Articles by Shari Barbanel
New Study Suggests Vitamin K Deficiency as the Missing Link in COVID-19 Pathogenesis
A review, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, presents vitamin K metabolism as the potential missing link between lung damage and thromboembolism, two of the most serious outcomes observed in COVID-19 patients. “Considering that vitamin K is important for regulating lung health and blood clotting, vitamin K deficiency during COVID-19 may make both those ...
MUIH Provost Receives Extraordinary Service and Leadership Award
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) has announced that Dr. Christina Sax, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs has received the University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s (UPCEA) Mid-Atlantic Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Service. This recognition is given to an individual for extraordinary contributions to the mission of serving adult non-traditional ...
Farlong Pharmaceutical Offers Intelligent TCM Granules Dispensing System and Drop Ship Service For Licensed Practitioners
Farlong Pharmaceutical (Walnut, CA), a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, is offering the first and only Intelligent TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) Granules Dispensing System and drop-ship service in the U.S. This automated service takes the responsibility off of practitioners, allowing them to spend their time seeing more patients. As times have changed due ...
NUNM Announces Departure of President Dr. Christine Girard
The Board of Directors of the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portland, OR) has announced the departure of its President and CEO Dr. Christine Girard effective Sept. 23, 2020 due to health, family and personal reasons. The Board expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Girard for all she has given NUNM. Her dedication, ...
Authoritative New Analysis Links Increased Omega-3 Intake to Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date. The meta-analysis, which is an in-depth review of 40 clinical trials, provides authoritative evidence for consuming more EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fats. The research concludes that EPA and ...
MUIH Announces Educational Partnership With the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is has announced a new partnership with the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. MUIH and AOMA have entered an educational collaboration with the goal of enhancing graduate education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Through this partnership students from both institutions participate in case study analyses together, virtually in ...
Urgent Appeal to “Get On My Level” with Vitamin D Testing from Organic & Natural Health Association
Many factors contribute to the vast health disparities reported in COVID-19 for obese people and multiple Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Out of the many contributing biological, socioeconomic and behavioral factors, Organic & Natural Health Association says one of these risk factors, vitamin D deficiency, could rapidly be reversed if more health education was disseminated to ...
Logan University Announces Second Annual Women’s Health Symposium
Logan University (Missouri), in conjunction with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Women’s Health, has announce the second annual Women’s Health Symposium. A full program schedule with presentation topic details can be found at www.logan.edu/admissions/visit/womens-health-symposium/. Dates: The Symposium is available on-demand Oct. 17 – Dec. 18, 2020 Register by Oct. 3, 2020to receive the ...
MUIH Announces Educational Partnership With MAS
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) has announced a new partnership with the Maryland Acupuncture Society (MAS). MUIH and MAS have entered this collaboration with the shared goal of promoting the use of holistic and natural approaches to promote well-being. This collaboration expands MUIH’s role in supporting the health and wellness of Maryland’s residents through ...
Oleandrin Not to be Used as a Dietary Supplement Says FDA
On Sept. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected an application to market Oleandrin as a dietary supplement, weeks after MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell promoted the extract as a potential treatment for the coronavirus to President Donald Trump and White House officials, according to Forbes. The FDA concluded that Oleandrin cannot legally be considered ...
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