts–Phellodendron amurense bark and Citrus sinesis peel in obese subjects with osteoarthritis. Both of these botanicals are fundamental herbs used
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Weight loss is an important concern for the millions among us in the United States who suffer from obesity. Obesity itself can have several adverse effects on our health. Though many people concern themselves with the cosmetic appearance of being overweight which include (in common vernacular) double chins, love handles, thunder thighs, cankles, beer bellies,
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Update on Probiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections When I first wrote this post, a study at the time had equivocal results on whether or not probiotics were effective for preventing acute respiratory infections. With the passage of time, new study data has become available. Specifically a recent Cochran review highlights the data from 10 randomized
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Folic acid is a B vitamin which is found in green, leafy vegetables. Pregnant women are often advised to take folic acid during their pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Some evidence also suggests that folic acid supplementation may reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
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For those who suffer from knee osteoarthritis, one potential treatment option would include having your doctor inject your affected joint with hyaluronic acid. Yes, hyaluronic acid is used for more than just dermal fillers. Research suggests that it can be moderately effective for a brief period of time. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has become a buzzword
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