Breaking news on complementary medicine
XenaCare Holdings Inc. (XCHO) Launches UV Sun Defense In A Pill published
Fri, 09 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
XenaCare Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: XCHO) announced, after an 8-month development program, the official launch of their new product called the SunPill®. The SunPill® is a dietary supplement that helps the skin protect itself from the harmful rays of the sun. It contains scientifically researched ingredients.
Neal's Yard Remedies Stores Rapped By Medicines Regulator, UK published
Thu, 08 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has clamped down on a homeopathic remedy intended to be viewed as a treatment or preventive for malaria sold by the cosmetic chain, Neal's Yard Remedies. The MHRA has received confirmation from the company that the remedy, Malaria Officinalis 30c, will be removed from sale immediately. All homeopathic remedies are classed as medicines and require prior authorisation by the MHRA before being placed on the market.
Media Opportunity: Herbal Medicine Awareness Week 23-30 May 2008, UK published
Tue, 06 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Herbal Medicine Awareness Week is being held 23rd to 30th May 2008. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is arranging for journalists to attend free consultations at their local qualified medical herbalist. The consultation will look at the journalist's health from a holistic perspective as well as advising on any specific issues. Photo opportunites will be available in most cases.
What's "Natural" When It Comes To Personal Care Products? published
Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
As the demand for "natural" personal care products such as lotions, balms and shampoos continues to soar, manufacturers are responding with a host of new products. Some are natural, some aren't. But how is a shopper to know? Until now, consumers had no idea what was truly natural since there was no standard definition of the term used by industry. That is no longer the case.
Industry Members Rally In Washington, D.C. For The Natural Products Association's 11th Annual Natural Products Day published
Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
More than 175 natural products industry stakeholders from 35 states and the District of Columbia gathered on Capitol Hill for the Natural Products Association's 11th annual lobbying event, Natural Products Day. Natural Products Association members representing every component of the natural products industry educated members of Congress and their aides about the association's legislative priorities, all of which promote consumer access and awareness of natural products.
FDA Completes Final Analysis Of "Total Body Formula" And "Total Body Mega Formula" Products published
Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's final analysis of certain flavors of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" has detected hazardous amounts of chromium. On April 9, 2008, the FDA reported the dietary supplement products contained hazardous amounts of selenium in samples of "Total Body Formula" in Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors and "Total Body Mega Formula" in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. (
UQ Leads The Way On Complementary Medicine Research, Australia published
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The University of Queensland is leading the way on research into complementary medicines to make them part of mainstream medical use.
Patient Education Software For Chiropractors published
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Forté Holdings, Inc., a technology and investment company, has announced the launch of Chiroglyphix. Chiroglyphix is patient education software for the Chiropractic profession. Chiroglyphix through the use of 3D animation gives practices the ability to create custom playlists and 'movies' for prospects, first-time patients, or patients with recurring conditions.
Some HIV-Positive People In Zambia Stopping Antiretroviral Treatment For Alternative Drugs, Health Official Says published
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:00:00 PDT
Zambia's Health Deputy Minister Lwipa Puma recently said that some HIV-positive people in the country are dying from AIDS-related causes after they stop taking antiretroviral drugs in favor of other treatments that some people claim can cure the virus, the Times of Zambia/AllAfrica.com reports.
Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flushes In Breast Cancer Patients Taking Tamoxifen published
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:00:00 PDT
Acupuncture provides effective relief from hot flushes in women who are being treated with the anti-oestrogen tamoxifen following surgery for breast cancer, according to new research presented today (Friday) at the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-6) in Berlin.
ForeverGreen Receives Clinical Study Results On Marine Phytoplankton published
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT
ForeverGreen Corp. (OTCBB:FVRG), a manufacturer and distributor of all natural whole foods, announced the company has received the preliminary findings of a recently completed medical study of the benefits of marine phytoplankton to humans. Scientific evidence has proven one of the key ingredients in ForeverGreen's FrequenSea, Alpha 3 concentrated marine phytoplankton (Alpha 3CMP), does in fact benefit humans who consume the product.
As The Complementary Medicine Debate Continues, Patients Lose published
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT
In an editorial published in BMJ Clinical Evidence,complementary medicine (CM) expert Professor Edzard Ernst writes thatpatients are continuously and seriously being misled by the debate overcomplementary medicine's efficacy.
Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Osteoarthritis, Study Shows published
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A new study has shown that Pycnogenol® , a natural pine bark extract, has the ability to naturally reduce pain and increase mobility in those suffering from osteoarthritis. The study revealed a particularly high efficacy of Pycnogenol® for lowering joint pain by 55 percent, joint stiffness by 53 percent and increasing patients mobility almost three-fold.
Vitamin Supplements Don't Help You Live Longer, Study published
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
After reviewing nearly 70 randomized studies on the effects of vitamin or antioxidant supplements, scientists in Denmark concluded there is no evidence that they prolong life, and even found evidence that some of them, such as beta-carotene, Vitamin A and VitaminE, may actually shorten it.
Natural Products Association Announces New Partnership With Penton Media For Annual Trade Show published
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The Natural Products Association announced a new partnership with Penton Media, Inc. aimed at expanding its annual trade show, Natural MarketPlace. Under the agreement, Penton will acquire certain assets related to the show from the Natural Products Association, and Penton's New Hope Natural Media Group will manage the show in partnership with the association, beginning in 2009. This year's 71st annual edition of Natural MarketPlace will take place July 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Tuberculosis published
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
Patients with active tuberculosis are more likely to be vitamin D deficient than the rest of the population. New research, presented at the annual Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Harrogate, shows that the majority of patients with tuberculosis (TB) have low levels of vitamin D, leading to the possibility that vitamin D supplementation could reinforce current treatments or be used as a preventative measure against tuberculosis.
Extracts From Reishi Mushroom And Green Tea Shows Synergistic Effect To Slow Sarcoma published
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT
Both the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum; Lingzhi) and green tea have long held a place in traditional medicine in China and other Asian countries, for the general promotion of health and long life and for the treatment of specific diseases. More recent scientific studies have confirmed that both enhance the body's immune functions and hold the potential for treatment and prevention of many types of cancer.
eFoodSafety Launches Cinnechol(TM), An All-Natural Alternative To Conventional Cholesterol Drugs published
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 PDT
eFoodSafety.com (OTCBB: EFSF, http://www.efoodsafety.com), a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole food nutraceutical products, has launched an all-natural supplement, called Cinnechol™ (http://www.cinnechol.com), that offers a complementary and/or alternative solution to traditional cholesterol drugs.
Institute For Progressive Medicine Announces A Natural Approach To Improving Fertility published
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The Institute for Progressive Medicine (IPM), a medical clinic that focuses on safe, natural and alternative therapies in combination with traditional medical treatments, announced today the clinic's Preconception Care Program. Preconception health care is for both parents and improves the likelihood of a healthy conception, pregnancy and birth for those who are having trouble conceiving or for parent's-to-be who are looking for ways to have healthier babies.
Omega-3's No Help For Crohn's Sufferers published
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
An international study led by Dr. Brian Feagan of Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario in London, Canada has found that omega-3 fatty acids are ineffective for managing Crohn's disease. The research is published in the April 9 Journal of the American Medical Association.
Federal Agents Seize Nearly 1.3 Million Dollars Of Illegal Dietary Supplements published
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on Wednesday U.S. Marshals seized more than $1,301,712 of dietary supplements from LG Sciences, LLC, of Brighton, Mich., because the products contain unapproved food additives and/or new dietary ingredients that cause the products to violate the law. Labeled as dietary supplements, the products are marketed for use by body builders.
Basic Yoga Exercises Could Help Prevent Falls In Elderly Women published
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A specific type of yoga can help improve stability and balance in women over age 65, which could help to prevent falls, finds a preliminary study out of Temple University's Gait Study Center.Dr. Jinsup Song and researchers at the School of Podiatric Medicine and the College of Health Professions examined the gait and postural stability of 24 elderly females who were enrolled in an Iyengar yoga program specifically designed for those over 65.
Public Awareness Of Risks Of Black Cohosh Needed, Australian Medical Association published
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT
The community needs to be educated about potential risks of alternative and herbal medicines, in particular black cohosh, according to an article in the latest Medical Journal of Australia. Black cohosh is a herbal remedy used by millions of women worldwide for the relief of menopausal symptoms. In Australia, more than 200 listed medicines containing black cohosh are available without prescription.
Drinking Tea May Offer Health Benefits, But Evidence Still Limited published
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Tea drinkers who opt for black, oolong, green or white teas may find that these beverages offer health benefits. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers what is -- and isn't -- known about the health effects of drinking tea. Black, oolong, green or white teas have a common origin. Each is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush.
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