59CBD and Phytocannabinoids Do Not Inhibit Production of Endocannabinoids
CBD and Phytocannabinoids Do Not Inhibit Production of Endocannabinoids
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Recently I’ve been spending a great deal of time studying the research on the effect that CBD and phytocannabinoids have on the endocannabinoid system. In discussing this research with colleagues, I was interested to learn that some people were concerned that supplementation with ...
New Congress Focuses On Integrative Health & Wellness
The bipartisan Congressional Integrative Health and Wellness Caucus has been registered with two new co-chairs at the helm for the 116th Congress. Representative Judy Chu (CA) will serve as the Democratic leader with Representative Jackie Walorski (IN) as the Republican leader, replacing former Caucus co-chairs Colorado Congressmen Polis and Coffman, respectively. The Caucus will hold its ...
Noted Pharmaceutical Compliance Expert to Develop Quality Training Workshops at AAHP Summit
Homeopathic manufacturers attending the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists’ (AAHP) Quality & Safety Summit this summer will gain valuable insight during three sessions developed by George Bernstein, PhD, a well-known compliance expert for both homeopathic and allopathic companies. The limited-seating workshops will also provide easy access to this notable consultant for specific questions during this ...
ACPM Awarded Funds from the CDC to Work with ICHWC to Develop a National Diabetes Prevention Program Group Coaching Certificate
With funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is partnering with the International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching (ICHWC), a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), to develop group coaching competencies, a training program and a certificate examination that supports ...
A4M Announces First-ever Conference in New Delhi
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) has announced a new partnership with India, as part of the company’s continued commitment to international expansion: with upcoming events in 2019 spanning the world’s largest urban metropolises. Following nearly three decades of successfully developing and spearheading the anti-aging movement—poised to become one of the largest businesses worldwide—A4M’s ...
Physical Activity Cuts Health Risk From Sitting
A new study of around 8,000 middle-aged and older adults found that swapping a half-hour of sitting around with physical activity of any intensity or duration cut the risk of early death by as much as 35 percent. The findings highlight the importance of movement—regardless of its intensity or amount of time spent moving—for better ...
Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Poor sleep is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. People with the disease tend to wake up tired, and their nights become even less refreshing as memory loss and other symptoms worsen. But how and why restless nights are linked to Alzheimer’s disease is not fully understood. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in ...
A Wake-up Call for American Lifestyles
Data from statistics show us trends that can yield helpful insight into our daily lives and health practices. This data can illuminate practices that work and highlight behaviors that are harmful. As demonstrated by the National Vital Statistics System from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), data can also provide a clear wake-up ...
Algae Supplements: Are There Real Benefits?
When most people think about algae, they think of the green stuff inside a kid’s goldfish tank. And just how algae in a fish tank benefits the environment in aquatic life, more and more studies are suggesting that it can be beneficial to the health of humans, as well. But how? What is Algae and ...
Saffron Extract: A Mood Modulating Herbal Medicine
Depression is characterized by changes in mood, as well as cognitive and physical symptoms over a two-week period. It is associated with high societal costs and greater functional impairment than many other chronic diseases, including diabetes and arthritis.1 According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,2 a substantial proportion of Americans suffered ...
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