Articles by Shari Barbanel
For Women, Healthy Diets May Help With Mobility When Aging
In a large study conducted by at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), researchers found an association between women who maintain a healthy diet and a reduction in the risk of developing impaired physical function as they age. The findings are published in the Journal of Nutrition. “Little research has been done on how diet impacts ...
NCNM Becomes National University of Natural Medicine
The National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) has announced that it is changing the name of the school to National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), effective immediately. The name change honors the 60-year-old medical school’s heritage and reflects the addition of undergraduate degree completion programs to its growing roster of doctorate and master’s-level degree programs. ...
Some Plant-based Therapies Associated With Modest Improvement in Menopausal Symptoms
An analysis of more than 60 studies suggests that some plant-based therapies are associated with modest reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness but no significant reduction in night sweats, according to a study appearing in the June 21 issue of JAMA. Medical treatments for symptoms associated with menopause are available, including ...
Former Spa to Become Wisdom Healing Qigong Center
The Chi Center announced the purchase of Vista Clara Ranch Spa Resort in Santa Fe, NM. The 79-acre resort called “One of the World’s Top Ten U.S. Spas” (Celebrated Living Magazine, 2003) will be transformed into The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong, opening in October 2016. “This will be a unique environment for connection to inner ...
Enjoying the Golden Years
People reaching their senior years are aiming to stay healthy and active and are looking to natural practitioners to aid them in their journey. The aging process is normal and expected, but the realization that someone is getting older actually comes when they can’t do the things they used to be able to do with ...
Research Confirms Efficacy of Functional Medicine
A research team, including Daniel J. Kalish, founder of the Kalish Institute (Oakland, CA) and Susanne M. Cutshall and Larry R. Bergstrom, currently practicing at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), releases a study around functional medicine. The study shows a variety of stress, fatigue and quality of life measures can be improved through functional medicine, a ...
Nestlé Health Science Launches LowFODMAPCentral.com
Nestlé Health Science recently announced the launch of LowFODMAPCentral.com, a unique comprehensive online resource offering information and printable guides about FODMAPs and a Low FODMAP Diet. The LowFODMAPCentral.com website has been developed to support both the consumer seeking more information about a Low FODMAP Diet and the health care professional looking to build knowledge and ...
Dutch Scientists Develop Ground-breaking Risk-Benefit Approach to Determine Optimum Intakes
Vitamins and minerals—can they be too much of a good thing? Or are some people suffering from deficiencies in these essential nutrients? Thanks to the work of a group of Dutch scientists, we may soon be able to know exactly what we need, depending on our age, stage of life, gender and individual requirements. In ...
Clinical Synergy Professional Formulas Introduces Comprehensive Line of Dietary Supplements
Clinical Synergy Professional Formulas (Santa Rosa, CA) has announced the launch of its new line of professional supplements, available exclusively to health care practitioners. Clinical Synergy offers doctor formulated, research driven products and educational materials that make it easy for practitioners to incorporate targeted and scientifically substantiated solutions into their practice. The line of ...
Granger Diagnostics Introduces Wound~Seq, a Next-Generation Care Test for Diabetic Wounds
Granger Diagnostics (Richmond, VA) has announced immediate availability of the first commercially-available next-generation sequencing test for wounds and infections. This test ensures discovery of all bacteria, all fungi, all parasites and select viruses. The test requires only a simple swab of the wound or infected area. David G. Bostwick, MD, chief medical officer, described Granger Diagnostics’ advanced molecular testing ...
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