51 - 60 of 120Botanical Dietary Supplements: Background Information What is a botanical? Can botanicals be dietary supplements?
How are botanicals commonly sold and prepared? Are botanical dietary supplements standardized? Are botanical dietary supplements safe? Questions & answers.
FDA Warns Consumers About ED Supplements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase or consume Zimaxx, Libidus, Neophase, Nasutra, Vigor-25, Actra-Rx, or 4EVERON.
Black Cohosh Fails to Relieve Hot Flashes in Large NIH Trial The herbal supplement black cohosh, whether used alone or with other botanical supplements, did not relieve hot flashes in postmenopausal women or those approaching menopause, who participated in the Herbal Alternatives (HALT) for Menopause Study,
Pomegranates May Be Helpful In Battle Against Breast Cancer The juice of the fruit is toxic to most breast cancer cells, yet has almost no effect on healthy cells. Furthermore, "pomegranates seem to replace the estrogen often prescribed to protect postmenopausal women against heart disease and osteoporosis," explained Dr. Lansky, yet they "selectively [destroy] estrogen-dependent cancer cells."
The Pomegranate: Nature's Power Fruit? Reports of the pomegranate's medicinal qualities have echoed throughout the millennia. In addition to Biblical references, the Romans mention the tree's unique healing powers, and several Middle Eastern, Asian, and South American peoples continue to chew small bits of its bark, petals, and peel to treat ailments ranging from dysentery to diseases of the mouth and gums.
Pomegranate Juice Helps Fight Prostate Cancer A new study by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles found that drinking pomegranate juice can fight prostate cancer.
Cherries, Bursting With Antioxidants There are new reasons to love tart cherries. America’s ruby-red fruit is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. In addition, Montmorency frozen tart cherries have a low glycemic index.
Sugar-Free Recipes Sugar-free recipes using Stevia. Stevia is an herb used for sweetening. It is 30 on the Glycemic Index.
Is It Real - Or Is It Fibromyalgia? Finally...visual evidence that FMS patients really do experience pain differently than people who don't have the disorder.
Diverticulitis Prevention Prevention of diverticulitis is fairly simple: Add more fiber to the diet. That's what most doctors tell their patients and leave it at that. The problem here is that some high-fiber foods may actually make the problem worse.