Integrative Medicine News from Natural Standard http://naturalstandard.com en-us Copyright 2007 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:05:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss questions@naturalstandard.com Natural Standard Integrative Medicine News from Natural Standard News items are created monthly and include an overview of scientific publications, conference proceedings, safety concerns, product recalls, or other important complementary and alternative medicine occurrences. Natural Standard questions@naturalstandard.com No http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080601.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Acupuncture may lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:32 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080602.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Green and brown algae have strong anticoagulant or blood thinning activity, suggesting possible potential for the treatment of blood clots. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07082301.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories Antioxidant may increase the risk of skin cancer in women, but not in men. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:39 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060706.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Herbs & Supplements A polyphenol extract from apples may help reduce fatigue and improve physical performance during exercise. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:51 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Bacteria%20for%20Asthma%20and%20Allergies.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Acquisition of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which predominantly occurs before the age of 10, may reduce the risks associated with asthma and allergies. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/BiofeedbackTherapyForMigranes.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research Biofeedback (BFB) therapy may effectively treat migraine headaches. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Blue%20Agave%20Tequila%20for%20Colon%20Health.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Health & Wellness Compounds derived from the blue agave fruit, which is used to make the popular hard liquor tequila, may help deliver drugs to the colon to treat colon diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:02 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Blueberries%20for%20colon%20cancer%20prevention.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Health & Wellness Pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries, may prevent the development of tumors in the colon. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:48 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Boswellia%20for%20Osteoarthritis%20Pain.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Boswellia serrata extract may be as effective as a selective COX-2 inhibitor for osteoarthritis pain relief. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Calcium%20vitamin%20D%20and%20heart%20health.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may have no effect on heart health. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/CDC-%20Americans%20not%20Getting%20Enough%20Fruits%20and%20Veggies.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research Less than one-third of Americans are getting the recommended daily allowances of fruits and vegetables. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:49 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071601.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Chemoimmunotherapy, or chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy, may help treat gastric cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Chiropractic%20Therapy%20May%20Reduce%20Blood%20Pressure.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research A chiropractic procedure may effectively treat high blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:12 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080603.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Citrus flavonoids, or naturally occurring plant compounds that function as antioxidants, may be effective anticancer agents. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060705.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Herbs & Supplements A new study suggests that coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, may be a safe treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease, although the extent of its effectiveness is still unknown. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:49 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Coffee%20-%20Balancing%20the%20Good%20with%20the%20Bad.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness Reducing the acrylamide content of coffee to protect against potential nervous system damage and carcinogenic effects may also negatively impact the flavor and nutritional benefits of the popular beverage. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:12 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Copper%20for%20Heart%20Disease.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness Copper supplements may help treat cardiovascular (heart) disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:14 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Creatine%20and%20Parkinson's%20Disease.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is conducting a new clinical trial to examine creatine as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Curcumin%20for%20Health.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Herbs & Supplements Curcumin, the yellow pigment of the spice turmeric, may help fight cancer and other diseases. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 6:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Dairy%20and%20Weight%20Loss.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements A diet rich in dairy products does not lower body weight, although it may lower blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Dairy%20foods%20and%20fertility.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research High-fat dairy foods, such as ice cream and whole milk, may decrease the risk of infertility while low-fat alternatives, such as yogurt and skim milk, may increase the risk. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:39 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060703.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research The Natural Products Association (NPA) expressed its concern regarding findings presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference that indicated no statistically significant relationships between dietary supplements and lung cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Diabetes%20and%20Chocolate.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Polyphenols from cocoa (used to make chocolate) may offer diabetes benefits. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Does%20beta%20carotene%20prevent%20vision%20loss.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Beta-carotene supplements may not help prevent vision loss, contrary to the popular belief that carrots, rich in the beta-carotene compound, sharpen eyesight. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080604.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Electrical nerve stimulation or ENS may be an effective treatment modality for chronic musculoskeletal pain. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Exercise%20and%20Smoking%20Cessation%20Among%20Mentally%20Ill.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Exercise may help calm cigarette cravings and help mentally ill patient quit smoking. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/FDA%20Requests%20Label%20Change%20for%20Sleep%20Disorder%20Drugs.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No New Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/FDA%20New%20Breast%20Cancer%20Prognostic%20Test.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Herbs & Supplements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new breast cancer specific molecular prognostic test, reports a statement by the FDA. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07083101.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule for sunscreen products, including a new UVA rating system and sun warning information. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/FDA%20-%20Norovirus%20outbreak%20linked%20to%20oysters.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No New Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a statement advising consumers to avoid raw oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:23 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/FDA%20-%20Safety%20of%20Aspartame.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reaffirmed its position on the safety of aspartame, following a review of an Italian study that had linked the artificial sweetener to cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/FDA%20Zelnorm%20Unsafe.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No New Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation of East Hanover, New Jersey, voluntarily discontinue marketing Zelnorm® (tegaserod) because patients who take the drug may have an increased risk of developing heart problems. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Forskolin%20for%20Urinary%20Tract%20Infections.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Forskolin, an herbal medicine made from the Asiatic coleus plant, may help treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071602.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) may help formerly obese individuals maintain their weight loss. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Group%20Exercise%20for%20Breast%20Cancer.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research Group exercise may have functional and psychological benefits for women suffering from breast cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:45 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Healthy%20Soda.