59USP Congratulates Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Recipient of the AHPA Herbal Insight Award
USP Congratulates Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Recipient of the AHPA Herbal Insight Award
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) congratulates Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, recipient of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Herbal Insight Award. The award recognizes substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry. In naming Dr. Low Dog, AHPA noted her contributions in the area of botanical supplements and their uses. Dr. Low Dog is ...
Vital Nutrients Trademarks Ultra Pure Fish Oil
Vital Nutrients (Middletown, CT) has officially been granted trademark for its Ultra Pure Fish Oil products from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ultra Pure Fish Oils are sourced from highly sustainably-caught fish naturally low in toxins and refined through triple molecular distillation, which removes impurities without any chemical solvents. Each batch is tested ...
Monograph: Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, synonym Physalis somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub that grows to about four to five feet tall. It is found in dry areas of India and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa. The word ashwagandha means “odor of the horse” due to its distinctive smell. Ashwagandha has been used ...
A Beautiful Mind
Proper nutrition, lifestyle choices fuel cognitive health. With aging, comes normal changes in cognition…and the desire to slow the process for those most affected. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, three specific changes in cognitive health as we age include, reduced processing speed, greater tendency to be distracted and reduced capacity ...
A Path to Healthy Digestion
A healthy digestive system may be the key to overall wellness. Healthy digestion is essential. It is as simple as that. When the body is under digestive distress, a person may encounter symptoms, such as abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea. Digestive issues can result from a number of factors, including eating ...
Boosting Immune Health
On the whole, the immune system does a remarkable job of defending against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes one sick. “More than 170,000 Americans die each year from infectious diseases caused by pathological agents from bacteria, viruses and fungi. In spite of immunization and medical advances, the rising ...
High Cholesterol, Triglycerides Can Keep Vitamin E From Reaching Body Tissues
In the continuing debate over how much vitamin E is enough, a new study has found that high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides can keep this essential micronutrient tied up in the blood stream, and prevent vitamin E from reaching the tissues that need it. The research, just published in the American ...
Bastyr University’s Master of Science in Ayurvedic Sciences Now Open to Licensed Massage Therapists
Licensed massage therapists have a new option for meeting the increasing client demand for ayurvedic treatments and bodywork. Bastyr University’s Master of Science in Ayurvedic Sciences, is now accepting applications for its fall 2015 class. Previously open only to licensed medical professionals such as doctors and nurses, the program was recently revamped to allow qualified ...
Orcas International Announces Formal Name Change to Orcas Naturals
Orcas International (Landing, NJ) has announced its formal name change to Orcas Naturals, which took effect on March 1, 2015, to better reflect the company’s refocus on its core business of natural ingredients. Orcas would also like to announce the recent acquisition of Unique Encapsulation (UET), a manufacturing partner for product development, and is considered ...
Bio-Kult
Bio-Kult is a scientifically developed, naturally powerful 14 strain probiotic, which has been proven to survive the high acidity of the stomach. The ingredients are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and are non-GMO. Bio-Kult does not need to be refrigerated. Contact International Nutrition, Inc., MD on 1.800.899.3413. www.bio-kult.com. Made in the UK.
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