Breakthrough Natural Formula Glucocil trade; Unveiled To Help Type 2 Diabetics Achieve A Healthier Diet And Lifestyle
Neuliven Health, a leading innovator of scientifically formulated natural products designed to address America's pressing health issues, announced the launch of Glucocil™ , the first breakthrough complete and natural herbal formula that helps Type 2 diabetics stabilize post-meal blood sugar levels, reduce the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates and suppress appetite.
XenaCare Holdings Inc. XCHO Launches UV Sun Defense In A Pill
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.
Pancreatic Cancer Cells Killed By Traditional Herbal Medicine, Jefferson Researchers Report
An herb used in traditional medicine by many Middle Eastern countries may help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer at Jefferson in Philadelphia have found that thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic cancer cell growth and killed the cells by enhancing the process of programmed cell death.
St. John's Wort Similar To Placebo For ADHD Treatment
St. John's wort does not appear to improve the symptoms ofattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teensin comparison with a placebo, according to an article released on June10, 2008 in JAMA. Hypericum perforatum, also called St.
Herbal Medicine: Will Practitioner Regulation Protect Consumers? New Book. UK
Recent news of proposed regulations that will apply to herbal medicine practitioners has stimulated yet more debate over the safety of herbal medicines. According to
Bitter Orange SRMs: Tools For Product Analysis Quality
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for bitter orange, long used in folk medicine and now increasingly used in herbal weight-loss products. Researchers can use the new materials to develop and test analytical methods for compounds in bitter orange, or as control materials for quality assurance of their measurements.
Dietary Supplement Education Alliance Merges Into Natural Products Foundation
In a move that will strengthen efforts to focus the nation's attention on the benefits provided by dietary supplements and other natural products, the Natural Products Foundation (NPF) announced that the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) has become part of the foundation.
Media Opportunity: Herbal Medicine Awareness Week 23-30 May 2008, UK
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.
Acupuncture And Myofascial Trigger Therapy Treat Same Pain Areas
Ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy each focus on hundreds of similar points on the body to treat pain, although they do it differently, says a physician at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville who analyzed the two techniques.Results of the study, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that people who want relief from chronic musculoskeletal pain may benefit from either therapy, says chronic pain specialist Dr.
No Association Found Between Vitamin D Concentration In Blood And Risk Of Prostate Cancer - May 27 JNCI
High vitamin D concentration in the blood is not associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, researchers report in an article published online May 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Laboratory studies suggested that high doses of vitamin D may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, but epidemiological studies that have examined the relationship have reported inconsistent results.