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December

Vitamin D for Multiple Sclerosis

Herbs and Dietary Supplements in Gynecology

Prostrate Cancer Screening

Bush signs Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act

Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Folic Acid and Heart Disease

Alcohol and Rheumatoid Arthritis

IQ and Vegetarian Diet

Tea for Cancer Prevention

Wild Wheat Gene

Elderly Endurance Athletes and Heart Disease

Stretching for Foot Pain

Alternative Treatment for Kids with ADHD

Bush signs Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act

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November

Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique and Yoga-Body Awareness Therapy

Manuka Honey for Wound Healing

FDA Approves Special Green Tea Extract as a New Topical Drug for Genital Warts

Black Cohosh for Prostate Cancer

Plant Extracts for Menopause

Age and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Breast Cancer

Herbs and Dietary Supplements in Gynecology

Alternative Therapies for High Cholesterol

Alternative Therapies for Pain Management in Childbirth

Salmonella Outbreak: 171 Sick in 19 States

Occlusion Therapy for Lazy Eye in Children

CAM for Radiation Therapy

Nursing and CAM

Aromatherapy and Recreational Diving

Bread and Kidney Cancer

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October

Review: CAM for Cancer

Antioxidants in Acai

Exercise for Eye Health

Cell Phones and Infertility

KFC Cuts Trans Fats

Discover Wellness: New Book for Chiropractors

Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain

Alcohol Consumption and Coronary Heart Disease

Grape Seeds for Healthy Skin

Cholesterol Inhibitors Therapy for Hypercholesterolaemia

Plant Sterols and Heart Disease

Vilarinum and Coronary Bypass Surgery

FTC and FDA Warn of Fake Diabetes Cures and Treatments

Yellow Poppy, Mustard Oil and Glaucoma

FDA: Spinach Update

Brazilian Natives

Traditional Medicine of the Samburu in Kenya

DHEA and Aging

Breastfeeding and Intelligence

Complementary Medicine and Childhood Depression

Walnuts for Heart Health

Berries for Aging

FDA: XanGo False Advertising

Marijuana, Curcumin and Pomegranate Juice for Alzheimer's Disease

Salad for Health

Osteopathy for Headaches

Insomniacs Turning to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Mediterranean Diet for Stroke Prevention

Complementary Treatments for Low Back Pain

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Bismuth and the Treatment of Ulcers and Infections

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September

Oleander for Tumors

Herbs for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Lactoferrin and other Rescue Therapies for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Chemotherapy, Iodine and Lymphoma

Adenosine Deaminase (ADA), Inosine and Heart Disease

Nasturtium Herb and Horseradish Root for Sinus Infections, Bronchitis and Urinary Tract Infections

FDA: Do not Eat Bagged, Fresh Spinach- E.Coli Outbreak

CDC: Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia

Apple Pectin-Chamomile Extract for Diarrhea in Children

Cat's Claw for Liver Disease

Black Tea, Green Tea on Metabolism

Bladder Cancer and Nutrition

Micronutrients and the Risk of Enlarged Prostate

Chocolate and Aging

FDA Ban on Ephedra Upheld by U.S. Appeals Court

Curcumin may be an Anticancer Agent

Flaxseed, Soy and Breast Cancer

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August

Lactate and the Brain

Breathing Techniques for Asthma

Yoga for Health

Brazilian Plants for Prostate Cancer

E. Coli Detection in Alfalfa Sprouts

Martial Arts Injuries

Immunology

Mistletoe for Cancer

Lactobacillus GG and other Probiotics for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Children

Dimethylglycine and Cystic Fibrosis in Children

Digitalis and Heart Failure

Chitosan, Copper and Tumors

Particle Therapy for Cancer

Black Currant Berries for Health

Bitter Melon and HIV

Nitration, Allergies and Urban Polution

Nutritional Deficiency in Developed Nations

Chocolate and Prostate Cancer

Ferulic Acid, an Antioxidant, Found in Sugar Beets

Chinese Bamboo may Help Fight Sleepiness

Popular Medicinal Plants and their Effectiveness on CNS Disorders

Avocado, Soybean, and Osteoarthritis

Astragalus, Angelica and Kidney Damage

Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Astaxanthin Biosynthesis

Niacin-Bound, Chromium-Based Energy Formula Evaluated

The Making of Low Calorie Sweetener

Coffee Digestion

Hormones and Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

Amaranth Oil and Heart Disease

Cancers of Stomach and Esophagus and Carbonated Beverages

A Diet High in Saturated and Trans Fats Plus Copper may Harm Cognitive Function

Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Cognitive Function

Some Mineral Waters may be Good Source of Calcium

Caffeine may Harm Heart Patients

Berries and the Brain

Red Wine vs. White Wine in Heart Health

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Nutrition and Cancer Control Position

