What is in that echinacea herbal pill you are taking?
The new series of BBC2's Trust Me I'm A Doctor decided to find out whether there is actually any ginkgo inside the bottle when it says ginkgo on the lid. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why You Should Care About GNC's New Supplement Guidelines
GNC responds to investigation revealing mislabeling of ginseng, echinacea and others. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Media Advisory: Data on Children’s Use of Complementary Health Approaches
What: The release of data from a nationwide government survey on American Children’s use of natural products such as melatonin, Echinacea, probiotics, as well as on the use of mind and body approaches such as yoga, chiropractic, massage, and meditation. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold a webinar/telephone briefing to discuss the findings of the most recent reports from the National Health Interview Survey. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - February 24, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: NCCAM Source Type: news
7 Reasons You're So Sensitive To Caffeine
We all have coworkers who can down six cups of coffee in a given day without flinching, and friends who can indulge in an after-dinner cappuccino and be sleeping like a baby within the hour. Yet a single cup leaves many of us feeling jittery, anxious and restless. What gives?
To be sure, coffee is safe. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the average American consumes 300 milligrams of caffeine each day, and the Mayo Clinic says it is safe for adults to consume upward of 400 milligrams daily -- the equivalent of four cups of coffee. It is our most popular caffeine delivery mechanism by magnitudes, and prov...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Portland law firm takes on dietary supplement 'scams'
The Portland law firm Stoll Berne wants to hear from consumers who believe they've been scammed by herbal supplement makers, as precursor to a possible class action lawsuit.
The firm is soliciting comments, as a precursor to a possible class action lawsuit over false marketing. The supplements in question include Ginkgo Biloba from Walmart, Echinacea from Walgreens, St. John's Wort from GNC and Valerian Root from Target, among many other store-branded products.
The New York State Attorney General's… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - February 19, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
A Really Bad Week For The Supplements Industry
If the ingredients in your pills don’t really work, does it matter if they’re correct?
Well, yes. Even if that echinacea pill doesn’t cure the common cold, if a supplement manufacturer sells you an echinacea pill, they have to put echinacea in it.
Supplement makers can and do make all kinds of claims about the health benefits of the stuff they’re selling you. They claim that supplements can "boost your immune system," relieve aches and pains, improve memory, and promote "wellness," whatever the heck that means. Most this is nonsense, but thanks to the manufacturers’ special friend in th...
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 16, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg Source Type: news
8 Cold Remedies That Really Work, According To Science
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? And should you actually feed a cold and starve a fever?
While there's some true behind both, it's a bit more complicated than that, according to a new video from YouTube's AsapSCIENCE. The video (see above) explores eight sick remedies, and explains the science behind how they work.
For instance, chicken soup really might help reduce those cold symptoms, just as mom told you it would -- it works as an anti-inflammatory. Honey, vitamin C, garlic and echinacea have their own powerful cold-fighting properties too, according to the video.
Always remember though: While some o...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 8, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
8 Cold Remedies That Really Work, According To Science
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? And should you actually feed a cold and starve a fever?
While there's some true behind both, it's a bit more complicated than that, according to a new video from YouTube's AsapSCIENCE. The video (see above) explores eight sick remedies, and explains the science behind how they work.
For instance, chicken soup really might help reduce those cold symptoms, just as mom told you it would -- it works as an anti-inflammatory. Honey, vitamin C, garlic and echinacea have their own powerful cold-fighting properties too, according to the video.
Always remember though: While some o...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The DNA of Christmas
I hope Santa has been good to you, and you’re not too frazzled and stressed.
It happens every year around this time… right after the holidays, I get quite a few patients who come to my Wellness Center who have gotten sick.
Stress can make an illness that you might have fought off with very few symptoms much worse.
I read a study from Carnegie Mellon University about this. They put subjects through a stress test, and then infected them with influenza. They found those who had the most stress actually got sicker, and had more intense symptoms.1
By simply boosting your immune system, you can protect yourself. And of cours...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 30, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Dr. Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging Nutrition DNA herbs nutrients telomerase Source Type: news
From A to Z, A Nerd's Guide To Herbal Tea
Stop right there: Before you reach for yet another cup of joe, consider the benefits of a nice cup of herbal tea. While it’s not quite tea by the proper definition -- traditional black, white and green teas are all derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, while herbal teas, or tisane, can be brewed with a wide variety of herbs and spices -- going herbal will add new flavor to your life. You can reap benefits for both your mind and your body by engaging in the centuries-old tradition of tea drinking.
Since the world of herbal tea is so vast, we’ve partnered with Traditional Medicinals to put together an A-to-Z primer....
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Echinacea: Is it effective for the common cold?
Echinacea may slightly reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms, but the effect may be too minor to notice. (Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - March 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evidence Mixed on the Usefulness of Echinacea for Colds
02/20/2014, The Cochrane Library - For people seeking a natural treatment for the common cold, some preparations containing the plant Echinacea work better than nothing, yet "evidence is weak," finds a new report from The Cochrane Library. (Source: Health Behavior News Service)
Source: Health Behavior News Service - February 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evidence mixed on the usefulness of echinacea for colds
For people seeking a natural treatment for the common cold, some preparations containing the plant Echinacea work better than nothing, yet “evidence is weak,” finds a new report. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 20, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Do supplements really help us keep healthy in the winter?
What's the truth behind the claims for echinacea, cod liver oil, vitamin D and zinc, asks Victoria Lambert (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - December 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do supplements really help us keep healthy in the winter?
What's the truth behind the claims for echinacea, cod liver oil, vitamin D and zinc, asks Victoria Lambert (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - December 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