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Herbs & Supplements Coca-Cola and PepsiCo plan to market new, vitamin-enhanced sodas in the coming months – Diet Coke Plus and Tava, respectively. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Homeopathy%20no%20Better%20than%20Placebo.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center Homoeopathy, although widely used, has been found to produce little or no effect over placebo, claim researchers from the University of Berne in Switzerland. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 0:54 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Integrative%20Alternatives%20for%20Depression%2C%20Bipolar%20Disorder.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center Integrative therapies are worthy of investigation and may be effective in treating mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071603.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Iron supplementation during pregnancy should only be considered anemic women or women with low iron/low red blood cell counts. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080605.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness A low glycemic diet may help improve acne. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 6:09 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Lutein%20for%20Inflammation.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Health & Wellness A new study investigated the anti-inflammatory role of lutein, a nutrient found in dark-green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:54 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Mediterranean%20Diet%20for%20Allergies%20in%20Children.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts may help prevent allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms in children. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Mental%20Illness%20Among%20US%20Veterans.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Almost a third of veterans from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with a psychosocial or mental health illness. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060801.mp3 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology Eating more fruit and less meat may help prevent precancerous colon polyps. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080606.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Motivational interviewing along with individual and group-based strategies may increase fitness in women living in rural areas. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060704.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research A group of recent studies has investigated the effects of music therapy on a variety of patients, from young, grieving youth to terminally ill elderly. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/New%20study%20of%20soy%20isoflavones%20for%20cholesterol-lowering%20and%20prevention%20of%20bone%20loss.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center Uesugi et al. reported the results of a small, randomized, non-blinded, placebo controlled trial, which was designed to determine the effects of soy isoflavones on bone metabolism and serum lipids in 23 healthy Japanese perimenopausal women. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:14 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/NY%20State%20Proposes%20New%20Bill%20Dietary%20Supplements%20Safety%20Committee.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness A bill calling for a dietary supplements safety committee has been introduced to both levels, the Assembly and the Senate, of the New York State legislature. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:42 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Omega%203s%20and%20blood%20pressure.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Health & Wellness Low doses of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may reduce diastolic blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060802.mp3 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research Several recent studies have examined the correlation between community surroundings (recreational resources, public parks, etc.) and how much physical activity residents participate in; all found that physical activity was highest in communities with surroundings conducive to exercise. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 7:29 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07080607.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Genistein, a phytoestrogen isoflavone found in soy products, may help increase bone health by reducing bone loss in osteopenic postemneopausal women. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Playing%20in%20the%20dirt%20vs%20antidepressants.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Condition Center Exposure to friendly soil bacteria may be just as effective as antidepressant drugs. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071604.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Light, active exercises with minimal resistance may be the best post-exercise recovery strategy. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:39 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060803.mp3 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Health & Wellness The past few months have seen several food poisoning outbreaks across the United States, including the discovery of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in California-grown spinach, the Norovirus outbreak in oysters harvested off the coast of Texas and the Salmonella found in peanut butter manufactured in North Carolina. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071605.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Rapid relaxation (RR), a type of relaxation that involves a brief set of suggestion while applying a pain reliever to the skin, may reduce anxiety during local anesthesia and subsequent dental treatment. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:38 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Religion%2C%20Spirituality%20and%20health.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research Most U.S. doctors believe that religion and spirituality play an important role in influencing patients' health. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Resistance%20Training%2C%20Dietary%20Protein%20for%20Health%20in%20Seniors.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center Resistance training and dietary protein may help improve body composition, oral glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle content in older persons. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Rice%20and%20Potato%20Flour-%20Gluten%20Free%20Alternatives%20to%20Wheat.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness A gluten-free pancake prepared using rice and sweet potato flour may present an alternative for gluten-intolerant individuals. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:39 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07071606.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Health & Wellness Self-hypnosis training in children and adolescents may result in significant improvement of chronic headaches. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:45 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060701.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center With summer almost officially here, Natural Standard would like to provide readers with a few summer sun safety tips. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07060702.mp3 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Herbs & Supplements Trace element supplementation after major burns modulates antioxidant status and clinical course by way of increased tissue trace element. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/TENS%20acupuncture%20for%20pain%20relief%20in%20childbirth.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology The application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on specific acupuncture points may provide pain relief for labor and delivery. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:30 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Therapeutic%20potential%20of%20human%20umbilical%20cord%20stem%20cells%20in%20heart%20attack%20patients.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements Umbilical cord derived stem (UCDS) cells may assist cardiac (heart) function recovery after a heart attack. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:12 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07081701.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Product Advisories The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced three important recalls pertaining to ground beef and canned meat. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/Vitamins%20Obesity%20and%20Weight%20Loss%20Surgery.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness Obese patients who undergo weight-loss surgery may risk a rare but serious brain condition if they do not take the recommended vitamin supplements. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:23 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/West%20African%20green%20tea%20for%20high%20cholesterol.mp3 Tue, 8 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center West African Green Tea may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients at risk for heart disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090701.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness With the start of the school season comes the battle against germs. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090702.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Although many consumers believe that organic foods both taste better and are better for you, a new study suggests that there is an insignificant difference in the flavor of organic verses conventional fruits and vegetables; whether or not organic items have greater health benefits remains controversial. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090703.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness There is no definitive evidence supporting the use of meditation for health problems, a new review claims. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 6:16 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090704.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Two new studies suggest that more health benefits may be associated with the popular Chinese beverage, green tea. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090705.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Physical activity may help alleviate some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 6:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090706.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements Calcium supplementation before and early in pregnancy may help prevent blood pressure disorders, such as pre-eclampsia, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07090707.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Condition Center, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements Four Agents Decoction (Si Wu Tang), a type of Chinese medicine, may help reduce menstrual pain when used long-term, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:45 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07091701.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Nutrients found in avocados, the main ingredient of the popular condiment guacamole, may help fight oral cancer, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07092101.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A common amino acid dietary supplement may help fight pathological gambling addictions, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07092801.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, New Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed 15 new blood typing tests that were previously unavailable in the United States. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100201.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions Ginkgo biloba, commonly used as an anti-dementia agent that enhances cognitive functioning and stabilizes mood in cognitively impaired elderly subjects, may also help treat anxiety related to cognitive decline, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100202.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study investigated the use of static magnets for pain relief and found them to be ineffective. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:07 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100203.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Physiotherapy appears to be only slightly beneficial following disc herniation operations, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:05 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100204.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions A new review study investigated the effects of herbal medicine in patients with HIV and AIDS and found some benefit. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100205.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions A new study investigated the clinical benefits of resveratrol, a naturally occurring polyphenol identified in over 70 plant species including nuts, grapes, pine trees, certain vines and red wine, and found it to have cancer preventative (chemopreventative) properties. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100206.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study found that a community-based intervention promoting a Mediterranean-type diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis may be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of the disease through a healthier diet. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07100207.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Health & Wellness, Herbs & Supplements Recent studies indicate the growing popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), as both the general public and healthcare sector fall for new integrative possibilities. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07101501.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Medical Conditions, New Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Afluria®, an additional seasonal influenza vaccine for the immunization of people ages 18 and older. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07110201.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories Approximately $71,000 worth of dietary supplements were seized at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102601.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Acupressure may be effective at reducing pain in patients with wrist factures en route to the hospital, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:21 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102602.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Three new studies have investigated the effectiveness of church-based strategies for improving breast cancer screening, combating obesity and increasing physical activity. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 7:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102603.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new review found controversial results from studies on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, on psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102604.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions A new study adds to the controversial relationship between soy consumption and breast cancer rates. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102605.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps A recent animal study showing that plant polyphenols may lower the risk of cancer cell development adds to the existing research on resveratrol and quercetin. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07102606.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions Although the holidays are often associated with less than healthy eating habits, a recent study ofund that some of the key Thanksgiving dinner staples - corn, beans and pumpkin - may actually help manage blood sugar and blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:02 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07111601.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Following a diet lacking carbohydrates may slow the growth of prostate cancer, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast07112001.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions A new study found that beta-carotene, found in food such as green plants, carrots and sweet potatoes, may provide long-term cognitive benefits in men. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:46 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130001.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness Listening to favorite holiday tunes and burning relaxing candle scents, especially lavender, may help holiday stress. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130002.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Recent studies on the possible negative effects of birth control on the heart have raised awareness about the lack of long-term safety information on birth control. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:48 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130003.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Yohimbine, found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree, may reduce the occurrence of slowed heart beat, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130004.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness Two new studies have documented the opinions of doctors and patients on the popularity and future of natural medicine. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:07 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130005.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Researchers have uncovered a potential interaction between chitosan, derived from the shells of crustaceans (crabs, shrim, etc.), and blood thinning medications, such as warfarin. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:29 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130006.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study investigated the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among Mexican children with cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071130007.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) followed the trends in folic acid supplementation intake in women of reproductive age. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:31 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071206001.mp3 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study examined traditional remedies for malaria in Kenya. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071213001.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions Umbilical cord blood transplants may offer hope for children born with inherited, and often fatal, metabolic disorders, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:14 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071221001.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs, & Supplements, Medical Conditions L-carnitine, a natural amino acid made in the muscles and liver, may improve muscle mass and enhance mental performance individuals 100 years and older, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast071228001.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories Kadouri International Foods, Inc. is recalling "King Brand Dried Turkish Apricots" due to undeclared sulfites, according to a press release posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080104001.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Testosterone supplementation in older men may have limited health benefits, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:29 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111001.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions To help with one of the most common New Year's resolutions, two new studies review the best methods for losing weight and the common stumbling blocks of overweight and obese individuals. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:27 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111002.