http://naturalstandard.com/current_news.xml Natural Standard News channel Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:03 GMT Copyright: (C) Natural Standard 720 http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305033.asp Seasonal allergies affect a large percentage of the general population every year. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, also called pollinosis, hay fever or nasal allergies, is characterized by several symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes. Symptoms occur after airborne allergens like dust, dander or pollen are inhaled. When pollens cause the allergic symptoms, the allergic rhinitis is commonly referred to as "hay fever. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:38 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305032.asp May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac disease, also called celiac sprue, is a digestive disorder that occurs when an individual's immune system overreacts to the protein gluten, or other proteins within gluten such as gliadin, found in grains including wheat, rye, barley, and to some degree, oats. When a patient with the disease eats food that contains gluten, the immune system's response damages the intestinal lining. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:38 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305031.asp Natural Standard's featured CE/CME for the month of May is Lycopene: Safety & Effectiveness. Lycopene is a bright red pigment that is naturally found in the human liver, serum (blood), adrenal glands, lungs, prostate, colon and skin at higher levels than other similar pigments. In animal studies, lycopene has been found to have antioxidant effects and may also block cancer cell growth. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:38 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305030.asp A recent study suggests that chocolate may improve mood, but may not affect brain function. Cocoa and chocolate are derived from the cacao bean (Theobroma cacao). Cacao is native to South America and has been grown in the tropics for at least 3,000 years. Today, the African country Ivory Coast is the largest supplier of raw cocoa. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305029.asp Supplementation with the pine bark extract, PycnogenolŽ, may improve health risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. PycnogenolŽ is the registered trade name for a patented water extract of the bark of the French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica), which grows in coastal southwestern France. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305028.asp A new study suggests that maintaining a Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts may enhance brain function. Olive oil, the main fatty component of the Mediterranean diet, is characterized by monounsaturated fatty acids as well as by its elevated content of antioxidant agents. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305027.asp Vitamin D supplementation may improve quality of life and reduce symptoms for people with Crohn's disease, according to a new study. Crohn's disease is a chronic disorder that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Although it may cause inflammation in any area of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, it most commonly affects the small intestine and/or colon. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305026.asp The Center for Mind-Body Medicine is bringing its annual feast of science and wisdom, Food As Medicine, to Indianapolis, Indiana June 6 - 9, 2013 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305025.asp Sign up for a free online training session to learn more about Natural Standard's decision-support tools. This webinar helps institutions incorporate Natural Standard into daily workflow and provides instruction to integrate Natural Standard with popular reference systems and EHR/SAAS platforms. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305024.asp The 2013 Women's Herbal Conference will take place June 7-9, 2013 at the Beber Camp in Mukwongago, Wisconsin. Titled "Nourishing Our Roots and Heading from the Ground Up," the conference offers women, their teenage daughters and their children an opportunity to deepen their connection to women's wellness, herbal wisdom and plant knowledge. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305023.asp Natural Standard is pleased to announce the availability of NEW multi-media audio recordings of over 200 evidence-based English Bottom Line Monographs. Audio will be available for all English Foods, Herbs & Supplement topics in the coming months. This month's featured audio recording is Cayenne. Cayenne is a spice derived mainly from two cultivated species of the Capsicum genus, Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305022.asp The Natural Standard Research Collaboration is offering an award for subscribing academic institutions to present to an exemplary 2013 graduating class member for perpetuating multidisciplinary, evidence-based research practices, healthcare communications or information. Each healthcare discipline and journalism school within a university is eligible for one award per department. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305021.asp Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) is offering a 15 PDA/CEU comprehensive weekend training workshop on various dates throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305020.asp Natural Standard's featured healthy recipe for the month of May is Raw goji cacao energy bars. Boost energy and stay full longer with this high fiber, gluten free, vegan snack. Natural Standard's new Recipe Database features a wide range of healthy recipes in the following categories: Beans & Legumes, Dairy, Eggs, Fruit, Meat, Pasta, Poultry, Rice & Grains, Seafood, Vegetables and Nuts, Fats & Oils. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305019.asp Moderate-to-high coffee consumption may benefit people who have breast cancer and are receiving tamoxifen as treatment, a study reports. In breast cancer, some cells begin growing abnormally. The cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells and may spread through the breast tissue to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body (metastasize). For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305018.asp Naturopathic care may help reduce the risk of heart disease among people who have a high risk, a study reports. Heart disease affects the heart muscle or the blood vessels of the heart. There are many different types of heart disease, but the most common is coronary artery disease (CAD). This condition causes the arteries to narrow, and it may lead to stroke or heart attack. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305017.asp A low dose of magnesium sulfate may be both safe and effective for managing eclampsia, according to a study. Pre-eclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy along with protein in the urine. It can cause serious complications for the mother and baby. Pre-eclampsia can decrease the supply of blood and oxygen available to the mother and developing child. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:36 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305016.asp Adopting and maintaining the Mediterranean diet may be linked to a lower risk of incident cognitive impairment (ICI), a study reports. Cognitive function, also called cognitive performance or cognition, refers to the ability of an individual to think, process, and store information in order to solve problems. Humans are the only organisms capable of cognition. Cognitive disorders are characterized by delirium, dementia, and/or amnesia. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:35 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305015.asp Borage oil (BO) and evening primrose oil (EPO) taken by mouth may lack affect on symptoms of eczema, according to a study. Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, occurs when the skin is abnormally sensitive to allergens, causing the skin to become red, flaky and itchy. This disease is chronic and recurrent. While there currently is no cure for atopic dermatitis, symptoms can be managed with a variety of treatments. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:31:14 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201305014.asp Vitamin D levels may be linked to lower all-cause and heart disease-related mortality, a study reports. Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources, such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies. The term "vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:28 GMT