NP 2014
Monograph: St. John’s Wort
Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peerreviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions. The most common modern-day use of St. John’s wort is for depression. Studies have shown St. John’s ...
Compounding Pharmacy Comeback
After devasting news in 2012, compounding pharmacies have new regulations and are posied for growth. In 2012, compounding pharmacies were reined in after The New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Massachusetts manufactured steroid shots contaminated with black mold were sent to medical centers that killed 64 people across the United States. The tragedy placed all ...
Battling Blood Sugar
As metabolic syndrome becomes a larger problem in the U.S., practitioners are urging patients to make lifestyle changes. Blood sugar issues have become a major issue in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association, 29.1 million (9. 3 percent) of Americans had diabetes 2012. That number jumped from 25.8 million (8.3 percent) just two ...
Detouring Depression
Natural remedies, therapies can be part of an effective overall treatment plan. When world-renowned comedian and actor Robin Williams took his own life earlier this year, many were surprised to learn that the high-energy comic suffered from depression. All too often, this disorder is associated with only those groups singled out as being “down on ...
Monograph: Melatonin
MelatoninBased on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan.The production and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness and decreased by light, suggesting that melatonin is involved in circadian ...
Ending The Cycle Of Addiction
Holistic approaches can help those suffering with addictive behaviors.The numbers surrounding alcohol and drug addiction in the United States can be staggering.According to statistics from the Florida Institute of Technology, alcohol is the most widely used drug in America and the third leading cause of death, behind only heart disease and cancer.Further, alcohol and other ...
Studying Sleep
A customized and comprehensive approach is needed when addressing patients’ sleep disorders.According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 “International Bedroom Poll,” only 44 percent of people in the U.S. say they get a good night’s sleep “every night or almost every night” on a work night. Worse, onefourth of Americans say they never sleep well ...
Keeping The Immune System Strong
Patients turn to natural remedies and a healthy lifestyle.With the kids in school, adults heading indoors as the temperatures cool and the dreaded flu season upon us, thoughts quickly turn to immunity—how to maintain it, boost it and keep it working optimally. From managing diagnosed immune system disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease ...
Monograph: Folate
FolateBased on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folate occurs naturally in food, and folic acid is the synthetic form of this vitamin. Folic acid is well-tolerated in amounts found in fortified foods and ...
Taking A Bite Out Of Aging
Healthy aging begins with nutritional support from the inside out.Is diet alone enough to slow or even reverse the aging process? What role does exercise play in our never-ending quest to regain youth and vitality? Can nutritional supplements help? What about the emotional aspect of healthy aging?For years we’ve heard about diets high in antioxidants, ...
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