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Elements of beer may protect against the harmful effects of aluminum on brain health, suggests a new study. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111003.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions An integrated breathing and relaxation technique may help ease the symptoms associated with asthma, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:31 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111004.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study stressed the impact of nutrition on heart health. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:16 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111005.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Faith in God and belonging to a religion may reduce stress and anxiety in family caregivers, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080111006.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements A new study reviewed the evidence supporting the theory that limiting salt intake may help people live longer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:23 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080118001.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs, & Supplements, New Products, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine and goats, as well as offspring of clones from any species traditionally consumed as food, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 4:00 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080125001.mp3 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions A recent review supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) conclusion that oatmeal has benefits for heart health. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080201001.mp3 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions Korean red ginseng may help to control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208001.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements On the heels of a new lawsuit against Dannon™, America's founding national yogurt company, for allegedly misleading consumers about the effectiveness of its probiotics yogurt lines (Activia™ and DanActive™), a new study by researchers in Australia questioned the effectiveness of various probiotics strains, while maintaining that health benefits have been observed. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:22 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208002.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Pregnant women who adhere to a vegetarian diet should have tailored prenatal nutritional counseling, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:06 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208003.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, New Products Researchers have isolated a new compound with antioxidant potential, pedicularioside G, derived from the Chinese herb Pedicularis striata. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208004.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Progesterone and progestin supplementation during pregnancy may help prevent miscarriage in at-risk women, a new study conducted by researchers in Hungary suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:22 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208005.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellnes, Medical Conditions Behavioral fitness programs proved no more effective than informational pamplets, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080208006.mp3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Integrating physical activity into the average workday may improve the health of employees, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080215001.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Medical Conditions, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert highlighting the possibility of severe and sometimes incapacitatin bone, joint and/or muscle pain in patients taking bisphosphonates. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:22 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080221001.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health and Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study reviewed the effects of EDTA, or ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, used in the anticancer drug dexrazoxane. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080228001.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supps, Medical Conditions Gel capsules of saw palmetto may improve the symptoms of enlarged prostate, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:46 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080307001.mp3 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that an extract made from broccoli sprouts may inhibit the development of bladder cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:51 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080321001.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories, Allergy & Immunology The makers of Airborne®, a multivitamin and herbal supplement whose labels and ads falsely claimed that the product cures and prevents colds, will refund money to consumers who bought the product, as part of a $23.3 million class action settlement, reports the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:29 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080328001.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Herbs and Supplements, Medical Conditions There may be a link between folate consumption in men and reduced chromosomal abnormalities in sperm, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318001.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Foods, herbs & supplements, Medical conditions Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally served across America on St. Patrick's Day. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:29 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318002.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Medical conditions Blueberry extracts may help reduce food intake thereby fighting obesity, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318003.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Health & wellness, Medical conditions Daily sessions of repetitive transcranial (through the head) magnetic stimulation may help treat ringing in the ears or tinnitus. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:30 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318004.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Foods, herbs & supplements A new review by the American Academy of Family Physicians, which used the Natural Standard database as a source, investigated the most common herbal and dietary supplement-drug interactions associated with chronic illnesses and emphasized the need for greater awareness in this area of patient care. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318005.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Foods, herbs & supplements, Medical conditions A diet with healthy levels of magnesium may help prevent the formation of gallstones in men, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080318006.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-based research, Medical conditions Adult stem cells may offer hope for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, new research suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:49 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401001.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Warmer weather, blossoming trees and budding flowers, the hopeful markers of spring, are also bearers of bad news for allergy sufferers. Integrative therapies with good scientific evidence for allergies are available. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 6:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401002.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions An after-school sports program may be an effective weight control intervention for overweight children, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:42 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401003.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories A new study evaluated the health risks and benefits of estrogen and progestin therapy and found an increased risk of fatal and nonfatal illnesses (malignancies). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:04 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401004.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Whole body vibration appears to be as effective as conventional physical therapy for treating gait and improving balance in patients with Parkinson's disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:06 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401005.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions A new review found that more research is needed to determine the possibilities for genomic medicine in common chronic adult diseases. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080401006.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment option for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080410001.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Pine nut oil may help reduce food consumption, thereby helping with weight loss, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080417001.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs and Supplements, Product Advisories Herbal Science International, Inc. is recalling 12 dietary supplements that contain ephedra, aristolochic acid or human placenta because they may present a serious health hazard to consumers. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080424001.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Evidence-Based Research Saw palmetto appears to be safe in the treatment of enlarged prostates, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:46 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080502001.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that curcumin, a yellow pigment of the spice turmeric, may lower blood sugar and therefore may help treat diabetes. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 3:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508001.