59Sneezing and Wheezing
Sneezing and Wheezing
Allergy management includes a mix of environmental modifications and supplementation tied into boosting the immune system. To everything there is a season. In the spring, it’s time for flowers to bloom, it’s time for grass to grow and it’s time for the pollen count to increase. For the millions of seasonal allergy sufferers in this ...
Natural Solutions for Bone, Joint & Muscle Support
As the U.S. population ages, bone, joint and muscle issues are becoming more prevalent. Here are some natural solutions and products that practitioners may want to consider for their patients. Bone, joint and muscle issues plague a significant number of people during their lifetimes, especially as they age. In recent years, these issues have become ...
It’s a Wondrous Woman’s World
Women of all ages are getting savvier about their wellness and are willing to do what it takes to ensure vibrant longevity as they pass through their life phases. It’s no secret that today’s women are empowered to live their lives on their terms so that they can give as much of themselves to the ...
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Their Memories
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research led by University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) psychologists pools data from dozens of studies to answer these questions, showing that older adults may be able to prevent ...
High-fiber Diet May Reduce Risk Of Dementia
We’re always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It’s known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that fiber is also important for a healthy brain. In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, researchers in Japan have shown ...
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) ...
Eating Prunes May Help Protect Against Bone Loss in Older Women
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, ...
Senate Confirms Robert Califf as FDA Commission, Associations Respond
On Feb.15, the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a second time in a 50-46 vote. In response to the confirmation, the Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statements: “This agency ...
Obesity May Increase Risk of Some Female Reproductive Disorders
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, however, the roles and mechanisms of obesity in the cause(s) of reproductive conditions are unclear. A study publishing Feb. 1 in PLOS Medicine by Samvida Venkatesh at University of Oxford, United Kingdom and colleagues suggests an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive ...
Flavonoids May Reduce Mortality Risk For People With Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who eat more flavonoids—compounds found in richly colored foods like berries, cocoa and red wine—may have a lower mortality risk than those who don’t, according to a new study. Specifically, the researchers found that when people who had already been diagnosed with PD ate more flavonoids, they had a lower ...
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