Clinical Case Study: Advanced Herbal Support for Alopecia Areata
Amy Petrarca, MS, RN, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
Fig. 1: Photo by patient prior to treatment.
“Janie” was clearly suffering when we first met. Entering my office she...
Restoring Bladder Control to Prevent Incontinence
By Lane Lenard, Ph.D.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common disorder affecting at least 51 million people in the United States. Women are especially prone to...
Anti-Aging and Anti-Viral Effects of “Herbal Youth” Compound
By Jim English
In a study published in the Nov. 2008 Journal of Immunology, researchers shed light on the anti-viral and anti-aging benefits of Astragalus, a primary active...
Research Supports Anti-Aging Benefits of “Elite Class” of Tonic Herbs
By Jim English
Tonic Herbalism is the practice of combining traditional ‘tonic herbs’ to achieve a synergistic effect that far greater than what can be obtained...
Preserving Vision and Preventing Degenerative Disorders
Preventing Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Related Ocular Disorders
By Jim English
The structure of the human eye naturally lends itself to comparison to a living...
Vitamin C Lowers Blood Sugar Levels and Blood Pressure in Type...
A new study by Australian researchers has found that taking 500 mg of vitamin C twice daily can help people with Type 2 diabetes...
Fasting Induces Stem Cell Regeneration, Restores Immune System
In the first evidence of a natural intervention triggering stem cell-based regeneration of an organ or system, a study in the June 5 issue...
Natural “Fasting” Molecule Exerts Anti-Aging Effects to Protect Vascular System
A molecule produced by the body during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and...
Whole Fat Dairy Products Linked To Lower Body Fat and Blood...
If you're dieting, giving up whole milk, butter, cream, and cheese may be the wrong thing to do, according to a new study published...
How Flu Virus Attacks Immune System to Establish Infection
Shedding light on influenza's insidious nature, scientists from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts have discovered how the flu virus is able to quickly...
Chewing Gum Helps You Concentrate for Longer, Study Suggests
Chewing gum can help you stay focused for longer on tasks that require continuous monitoring. This is the finding of new research by Kate Morgan and colleagues from Cardiff University due to be published in the British Journal of Psychology today, 8 March.
New Study Uncovers Unexpected Antiaging Benefits of Vitamin D
It it appears that vitamin D has much wider effects than previously recognized, according to researchers at the Buck Institute in northern California. Working...
