nutrition
Farlong Pharmaceutical, Rebrands to Farlong Nutraceutical
California-based Farlong Pharmaceutical, a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, has changed its’ name to Farlong Nutraceutical. Established in 1998, Farlong is a science-based and vertically integrated functional ingredient and formula provider focused on discovering, developing and providing safe, effective and unique medicinal herbs, plant extracts and formulas with its own GAP (good agricultural practice) ...
MUIH Announces 2021 Award Recipients
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) has announced the 2021 student, faculty and staff recipients of its annual awards. A virtual awards event was held to recognize the award nominees and recipients. Fourteen graduating students in MUIH’s Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Health and Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Herbal Medicine, Integrative Health Studies, Nutrition and Yoga Therapy programs received the ...
Can Gamification Help Us Better Teach Nutrition?
Digestion is an increasingly important topic in health and wellness. New information is emerging almost daily about the microbiome, our gut-brain connection, and the role of pre and probiotics in systemic inflammation, immune function and mood. Digestion alone, however, is an insufficient topic to address in a patient if the related factors regarding personal food ...
Accelerating Personalized Nutrition in 2021
The American Nutrition Association (ANA) has identified the following trends to watch in 2021. Immune Resilience The global pandemic is top of mind among the world’s health care community as vaccine programs are mobilized. Many health experts are noting the important role that personalized nutrition (PN) can play in confronting challenges posed by the pandemic. PN is ...
NutritionFacts.org Launches Free Downloadable Healthy Living Guide
Nonprofit science-based health organization NutritionFacts.org has released a free, downloadable evidence-based eating guide geared towards assisting the public as well as allied health professionals with providing comprehensive nutrition information to their patients. This all-inclusive resource is available to download for free at: www.nutritionfacts.org/healthkit. This Evidence-Based Eating Guide: A Healthy Living Resource from Dr. Greger & NutritionFacts.org is ...
GWI Launches Wellness Moonshot: Destination – A World Free of Preventable Disease
Lifestyle related diseases and the continuously skyrocketing cost of health care are creating a global crisis that is affecting us both physically and mentally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the stark reality is that roughly 70 percent of all deaths each year are a result of preventable diseases, while the global ...
ACPM Releases New Medical Education Course on Culinary Medicine
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has released a new continuing medical education (CME) course on culinary medicine, the clinical practice of helping patients use nutrition and good cooking habits to restore and maintain health. The online course—now available for 1.5 CME as an elective of the Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies Program for physicians ...
Sarcopenia and Tea Catechins
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Sarcopenia, or the decline of skeletal muscle tissue and loss of muscle function or strength with age, is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence in older adults. Its cause is widely regarded as multifactorial, with neurological ...
College Students’ Perception of Dietary Terms Could Help Nutrition Education
College students represent an important group for nutrition educators, since the transition into adulthood brings increased independence and decision making, which can affect diet and health-related behaviors. Promoting nutritional health among young adults is important. Poor decisions regarding eating may lead to decreased diet quality and increased weight, which may result in long-term health issues. ...
Athletic Endurance
Whether running toward the end zone or hitting the gym, good nutrition and dietary supplements give athletes the fuel they need. Today’s athletes are well aware of the nutrients lost during physical activities, and therefore, are looking toward various outlets that provide the body with the right nutrition, vitamins and minerals for optimum performance and ...
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