Transcendental Meditation and Pain

Eating Processed Meats may be Linked to Increased Stomach Cancer Risk

Breast Feeding may Reduce Future Anxiety in Children

Animal Fat, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Green Tea may Help Prevent Heart Problems in Chronic Smokers

Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids may be Unrelated to Risk of Prostate Cancer

Buddleja Officinalis may Help Protect Against Brain Damage

Sun Ginseng may Help Diabetics with Kidney Damage

Ginkgo Biloba may Have Antidepressant Effect

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Schizophrenia

Massage Therapy may Alleviate Migraine Pain

FDA: High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide is Not Safe for Medicinal Use

Internet Support Groups may be Beneficial Resource for Emotional Support

Abstracts for CAM Symposium Due Next Month

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may Help Treat Diabetes

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July

Betal Nut Chewing and Vitamin D Deficiency

Activated Charcoal for Carbamazepine Poisoning

Alternative Treatments for Infantile Colic

Chinese Herbs for Skin Health

Diet Changes for Heart Health

Fruit Juice Bacteria

Genistein for Breast Cancer Prevention

Hibiscus for Cancer

Guar Gum for the Prevention of Cancer

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) for Itching Associated with Kidney Disease

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) for Cancer

Glycoprotein and Pancreatic Cancer

Medicinal Cocaine and Heart Attack Risk

Citrulline for Heart Surgery in Children

Choline Deficiency may Increase DNA Damage

Chili for Obesity

Bitter Gourd and Hyperglycemia

Asaparagus Racemosus and Pregnancy: Use Cautiously

Origin of Asarum

Traditional Chinese Medicine Names

Medicinal Plants from Don Quixote

Vitamin B6 may Reduce Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Health Forum Survey: One in Four Hospitals Offer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services

Natural Standard Founder Interviewed by the News Professional Network

Highland Laboratories to Use Earth-Friendly Vitamin Bottles

L-arginine supplementation (LAS) may Improve Physical Fitness of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) Patients

Watching Diet, Exercise, Weight & Smoking Habits may Help Prevent Stroke in Women

Solutions for Work-Related Aches & Pains May be Ineffective

A Healthy Diet and Exercise May Help Prevent Future Heart Problems in Overweight Children

Strength Training Unpopular Among U.S. Adults

Vitamin C's Effects on Immune Response

Strength Training Unpopular Among U.S. Adults

Potassium and High Blood Pressure

FDA: Do Not Use Bismacine, also known as Chromacine

FDA: Dietary Supplements Promoted for Sexual Enhancement may Contain Undeclared, Dangerous Ingredients

Dairy may help Prevent Type-2 Diabetes in Women

Fish Oil may Prevent Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Zinc in HIV Positive Pregnant Women

Creatine may not Improve Strength or Performance of Tennis Players

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy may be More Effective than Meds in Preventing Depression Relapse

Calcium may Decrease Middle-Age Weight Gain in Women

Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Seaweeds

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June

Qi Gong: To Touch or not to Touch?

Natural Plants for Anaesthesia in the Military

Glucocorticoid Therapy for Arthritis

Plant Extracts for Breast Cancer

Noni Juice and Liver Toxicity

Mastic for Prostate Cancer

Antioxidants for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Lentinan and Stomach Cancer

Valerian and Lemon Balm for Restlessness and Sleeping Disorders in Children

Huperzine and Human Enzymes

Nutrition and Wound Healing

Dietary Fructo-Oligosaccharides

Ergot, Valvular Heart Disease and Parkinson's Disease

Inflammation and Sex Hormones

DHA for the Prevention of Dementia and Macular Degeneration

Health Effects of Chrysanthemum

Cashews, Walnuts and Metabolic Syndrome

Phototoxicity of Essential Oils

Azadirachta Indica may Help Reduce Chemotherapy Complications

Angel's Trumpet Highly Toxic

Pennyroyal's Acaricidal Activity

Alder

Lipoic Acid and Multiple Sclerosis

Soy may Help Reduce Inflammation in Patients with Kidney Failure

Traditional Herbal Therapy may Help Treat Migraines

Red Wine may Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Antioxidants in Vegetables may Lower Risk of Lymphoma