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions This summer, don't hesitate to cool off with a glass of (unsweetened) iced tea. A new study emphasized the many health benefits of the second most popular beverage in the world. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508002.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study supports consuming eggs in moderation after finding no evidence that eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508003.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that paclitaxel, originally derived from the Pacific yew tree, may improve survival in women with breast cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508004.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness A new study supports the growing evidence that healthy marriages equal healthier men and women. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:55 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508005.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Mindfulness-based stress reduction may be more effective than cognitive-behavioral stress reduction, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:52 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508006.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements A fermented papaya preparation may help boost immunity, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 2:31 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080508007.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A compound isolated from a traditional oriental medicinal herb may be a useful adjuvant therapy for endometrial and ovarian cancers, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080515001.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Various types of psychotherapy, such as cognitive and behavioral therapy and guided imagery, may help treat patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints, and it is accompanied by fatigue. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 5:04 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080522001.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new review noted the growing use of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of infertility. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com. 1:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080606001.mp3 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No A new study surveyed chiropractic practitioners in the United States to determine whether or not they identified themselves in the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) category. 2:00 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610001.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions new study investigated the effectiveness of botanicals in the treatment of urinary tract symptoms secondary to enlarged prostate. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610002.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements A new study found that the combined use of ginkgo and aspirin is becoming more popular. 1:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610003.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study investigated and found positive results regarding the memory-enhancing effects of gotu kola (Centella asiatica). 2:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610004.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study found that roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) may help treat kidney stones via uricosuric activity. 3:21 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610005.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements Two recent studies examined the growing popularity of cosmetics made from herbs and other natural products. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080610006.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions Two new studies suggest that a type of gene therapy may be a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. 4:05 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080620001.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Beta-carotene supplements may help protect against sunburn, a new study reports. 1:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080627001.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to 23 U.S. companies and two foreign individuals marketing a wide range of products that fraudulently claim to prevent and cure cancer. 1:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080703001.mp3 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Cannabis, which is used to make hemp and marijuana, has therapeutic potential in pain medicine, a new study suggests. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080711001.mp3 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Watermelon may have Viagra®-like effects, a new study reports 3:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714001.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Mud may significantly improve pain in knee osteoarthritis patients, a new study suggests. 3:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714002.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Three recent studies reviewed the anti-viral activity of Japanese wasabi, the Chinese herb Elsholtzia rugulosa and the fruit Chaenomeles sinensis. 4:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714003.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study found that selenium supplementation in mothers infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) did not affect disease progression, but may improve child survival. 4:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714004.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness Two new studies examined how ethnicity may influence dietary habits, which may in turn affect health. Obesity rates are higher and more dramatic in African American and Hispanic populations compared to Caucasians and researchers attribute this to socioeconomic and ethnic disparities. 3:38 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714005.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Music therapy may improve depression, anxiety and relationships in psychiatric patients, a new study reports. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714006.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine may offer effective treatments for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. 4:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080714007.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A diet rich in blueberries may help reduce cholesterol levels, a new study suggests. 3:38 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080725001.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements A half serving of soy-based foods a day may significantly lower a man’s sperm count, according to new research. 2:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080801001.mp3 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer warning advising against eating tomalley in American Lobster (Maine Lobster), regardless of where the lobster was harvested, because of potential contamination with dangerous levels of the toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). 2:00 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080806001.mp3 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Practicing mindfulness meditation may help delay the disease progression in HIV patients, a new study reports. 3:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080806002.mp3 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Yerba mate, also known as erva-mate in Portuguese, originates from South America and is extracted from the dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis. Two new studies examined its protective effects. 3:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080806003.mp3 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Deep brain stimulation, an experimental and invasive treatment that involves stimulating the brain with electrical signals, may help treat otherwise difficult to cure depression, a new study reports. 3:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080806004.mp3 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Researchers have discovered that adding an enzyme supplement may help individuals who are trying to increase muscle mass. 3:04 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080806005.mp3 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the month of August has the highest number of births making a recent study all the more relevant. Researchers from George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services in Washington, D.C., found that zinc supplementation in pregnant women may contribute to the health of their children. 2:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080815001.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions Researchers have identified a genetic abnormality that makes a person about nine times more likely to develop colorectal cancer. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080822001.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow food producers to zap raw iceberg lettuce and spinach with enough radiation to kill dangerous germs like salmonella and E. coli. The greens will most likely go under the beam after they are bagged – preventing the risk of recontamination. 2:32 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080829001.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Researchers have found that regularly exercising on a treadmill may help stroke patients learn to walk correctly again by rewiring parts of the brain – even if the stroke happened years ago. Using a treadmill may also improve walking and overall fitness better than stretching, the standard exercise prescribed after a stroke. 2:53 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080904001.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Genomics & Proteomics A pair of studies has made discoveries about the way mammals make and use different types of fat that may one day lead to new treatments for obesity. 2:23 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080904002.