Industry Members Rally In Washington, D.C. For The Natural Products Association's 11th Annual Natural Products Day
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.
ForeverGreen Receives Clinical Study Results On Marine Phytoplankton
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.
Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flushes In Breast Cancer Patients Taking Tamoxifen
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.
Public Awareness Of Risks Of Black Cohosh Needed, Australian Medical Association
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.
Basic Yoga Exercises Could Help Prevent Falls In Elderly Women
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.
Federal Agents Seize Nearly 1.3 Million Dollars Of Illegal Dietary Supplements
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.
As The Complementary Medicine Debate Continues, Patients Lose
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
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.
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.
Demand For Clinical Trials To Check Drugs Against Natural Remedies Led By Sweet Cures Of York
John Bremner and Anna Sawkins, partners in the UK-based innovative alternative health company, Sweet Cures of York, are leading a call for clinical trials of new drugs to also test the drugs against natural remedies, both new and traditional.