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy may Provide Rest to Insomniacs

Cherry Juice may Ease Exercise-Induced Pain

Omega-3 Fatty Acids may Help Depressed Children

Black Cohosh may cause Hepatitis in Women

Herbal Interactions with Prescription Medications

Hawthorn may Lower Blood Pressure of Diabetes Patients

Echinacea Ineffective in Treating Children's Colds

Snowboarders at Risk for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries

Folic Acid may Inhibit Development of Throat Cancer

Drinking Coffee may Help Prevent Liver Disease

Ayurvedic Bhasmas can Cause Lead Poisoning

FDA: Barley Products can Claim to Reduce Heart Disease

Probiotic Pill Restores Immune Function in Athletes

Natural Cholesterol Remedy Found Ineffective

Some Ginseng Products Contaminated

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May

N-Acetylaspartate to Glutamate

Agaric Poisoning

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Adam's Needle

Cranial Osteopathy for Infants with Colic

Blood Type and Blood Donations

New Treatments for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Aromatherapy for Anxiety in Palliative Care Patients

Achyranthes Fauriei for Liver Tumors

Shakuyaku-kanzo-to and Kidney Failure

Alternative Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

C-Reactive Protein for Health

Silibinin for Colorectal Cancer

Perilla Oil and Canker Sores

Fighting Fat

Licorice and Hormone levels in Healthy Women

Berries for Health

Coenzyme Q10 for Parkinson's disease

Chrysin and other Flavonoids and Tumors

Calendula for Cancer

Beer and Prostate Cancer

Shenfu injection and Blood Flow

Fruits, Vegetables and Diseases

Healthy Skin

Phytotherapy use among Italian Women

Vitamin K Linked to Osteoarthritis

Side Effects Outweigh Benefits of Chinese Herb for Arthritis

Carbs may Help Treat Cataracts

FDA: Green Tea no Health Benefit

Isoflavones may Improve Postmenopausal Symptoms

Diet Affects Chances of Having Twins

Metal Content of Botanicals and Ephedra products

Natural Standard Published in JSIO

Trial Evaluates Kampo's Effect on Hepatitis C

Light Therapy and Antidepressants have Comparable Effect on Seasonal Depression

Hypnosis for Chest Pain

Diet Decreases Dementia Risk

South Central Texas Regional Medical Conference this Month

Moxibustion for Enlarged Prostate

Bitter Orange, Green Tea and Guarana for Weight Loss

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April

Agave

Horse Chestnut Seed for Ulcers

Nutrition after Weight Loss Surgery

Bitter Orange for Weight Loss

Cartilage and Blood

Milk and Vitamin D and Pregnancy

Homeopathy and Respiratory Allergies

Bowel Care with Neurological Disease

Schizophrenia and Brain Chemicals

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Papain for Wounds

Fat and Heart Disease

Antioxidant Effect of Olive Oil

Nux Vomica for Reiter's Syndrome

Mahonia for Psoriasis

Therapy of X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD)

Laetrile or Bitter Almond for Cancer

Soy and Lymphocytopenia in Postmenopausal Women

Ipecac Abuse may lead to Myopathy

Hesperidin for Canker Sores

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) and Mental Illness

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Back Pain

Coriolus Mushroom (PSK) for Colorectal Cancer

Cordyceps for Leukemia

Calcium Carbonate and Bone Health in the Elderly

Calcium and Conjugated Linoleic Acid for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Cinnamon and Diabetes

Herbal Extracts and OATP-B

New Water-Soluble Fluorescent Fluoride Ion Signaling System

Absinthe use may be Unrelated to Absinthism

Intercessory Prayer and Heart Surgery

Vitamin K Linked to Osteoarthritis

Third Annual Nutrition and Health Conference

Chromium may not Improve Diabetic Symptoms

Vitamin C Shots as Cancer Therapy

Ginseng for Breast Cancer

Fiber may Decrease Diabetes Risk

New Study: Live Longer with Low Calorie Diet

Fiber May Lower a Protein Associated With Heart Disease

Vitamin D may Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Complementary Health Care Symposium