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Product Advisories A new study found that Ayurvedic medicines made in the United States and India and sold on the Internet may contain unacceptable levels of harmful metals, including lead, mercury and arsenic. 2:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080904003.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness Regularly inhaling the smoke from incense may increase the risk of most respiratory tract cancers, a new study suggests. The increased risk was observed in both smokers and non-smokers. 2:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080904004.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Marinating meat before tossing it on the grill may do more than just add flavor. Researchers have discovered that marinades rich in spices may help reduce cancer-causing compounds found in steak. 2:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080904005.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions People with the digestive disorder diverticulosis may no longer have to worry about eating hard-to-digest foods like popcorn, corn and nuts. For many years, it was suspected that these foods increase the risk of complications, such as infection, but a new study found that they may actually have protective effects. 2:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080912001.mp3 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new animal study shows that antioxidant therapy may protect against memory and attention problems commonly seen in cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. 2:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast080926001.mp3 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories According to researchers from Johns Hopkins University, energy drinks should bear labels stating their caffeine content and warning of their potential health problems. Although some drinks, like Red Bull®, contain moderate amounts of caffeine, others were shown to be equivalent to more than 14 cans of Coca Cola®. 3:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081001001.mp3 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released proposed guidelines for how it would regulate genetically engineered (GE) animals to ensure that they are safe for humans and the environment. 3:04 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081001002.mp3 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Although tanning beds have been marketed as a possible safe alternative to outdoor sun, evidence shows that ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful, regardless of where they come from. 2:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081001003.mp3 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements The scent of flowers may lead to pleasant dreams, a new study reports. 2:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081001004.mp3 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions According to a recent study, infants who are fed fish may have a lower risk of developing eczema, an allergic skin disease, in early childhood. 2:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081010001.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new animal study, published in Neuron, may provide a good model system for testing cellular and molecular interactions between antidepressants and behavioral treatments for depression. 3:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081017001.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions A new study found that some people may be predisposed to obesity because the rewards centers in their brains do not respond as well as the average person. In order to boost their satisfaction from eating, they may overindulge or choose high-calorie foods, causing them to gain more weight. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081024001.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Medical Conditions A new survey found that about half of internists and rheumatologists offer fake prescriptions, or placebos, to help their patients feel better. A placebo is any substance that is believed to have no pharmacological effect on the condition being treated. 2:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081031001.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions In a recent study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, children with milk allergies who received low doses of milk that were gradually increase over time, experienced decreased symptoms. 3:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081104001.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that tomatoes genetically altered to be rich in antioxidants may increase the life span in mice that are predisposed to cancer. 2:07 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081104002.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A high-fat diet may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new animal study suggests. A diet rich in animal fat and low in omega-3 fatty acids reportedly increased brain markers linked to Alzheimer's disease. 2:21 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081104003.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide, a common gas that smells like rotten eggs, may help regulate blood pressure. 1:27 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081104004.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Product Advisories | According to scientists, red and white wines from various countries contain potentially harmful amounts of at least seven heavy metals, including vanadium, chromium, manganese, nickel, copper, zinc and lead. The authors suggest that these metals may pose health risks in people who consume wine frequently over an extended period of time. 2:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081104005.mp3 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions The government halted a major study that was testing whether vitamin E and selenium, either taken alone or together, may help prevent prostate cancer. An early review of the data showed that the supplements were ineffective and may possibly lead to health risks. 2:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081114001.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Acupuncture is often used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, despite the limited evidence of effectiveness. In a recent study, however, placebo acupuncture was unexpectedly linked to a higher rate of pregnancy than real acupuncture. 1:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081121001.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Pregnant women who perform water aerobics may experience less pain during delivery, a new study suggests. 2:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081202001.mp3 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions New research suggests that pregnant mothers who are exposed to hairspray at work may be more likely to have boys with a common genital defect called hypospadias. This condition occurs when the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the urethra instead of at the tip. 2:31 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081202002.mp3 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Eating more than one egg a week may be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. 1:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081202003.mp3 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Vitamins are widely used to treat and prevent various illnesses, including cancer and heart disease. Although evidence is still inconclusive in these areas, recent research has not demonstrated significant benefits. 2:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081202004.mp3 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that caregivers may derive health benefits from their altruistic efforts. In a recent study, older people who spent at least 14 hours a week taking care of their disabled spouses lived longer than those who did not. 2:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081212001.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle may increase the risk of having frequent headaches. 1:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast081219001.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Researchers have identified anti-cancer compounds in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that may lead to a reduced risk of certain breast cancers. 1:53 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090102001.mp3 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions In a recent study, antioxidant supplementation improved pain and reduced levels of oxidative stress in patients with chronic pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease of the pancreas. The main symptom of chronic-pancreatitis is abdominal pain, which can last anywhere from hours to days. However, effective pain-relieving medication for this condition is currently lacking. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090109001.mp3 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in women, especially after therapy is completed, a new study suggests. 2:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090115001.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Researchers have found a possible link between high levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and lower blood pressure in women. 1:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090115002.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that a mind-body therapy called Mensendieck somatocognitive therapy may reduce long-term (chronic) pelvic pain in women. The effects lasted several months after the treatment ended. 1:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090115003.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A diet rich in phosphate accelerated the growth of lung cancers in mice and may increase the risk of tumors in those predisposed to the disease, a preliminary study reports. 1:48 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090115004.