http://naturalstandard.com/current_news.xml Natural Standard News channel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:01 GMT Copyright: (C) Natural Standard 720 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911032.asp A new review of scientific studies suggests that evidence of effectiveness is lacking for a form of Japanese healing called Reiki. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:59 GMT Fri Nov 20 16:59:59 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911031.asp New evidence suggests that a white kidney bean extract may help lower the glycemic index (GI) of foods. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. 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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:33 GMT Fri Nov 20 16:36:33 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911028.asp The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) is sponsoring several events in the upcoming months. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:41:57 GMT Tue Nov 17 18:41:57 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911027.asp A form of traditional Chinese medicine called moxibustion may not help turn breech fetuses over so that they are in a head-down position before birth, researchers report in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:44 GMT Fri Nov 20 16:21:44 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911026.asp Natural Standard research articles on medical conditions will be published regularly in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:49:37 GMT Wed Nov 18 18:49:37 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911025.asp Eating large amounts of red and processed meats may be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, researchers report in the American Journal of Epidemiology. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:31:49 GMT Tue Nov 17 15:31:49 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911024.asp Lychee, a fruit native to Asia that is often used in desserts, may help treat a medical condition known as metabolic syndrome. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:13 GMT Tue Nov 17 15:12:13 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911023.asp Natural Standard is offering a series of upcoming complimentary webinars on integrative medicine. Natural Standard offers these impartial webinars as an informational public service. All webinars are recorded and archived at www.naturalstandard.com/webinars For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:07 GMT Tue Nov 17 14:54:07 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911021.asp Natural Standard Research Collaboration invites researchers to submit articles to Journal of Dietary Supplements (JDS) - an international peer-reviewed forum for original research and review articles that focus on vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances that make up the multibillion-dollar dietary supplement ind For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:12 GMT Tue Nov 17 14:45:12 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911020.asp Holistic Primary Care, an independent quarterly news publication and Web site, hosted a national conference in June, entitled Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Primary Care. The three-day program, which took place in Tucson, Ariz., focused on business strategies and clinical models that empower doctors to face the unique For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:19 GMT Tue Nov 17 14:30:19 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911019.asp Dark chocolate may help lower stress hormones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Proteome Research. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:46 GMT Tue Nov 17 14:35:46 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911018.asp Pai You Guo, a weight-loss dietary supplement, has been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered that it contained undeclared drug ingredients. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:14 GMT Mon Nov 16 16:25:14 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911017.asp Milk may help improve the absorption of iron when taken with iron-fortified fruit juices, a new study suggests. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:46:16 GMT Fri Nov 13 16:46:16 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911016.asp New research suggests that eating egg yolks regularly may help cut the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:27:22 GMT Fri Nov 13 15:27:22 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911015.asp New evidence suggests that fat intake may affect a person's risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of vision loss in older Americans. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:11:16 GMT Thu Nov 12 15:11:16 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911014.asp On Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6 p.m. (EST), the Applied Natural Products Programs (ANP) at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is hosting a free Open House Webinar. Mary Bove, ND, RH (AHG), is presenting the online lecture, entitled "Gastrointestinal Health and Herbs." For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:16:30 GMT Tue Nov 17 15:16:30 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911013.asp New evidence suggests that daily nasal irrigation may increase the risk of sinus infections. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT Tue Nov 10 15:49:00 EST 2009 http://naturalstandard.com/index-rss.asp?file=/monographs/news/news200911011.asp Hibiscus may have vasodilating effects, according to a recent animal study. For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:24:09 GMT Mon Nov 9 18:24:09 EST 2009