Articles by Shari Barbanel
Why Sugary Drinks and Protein-rich Meals Don’t Go Well Together
Having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Nutrition. “We found that about a third of the additional calories provided by the sugar-sweetened drinks were not expended, fat metabolism ...
MSACP Program Now Offered Online by NUHS
Health care providers will now be able to earn a post-professional degree in advanced clinical practice from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) entirely online. “The program has been redesigned to help busy physicians more easily complete this advanced degree while managing their practices,” said Randy Swenson, DC, MHPE, NUHS vice president for academic services. The Master ...
AGS Test Now Offers More Comprehensive Report
Arizona-based Advanced Genomic Solutions (AGS) has announced that its Health & Wellness Genetic Test is now offering an even more comprehensive and actionable report to its clients. The new report provides additional personalized recommendations in three areas: Food/nutrition, Supplements and Exercise. The new reports follow AGS expanding its test to include additional genes, SNPs (single nucleotide ...
Klaire Labs, ProThera and Complementary Prescriptions to Be Unified Under Klaire Labs Brand
Klaire Labs (Reno, NV) parent, SFI USA has announced that sister brands, ProThera and Complementary Prescriptions will begin a transition to unify under a single brand moving forward: Klaire Labs. As a component of this transition, the company will also introduce a modernized design based on the legacy Klaire logo. Harmonization of the three originator ...
FDA Delays Rolling Out New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) delayed indefinitely implementation of a new nutrition facts label that would enlarge calorie counts, itemize added sugar and bring serving sizes in line with actual average portions, according to Reuters. The rule, which had been championed by former first lady Michelle Obama, had been scheduled to go into ...
Vitamin D May Improve Sunburn, According to New Clinical Trial
High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The trial results were recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. In the study, 20 participants were ...
Bastyr University Researcher Launches Program for Those With Parkinson’s Disease
In 2014, Dale Bredesen, MD, demonstrated reversal of cognitive decline in an Alzheimer’s population using a comprehensive, personalized therapeutic program.* Bastyr University researcher Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, PhD thinks a similar approach can also be applied to Parkinson’s disease (PD). “There are plenty of established strategies for slowing, and even reversing, PD,” said Dr. Mischley. “Most ...
AMA House of Delegates Approves Resolution to Help De-stigmatize Obesity
The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has approved a resolution authored by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) that seeks to de-stigmatize obesity and improve obesity treatment by educating physicians to engage in a non-biased dialogue. The resolution encourages physicians and health care providers to use Person-first language in all discussions, resolutions and reports ...
AANP & INM Releases FAQ For Consumers
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention and self-healing, treating each person holistically to establish optimal health. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which has released a new FAQ for consumers on the definition and focus of naturopathic medicine, in partnership with the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). The FAQ describes naturopathic medicine’s ...
AOMA to Join Bastyr Community
Bastyr University has announced that AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine will become the AOMA College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine within the University. The relationship was unanimously approved by Bastyr’s Board of Trustees and AOMA’s Board of Governors. “Our institutions share a common mission and vision—to transform the health and well-being of our communities ...
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