Articles by Shari Barbanel
Karen Silberman Reaffirmed as ACA Chief Executive
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that ACA Executive Vice President Karen Silberman, CAE, has agreed to a contract extension and will continue in her role with the new title of chief executive officer. In making the announcement, the ACA Board of Governors applauded Silberman for helping the association navigate through significant organizational change ...
Abby Beale, Lead Author, Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started With Homeopathy
Abby Beale says she believes homeopathy is the coolest medicine on the planet! She became interested in homeopathy more than 25 years ago when her 16-month-old son got permanent relief from repeated ear infections with one homeopathic remedy after multiple rounds of antibiotics. She has become a homeopath herself and an advocate for homeopathy since. ...
Young Adults and Rise in Dry Eye Disease
Researchers at Aston University (U.K.) have called for more advice to be given to young people about preventing dry eye disease, after a study carried out in conjunction with Oslo University Hospital and Sørlandet Hospital Trust in Norway found that 90 percent of participants had at least one sign of the condition in their eyes. ...
Oregon Institute of Technology Announces Aspirations for New Public College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT or Oregon Tech) has announced its aspirations to establish a new College of Osteopathic Medicine designed to address the critical health care provider shortage in rural Oregon. The proposed future medical school is part of Oregon Tech’s broader health and wellness initiative, in collaboration with community partners and state ...
Endur of Endurance Products Company Announces Rebrand
Oregon-based Endur has announce the launch of its exciting new brand identity. This rebrand comes as part of the family-owned company’s ongoing commitment to delivering scientifically-backed, premium-quality supplements that support the performance and well-being of high-performers and active individuals. The updated look reflects Endur’s sharp and scientifically driven approach to health and wellness, according to ...
Natural Products Industry Responds to Trump Tariffs
On April 2, President Donald Trump declared that “foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency.” His executive order imposes responsive tariffs to “strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers.” Under the order, Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on all countries effective April 5. There will ...
DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Xlear
On March 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the United States District Court of Utah to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s lawsuit against Xlear (American Fork, UT) and its CEO Nathan Jones. In October 2021, FTC filed a lawsuit against Xlear and Jones alleging the company’s statements that its nasal spray could serve ...
Cold Plunges Actually Change Your Cells, Study Says
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa, Canada) just found out, and it’s pretty fascinating. A new study conducted at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research lab (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa has unveiled significant findings on the effects of ...
Exercise of Any Kind Boosts Brainpower At Any Age
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults and older adults. In the largest, most comprehensive umbrella review to date, researchers found that regular exercise improves ...
Scientists Call For Targeted Fiber Diets to Boost Health
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibers—beyond just soluble and insoluble—to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. Dietary fibers in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, cancer prevention and more. ...
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