Articles by Shari Barbanel
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 ...
BASF to Enter U.S. Medical Foods Market With DIEM Labs
BASF Corporation (Florham Park, NJ) and DIEM Labs, LLC (Buffalo, WY) have entered into a distribution agreement to commercialize BASF’s first U.S. medical food product for the dietary management of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As part of this agreement, BASF will use its scientific expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to provide a first-to-the-market medical food ...
Digestive Distress Call
Practitioners can help patients tackle their digestive issues by getting to the root of the problem. The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the gut is the key to overall health. According to NYU Langone Health’s Division of Gastroenterology, the gastrointestinal (GI) system serves essential roles in protecting and sustaining the overall ...
NattoPharma & Ortho Molecular Products Form Exclusive Partnership
Nattopharma (Oslo, Norway) has announced that it has been selected by Ortho Molecular Products, the leader in practitioner-specific nutraceuticals, as its exclusive vitamin K2 supplier partner. The company will transition the seven products in its line currently featuring vitamin K2 to MenaQ7 PRO, a unique line extension available only to Ortho Molecular. For more than ...
Dietary Supplement Usage Increases, Says New Survey
The latest results from an annual survey on dietary supplements reveals an all-time high for supplement usage among U.S. adults, with 76 percent reporting they consume dietary supplements, up five percentage points from last year’s results. The new survey, 2017 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, was commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) ...
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