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OTA to Throw First-Ever #OrganicFestival on Social Media
It’s party time at the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and for 10 straight days everyone’s invited, according to the Washington-D.C. based nonprofit group. September is “Organic Month,” and OTA and its member companies are teaming up with other leading organic influencers to throw “Organic-Palooza,” a first-ever, 10-day social media festival that begins today and celebrates ...
Marijuana Shows Potential in Treating Autoimmune Disease
A team of University of South Carolina researchers have discovered a novel pathway through which marijuana’s main active constituent, THC, can suppress the body’s immune functions, reported ScienceDaily.com Researchers Mitzi Nagarkatti, Prakash Nagarkatti and Xiaoming Yang’s research has been published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug ...
Diet Rich in Vitamin C and Linoleic Acid May Delay Skin Aging
The Natural Health Research Institute (Tulsa, OK, NHRI)) reported previous supplementation studies suggest vitamin C plays a role in skin collagen synthesis and protects skin from sun damage. Other studies suggested that supplementation with omega-3 fish oil could also protect the skin from sun damage, reported NHRI. A new cross-sectional study of 4,025 women between ...
Kamedis Adds Top Naturopathic Physician to Its Scientific Advisory Committee
Kamedis Bio-Herbal Skin Care (Tel Aviv, Israel) has added Amy Bader, ND, to its Naturopathic Scientific Advisory Committee. Dr. Bader will be joining a list of physicians who sit on the committee including Michael Traub, Holly Lucille, Doni Wilson, Matthew Baral, Carrie Runde and Denise Clark. Dr. Bader will bring experience and insight on the ...
Douglas Labs’ Ultra Preventive X Receives Gold Medal of Achievement
Douglas Laboratories (Pittsburgh, PA) announced its Ultra Preventive X was named to NutriSearch’s “Best of the Best” list in the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements criteria for the achievement are based on the quality of the product, research, formulation and manufacturing. Additionally, the company must meet a pharmaceutical model ...
Nordic Naturals to Debut Algae Omega at CHFA Expo East
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) will introduce Algae Omega at CHFA Expo East 2014 in Toronto. Made from sustainably sourced micro-algae, the Algae Omega is reported to offer an algae-based source of beneficial marine omega-3 essential fatty acids without the use of fish. Already registered in Canada, the product delivers the expert-recommended daily dose of 500 ...
Study: Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Past research has suggested individuals with low levels of vitamin D are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements will not prevent heart attack or stroke, although it could protect against heart failure in seniors. A research team, led by Dr. John Ford of the Norwich ...
Carotech to Share Human Clinical Studies at IHS
Carotech Inc. (Edison, NJ) announced it will exhibit new human clinical studies with Tocomin SupraBio on brain protection and cognitive support at the upcoming Integrative Healthcare Symposium in Florida. The two-day conference will gather medical doctors, naturopaths, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, researchers, educators and other integrative practitioners to learn from experts about the ...
Journal Links Cardiovascular-Related Deaths to Sodium Consumption
According to a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, more than 1.6 million cardiovascular-related deaths per year can be attributed to sodium consumption above the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 2.0g (2,000mg) per day. “High sodium intake is known to increase blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases including ...
Gaia Herbs Welcomes Lise Alschuler to Scientific Advisory Board
Gaia Herbs (Bervard, NC) announced that Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, has joined the company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Earlier this month, Alschuler, board certified in naturopathic oncology since 1994, was named “Physician of the Year” by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founder ...
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