Breast Cancer Drug Proven Effective

Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances

New Meta-Analysis: Echinacea for Cold Symptoms

Heart Surgery Patients Benefit from CAM

Folate may Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Fiber for Health

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March

Treatments for Heartburn, Indigestion

Wheatgrass and Foot Pain

Thioctic Acid for Pancreatic Cancer

Shiitake Mushrooms for Cancer

Garlic for Cancer

DNA & Cancer

PC-SPES, Rabdosia Rubescens for Cancer

Onions for Male Sexual Function

Myrcia and Hyperthyroidism

Diet Changes for Overweight Men at Risk for Heart Problems

Integrative Cancer Therapies

Khat Chewing in Kenya

Hypersensitivity to Jasmine and other Fragrances

Honey for Leg Wounds

Gymnema for Diabetes

Gossypol for Cancer

Genetian Violet for Oral Myiasis

Gamma-Oryzanol for Heart Disease

Sublingual Immunotherapy Parameters

Butterbur for Allergies

Brahmi and Memory

Antioxidant Activities of Fruit Wines

Isolation and Structure of Oat Seedlings

Arsenicum Album and Arsenic Contamination

Antineoplastons may Help Fight Brain Cancer

Ergogenic Drugs and Youth

Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Neuropathy in HIV Patients

5-HTP, Serotonin and Premenstural Dysphoria

JHP 5 (4) Printed this Month

Vitamin B may not Prevent Heart Attacks

FDA Warning: Anabolic Steroids in Dietary Supplements

Biophan Files Broad Patent on Use of Halloysite Nanotubes

Low-Fat Diet may not Offer Health Benefits

New Issue of JHP Printed

Ephedrine Alkaloids Product Recalled

New TOPRA Advisory Council Member

Ask the Expert: Fish Oil Dosing

Ask the Expert: Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss

New Contract Between Consorta and Natural Standard

The Antioxidative Power

Natural Standard Collaborates with Dieticians of Canada

Dietary Regimens for Andropause

Carob for Health

Saccharomyces boulardii for Diarrhea

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February

Terminalia Arjuna for Liver Tumors

Aminobenzoic Acid for Cancer

Terminalia Arjuna Bark for Liver Cancer

Podophyllum for Gamma Radiation-Induced Damage.

Melanoma

Kefir for Bowel Bacteria

Cannabis and Cancer

Antiproliferative Properties of Ginger and Elecampane

Antimicrobial Medicinal Plants in Colombian Folkloric Medicine

Cabbage for Pancreatic Cancer

Burdock for Cancer

Infants and Food Allergies

Bromelain and Blood

Menopause: Non-Hormonal Therapies

Alpinia Side Effects

Ackee and Jamaican Vomiting Sickness

Acai for Leukemia

Black Cohosh may be Toxic for Liver

Saw Palmetto: As Effective as Placebo

Coenzyme Q10 levels Predict Melanoma Metastasis

Glucosamine and Chondroitin do not Ease Arthritis Pain

Natural Standard Editors Contribute to Nursing Handbook

FDA Warns Against Brazilian Diet Pills

Exercise May Help Fight Against Depression

Study Questions RDA for Vitamin B-12

Study Links Red Meat with Colorectal Cancer Risk

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January

Peanuts and Colorectal Cancer

Preventing E. Coli in Apple Cider and Orange Juice

Pets for Health

Soy and Whey Protein for Exercise-Induced Injury

SAMe for Liver Disease

Marijuana and Learning, Memory and Plasticity

Berries and Digestion

Herbal Remedies for Rosacea

Antioxidants from Fruit

Plant Oils for Mosquito Repellent

Comfrey Cream for Muscle Pain

Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin for Leukopenia

Carnosine may Reduce Lung Injury in Thoracic Cancer Patients

Bactericidal and Anti-Adhesive Properties of Plants against Stomach Ulcers

Plants and Pulmonary Disease

Boldo: Antioxidant Source

Black Seed and Cancer

Prostate Treatments

Bayberry Juice

Complementary and Alternative Remedies for URTI in Children

Dietary Supplementation and Kidney Disease

L-Arginine Study

Natural Standard Renews NACDS Membership

Diabetics Combine Alternative and Conventional Medicine

Tomato Extract may Lower Blood Pressure

Natural Standard Co-Founder Speaks at Albany Conference

Extreme Obesity May Increase Risk of Kidney Failure Seven Times

Art Therapy May Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

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