Calcium Supplementation Safe for Women’s Heart

Scientific journal Osteoporosis Daily reports no independent associations between supplemental calcium intake and risk of incident coronary heart disease and stroke, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). Countering a New Zealand study suggesting calcium supplements may be associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. “In this large-scale, long-term prospective cohort study in women, calcium supplement use ...

Researchers Reason Vitamins are a Must

The debate over the value of vitamin and mineral supplements is far from over, according to health experts from four top institutions. According to experts at Oregon State University (OSU), the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Tufts University and the Harvard School of Public Health, vast majorities of people in the United States do not meet ...

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Conceiving Naturally

Nautral approaches to increase fertility, when used alone or with conventional techniques, may help couples improve their chances of conceiving. One in eight, or 15 percent, of trying-to-conceive couples in the U.S. experiences fertility issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The prevalence of American women wrestling with fertility issues is enormous ...

A Place For Good Health

Large and small, new and established, these wellness centers provide sanctuaries for those seeking a range of health goals.Whether the guest or patient stays an hour, a day or weeks, ultimately wellness centers are committed to creating sustainable wellness. Treatment strategies can vary wildly, but these centers take an integrative approach even utilizing what are ...

Moving Toward A Stress-Free Life

Lifestyle changes and nutrient replenishment can help patients live a healthier, happier life. Stress is an everyday part our lives. Whether it be emotional, mental or physical, stress takes a toll on our bodies and can prevent us from completing even the most mundane daily tasks as well as enjoying our leisure time with family ...

Monograph: Calcium

Based on a systemic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and has several important functions. More than 99 percent of total body calcium is stored in the bones and teeth where it supports the structure. The remaining ...

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Probiata

Probiata Critical Care 50 Billion from Wakunaga of America (Mission Viejo, CA) is a unique once-per-day formula that contains a live, highly effective, pure strain probiotic.  It is specifically designed to support healthy bacterial balance during and after periods of gastrointestinal stress. Probiata can fortify the digestive system, ease intestinal discomfort and help reduce gas, ...

Human Clinical Support

This special section of Natural Practitioner comes in response to the desire for a greater understanding of the research and history behind the products available to practitioners and their patients, and manufacturers wanting to offer the science that backs the effectiveness of their products.We have featured a similar section annually in Natural Practitioner’s sister publication, ...