Kim Stewart
Flavocoxid for Osteoarthritis: Efficacy and Safety
OPINION Dietary habits have been shown to influence the metabolic and inflammatory processes involved in Osteoarthritis (OA). Lower intake of antioxidants is associated with increased incidence of OA while an increased intake of flavonoids and omega-3 polyunsaturated acids decreases production of inflammatory mediators and the incidence of OA. This report will focus on the detailed preclinical and clinical investigation of flavocoxid, an anti-inflammatory medical food composition marketed for the metabolic management of OA. Published in Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, May 2010, by Robert Levy, Lakshmi Pillai and Bruce Burnett.
Neurogenic Inflammation in OA: Combined Thermal Therapy with Acetaminophen
Symptomatic drugs are frequently used for pain control, but dissatisfaction with such an intervention has led many patients to seek other treatments, one of which is thermal heat. The intentions in the present study is to investigate a possible interaction between thermal treatment and the main neuropeptides involved in OARead
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Valter Longo, PhD: Differential Stress – Effects of Fasting on Cancer
Interview by Craig Gustafson / Sponsored by the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2014 Conference The following is a two-part excerpt of an interview with Valter Longo, PhD. for Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal, Dec. 2013. Part one of the interview is below, regarding cancer research and fasting. Part twoRead
Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions and Diabetic Therapy from Jim LaValle, CCN, RPh
A challenge facing heath care professionals in treating the pre-diabetic and diabetic patient today is the problem of complications arising from polypharmacy prescribing and resulting drug-induced metabolic imbalances. With approximately 48% of people in the United States taking prescription medications…
New research suggests kava may prevent lung tumors in smokers
A new study on a special preparation for kava root from the University of Minnesota and Texas Tech University may help explain low rates of lung cancer despite tobacco smoking. Rates of cancer in the South Pacific Islands of Vanuatu, Fiji and Western Samoa are dramatically lower than those inRead
Organic dairy gets a healthy nod, more work ahead
By now you may have heard about a study from Washington State University that reports organic milk contains significantly higher concentrations of essential-fatty acids, compared to milk from cows on conventionally managed dairy farms. While this is not news to some, it is the first large-scale study of its type.Read
VIDEO: GI Botanicals for Optimal Digestive Support, by Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.
As clinicians, we always strive to give our patients the right tools to succeed in their personal health and wellness goals. To that end, a focus on gastrointestinal health is a key component of any comprehensive treatment plan. As Hippocrates said 2400 years ago, “All disease begins in the gut.”Read
Klaire Labs Branding Merger with ProThera and Complementary Prescriptions
In coming months, you may notice a change in branding of some professional-line supplements as three popular practitioner brands merge into one label. In early July 2017, Klaire Labs (parent Soho Flordis International, SFI USA) announced that ProThera and and Complementary Prescriptions will unify under the Klaire Labs brand. KlaireRead
Minute for Minerals: Zinc, Silver, Copper as Anti-inflammatory Agents & Antibiotic Alternatives
~ Below is a quick review of recent science that is valuable for your practice. ~ Zinc and Liver Disease ~ Have you tested your patients at risk for liver disease for serum zinc? New research demonstrated that zinc naturally inhibits the inflammatory and antiviral effects of interferon lambda 3Read