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, New Products Stevia The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the use of Truvia™ and PureVia™, zero-calorie sweeteners made from the stevia plant, for use in foods and beverages. These newly approved sweeteners are purified forms of stevia called rebaudioside A. 2:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090123001.mp3 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Researchers have discovered that older adults who are in good physical shape may have a reduced risk of mental decline, likely due to healthy blood flow to the brain. 1:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090130001.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research A preliminary study calls into question what is known about bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and how it is removed from the body. BPA is a chemical commonly used in hardened plastics and is often found in baby bottles, water bottles and eyeglass lenses. 2:21 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090204001.mp3 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions In a recent study, older adults who reduced their calorie intake by about 30 percent performed better on memory tests. 1:46 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090204002.mp3 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Two new studies suggest that some foods and drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contain detectable levels of mercury, a toxic metal historically used as an antimicrobial. 3:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090204003.mp3 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study, published in the Journal of Geriatric Psychology and Neurology, suggests that low levels of vitamin D may be linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. 2:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090204004.mp3 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions The American Heart Association (AHA) released a new science advisory recommending that at least 5-10 percent of daily calories come from omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Other groups, including the European Commission (EU) and World Health Organization (WHO), have similar guidelines. 2:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090213001.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories According to a recent cross-section study, drinking two servings of regular soda daily may increase the risk of kidney damage in women. 1:38 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090220001.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions In a new study, children with peanut allergies experienced improved tolerance after taking low doses of peanut allergens that were gradually increased over time. 1:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090227001.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that calcium may help reduce the risk of digestive cancers in older adults. 1:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090303001.mp3 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A recent study suggests that supplementation with B-vitamins may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. 2:09 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090303002.mp3 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions In a recent study, working long hours was associated with decreased cognitive function in middle-aged adults. 1:42 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090303003.mp3 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions According to a new report from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), about one-third of the 12 most common adult cancers may be preventable by making healthy lifestyle choices. The report did not include cancers that could be prevented by not smoking. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090303004.mp3 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions Individuals with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to catch colds or the flu, a new study suggests. 1:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090313001.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may offer some benefit to children with autism. 2:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090320001.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that maggot therapy, a technique that uses live maggots to clean non-healing wounds, may be more painful and less effective for leg ulcers than standard treatment. 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090327001.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, drinking hot black tea may increase the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of esophageal cancer. 2:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090403001.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active component in marijuana, may help destroy brain cancer cells. 1:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090409001.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Music therapy is widely known for its mood-enhancing and stress-reducing effects. Some researchers now speculate that positive emotional responses to music may help restore vision in stroke patients. 1:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090409002.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories Researchers have found that fish living near waste water treatment plants in urban areas contained trace amounts of chemicals, including drugs used to treat allergies, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and mood disorders. 1:51 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090409003.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions An extract made from the African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) may help overweight people lose weight and lower their cholesterol levels, researchers report in the online journal Lipids in Health and Disease. 1:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090409004.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Product Advisories A recent study supports growing evidence that eating too much meat may be unhealthy. Researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute found that a diet rich in red and processed meats increased the risk of death, particularly from cancer and heart disease. 3:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090417001.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that drinking black tea and caffeinated coffee daily may be associated with a lower risk of endometrial cancer in women. Endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus and is most common among women who are between the ages of 60 and 70. 1:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090424001.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that teenagers who binge drink may damage the “white matter” in their brains. This area of the brain contains nerve fibers and is involved in transmitting messages between brain cells. If it is damaged, it may affect thinking and memory. 1:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090501001.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions White tea may have weight-loss effects, according to a new lab study published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. 1:15 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090508001.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories Several CAM organizations, including the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), are warning consumers about products that falsely claim to treat or prevent the H1N1 flu virus (swine flu). 2:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512001.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources The American Lung Association released its State of the Air: 2009 Report this month. The 10th annual report states that air pollution has significantly improved in some areas of the country, but major cities still have significant problems with pollutants. 2:22 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512002.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New animal research suggests that a noninvasive therapy called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may help treat chronic migraines. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512003.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Folic acid, or vitamin B9, may help treat allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. 2:09 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512004.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Pomegranate juice may be beneficial in men who have undergone standard treatment for localized prostate cancer, according to a long-term study presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association. 1:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512005.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No New evidence suggests that magnesium may help minimize nerve damage in newborns with low oxygen levels, a condition called perinatal asphyxia. 2:41 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090512006.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories New evidence suggests that magnesium may help minimize nerve damage in newborns with low oxygen levels, a condition called perinatal asphyxia. 2:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090522001.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that vitamin D may not decrease the risk of prostate cancer. 1:54 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090527001.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Natural Standard Chief Editor Dr. Catherine Ulbricht helped the Wall Street Journal separate fact from fiction in a recent news article about the Chinese herb astragalus. 1:52 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090604001.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that environmental pollution may be associated with liver disease in the United States. The new data supports earlier evidence linking liver disease to highly exposed chemical workers. 2:24 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090604002.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new research analysis published in the Lancet questions traditional recommendations for daily, low-dose aspirin therapy. 2:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090604003.