Articles by Shari Barbanel
SFI Invests in a Bright Future for Klaire Labs
Following the acquisition of Klaire Labs and sister companies ProThera, Inc. and Complementary Prescriptions, Soho Flordis International’s (SFI) investment in a brand new, purpose-built facility in Reno, NV is tangible evidence of its vision to empower clinicians with the highest quality, pure and potent natural supplements. “SFI’s investment is pivotal to continuous improvement, efficient scaling, ...
NUNM Food as Medicine Institute Partners with Saint Luke’s Hospital
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has announced it has formed an educational partnership with Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO, to collaborate in the delivery of clinical and community education nutrition workshops and research in the Midwest. The Food as Medicine Institute Alliance was created to help expand community-based nutrition education by ...
Nestlé Extends Consumer Health Care Portfolio by Acquiring Atrium Innovations
On December 5, Nestlé announced that it agreed to acquire privately held Atrium Innovations, a global leader in nutritional health products, from a group of investors led by Permira Funds for $2.3 billion in cash. Atrium’s 2017 sales are expected to reach almost $700 million. The move supports Nestlé’s pursuit of growth opportunities in consumer health ...
EnerHealth Launches Professional Line of Herbal Hemp Formulas for Wellness Practitioners
EnerHealth Botanicals, a Colorado-based manufacturer of natural and organic herbal supplements, has announced the launch of its new line, Helix Herbs, formulated for health professionals who practice holistic alternative and natural medicine methodologies. The line of full-spectrum, raw, whole plant extracts includes 1-oz. pure hemp extracts available in four potencies, and four unique 2-oz. hemp ...
The Len Cerullo Method Clinic Opens First Location
The Len Cerullo Method clinic recently opened the doors to its first location in downtown Chicago, IL. Pioneering a personalized and holistic approach aimed at alleviating pain—with surgery as the last option—founder Len Cerullo, MD, a globally-recognized neurosurgeon, has dedicated his career to improving patient mobility, reducing pain, and promoting optimal health and wellbeing. “The ...
Mayo Clinic Releases Book On Whole-body Wellness, Complementary Techniques
A new Mayo Clinic book, Mayo Clinic: The Integrative Guide to Good Health, is now available. This book highlights the importance of mental and spiritual wellness when maintaining an individual’s overall health. Mayo Clinic’s Brent Bauer, MD, professor of General Internal Medicine; Cindy Kermott, MD, assistant professor of Preventive Medicine; and Martha Millman, MD, emeritus assistant professor of Preventive ...
New Publication Calls for Establishment of Dietary Reference Intake for Lutein
“Lutein is ready to be considered for intake recommendations,” asserted the authors of a new paper published online in the European Journal of Nutrition. Lutein, a carotenoid found in egg yolks, colorful fruits and vegetables and dietary supplements, has gained attention from the nutrition research community for its potential role in reducing the risk of ...
AAHP Webinar to Highlight Homeopathic Drug Stability
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) will host a two-part webinar series on stability studies for homeopathic drug products. Slated for December 4 and December 11, 2017, both from 1-2 p.m. ET, the webinars will be led by Pejman Parhami, senior director of quality systems for Hyland’s Homeopathic and Aryo A. Nikopour, senior vice president of scientific and technical services at Nitto Avecia Pharma Services. ...
Consumption of Antioxidant-rich Foods Associated With Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A lower risk of type 2 diabetes has been observed among individuals consuming food rich in antioxidants. This effect is largely contributed by fruit, vegetables, tea and other hot beverages, as well as moderate consumption of alcohol, as shown in a recent study from an Inserm research group, published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European ...
OANP Appoints New Executive Director
The Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) ha announced the appointment of Beth Martin as the new executive director for the OANP. The announcement comes as former executive director Laura Farr transitions to take the helm of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) after 12 years of service. Martin comes to the OANP from ...
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