NEW STUDIES 1
The Kyolic Garlic & Aerobic Fitness Trial
Arterial stiffness is a cardiovascular risk factor, which increases naturally with age. Kyolic garlic has been shown to improve the flexibility of arteries, and slows down blood flow, which may improve oxygen uptake, associated with aerobic fitness.
NEW STUDIES 2
Update Jun 2023: The Cannabis Sleep Trial 1: ‘Medicinal Cannabis improves Sleep in Adults with Insomnia’ has now been published
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36539991/
In this randomised placebo-controlled cross-over 6-week trial participants used the Entoura 10:15 (THC:CBD) Medicinal Cannabis Oil.
J Sleep Res. 2023 Jun;32(3):e13793. doi: 10.1111/jsr.13793. Epub 2022 Dec 20
Medicinal cannabis improves sleep in adults with insomnia: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study
Karin Ried 1 2 3, Tasnuva Tamanna 1, Sonja Matthews 1, Avni Sali 1
Abstract
Insomnia or difficulty falling and or staying asleep is experienced by up to 30% of the general population. This randomised crossover double-blind placebo-controlled 6-week trial aimed to assess the tolerability and effectiveness of the Entoura-10:15 medicinal cannabis oil on sleep in adults with insomnia. A total of 29 participants with self-reported clinical insomnia completed the crossover trial. Participants were randomly allocated to receive placebo or active oil containing 10 mg/ml tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and 15 mg/ml cannabidiol (CBD) over 2-weeks titrated 0.2-1.5 ml/day, followed by a 1-week wash-out period before crossover. Tolerability was assessed by daily diary. Effectiveness was measured by saliva midnight melatonin levels, validated questionnaires, i.e., the Insomnia Severity Index, and the Fitbit activity/sleep wrist tracker. Entoura-10:15 medicinal cannabis oil was generally well tolerated, and was effective in improving sleep, whereby 60% of participants no longer classified as clinical insomniacs at the end of the 2-week intervention period. Midnight melatonin levels significantly improved in the active group by 30% compared to a 20% decline in the placebo group (p = 0.035). Medicinal cannabis oil improved both time and quality of sleep, in particular light sleep increased by 21 min/night compared to placebo (p = 0.041). The quality of sleep improved overall by up to 80% in the active group (pPhase2 = 0.003), including higher daily functioning (p = 0.032). Observed effects were more pronounced in Phase 2 due to the period effect and loss of blinding. Entoura-10:15 medicinal cannabis oil was well tolerated and effective in improving sleep in adults with insomnia.
Update June 2023: The Cannabis Sleep Study 2 (The CANN Sleep Study) has now been closed
A randomised placebo-controlled 3-month clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for sleep disturbances in a healthy population.
NIIM was part of the trial conducted at four sites in Australia, located in Lismore, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
This trial tested a CBD only product in more than 400 participants.
Results to be published soon.
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Rife Frequency Study
This study uses Electro-Magnetic-Frequency Therapy (EMF), for the treatment of cancer and/or pathogens, and Circulating Tumour Cell (CTC) blood testing to assess EMF treatment effectiveness.
The Cognitive Preservation Study
This study aims to analyse the effect of Red Light Therapy, with or without additional Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, on cognition and brain health in people with mild and moderate cognitive impairment.
The Gluco-Metabolism Study
12-week randomised placebo-controlled trial investigating the tolerability and effectiveness of the Nutrition Care Gluco-Metabolism herbal Formula on blood glucose levels.