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a compound in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may have beneficial effects in patients with chonic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090604004.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Learning relaxation and breathing techniques during pregnancy may not reduce the likelihood of needing an epidural or Caesarian section, researchers report in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090604005.mp3 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions An ointment made from comfrey root extract may significantly reduce acute upper and lower back pain, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090612001.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New laboratory evidence suggests that yellow alder (Turnera ulmifolia) extract may enhance the effects of antibiotics in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a type of bacteria that does not respond to treatment with certain antibiotics, including ampicillin (Principen®) and other penicillins. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090619001.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Matrixx Initiatives to stop selling three over-the-counter Zicam® products, marketed as cold remedies, after more than 130 people reported developing long-lasting or permanent loss of smell (called anosmia). The warning applies to: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel®, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs® and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product). 1:55 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090626001.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that breastfeeding may be linked to improved academic performance compared to formula feeding. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090710001.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that supplementation with the amino acid N-acetylcysteine may help reduce symptoms of trichotillomania, an impulse-control disorder that causes people to pull out hair from various body parts. 1:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090714001.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions According to a recent study published in Fertility and Sterility, foot reflexology may not significantly improve ovulation or pregnancy rates among women with fertility problems. 2:09 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090714002.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Cancer rates are generally lower among vegetarians compared to meat eaters, but a new study suggests that this may not apply to all types of cancers. 2:34 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090714003.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Early findings from a federal investigation suggest that there may be ethical problems with a large-scale study on chelation therapy, an alternative treatment in which chemical compounds are injected into the blood. According to the report from the U.S. Office for Human Research Protections, researchers did not properly inform the participants of potential health risks. The probe also revealed that some of the researchers have been disciplined by state medical boards, and at least three are convicted felons. 2:52 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090714004.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Two new studies suggest that being obese and eating a high-fat diet may both be associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. 3:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090724001.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence from a small study suggests that D supplements may improve symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a pattern of depression related to changes in seasons and a lack of exposure to sunlight. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090731001.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood may be associated with mood-altering affects in pregnant women. 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090804001.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions According to a new study, Alzheimer’s patients who have close relationships with their caregivers may experience slower mental and physical decline. These beneficial effects were similar to common Alzheimer’s drugs, including galantamine (Razadyne®), donepezil (Aricept®) and rivastigmine (Exelon®). 2:09 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090804002.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria naturally found in the body and commonly added to cultured milk products, may help prevent cold and flu viruses in children. 2:55 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090804003.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness In 2007, Americans spent nearly $34 billion out of pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to the National Health Interview Survey, (NHIS). CAM includes many different types of healthcare practices and products that are not generally considered to be conventional or allopathic medicine. 2:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090804004.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness This month, Natural Standard launched two new interactive tools to help clinicians and consumers make safer therapeutic decisions. 1:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090814001.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No New evidence suggests that an asparagus extract made from the shoots and leaves of the plant may increase enzymatic activity in the liver and improve the break down of alcohol. 1:58 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090817001.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements A new study presented at the American Chemical Society's 238th National Meeting suggests that the essential oil of common spices, including mint, clove, thyme and rosemary, may act as natural insecticides. 1:53 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090824001.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Early evidence suggests that compounds in marijuana called cannabinoids may help prevent prostate cancer cells from growing. 1:27 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090831001.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that serious financial debt may be associated with obesity. 2:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090909001.mp3 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Compounds in red wine may help reduce the risk of radiation-induced skin reactions in breast cancer patients, researchers report. 1:49 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090909002.mp3 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Vitamin C deficiency during the first weeks of life may impair early brain development, according to a new animal study. 1:12 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090909003.mp3 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Join Natural Standard's social networks on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to receive live updates on product launches, new publications, job openings, upcoming events, news feeds and more. 0:48 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090909004.mp3 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories Natural Standard Herbal Pharmacotherapy: An Evidence-Based Approach is now available for purchase. The book provides practical guidance on the use of herbal therapies for medical conditions. This reference tool will be an essential part of herbal pharmacy core curricula for all healthcare disciplines. 1:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast090921001.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Acupressure therapy plus diet and exercise plans may inhibit the development of diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, a report in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine suggests. 2:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091007001.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that yoga may help prevent dowager's hump, an age-related curvature of the upper spine. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091007002.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Vitamin D may help prevent falls in the elderly, according to a new analysis published in the British Medical Journal. The study supports earlier findings that vitamin D may improve balance, strength and bone health among older adults. 2:30 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091007003.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness Natural Standard subscribers are eligible to receive free handheld and desktop versions of the database for one year plus a 15 percent discount on Skyscape references. This offer is available until January 2010. 1:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091007004.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Major breast cancer organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute, are joining forces this month as part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month program. The campaign aims to increase awareness and promote research about the disease. 4:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091015001.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A recent review of scientific data suggests that vitamin B6, vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 may not help prevent heart attacks, strokes or death in people with heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091023001.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Drinking green tea may be protective against pneumonia, a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests. 2:22 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091030001.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that, contrary to popular belief, glucosamine may not slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis. 1:38 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091102001.mp3 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Pumpkin rinds contain a protein that may help fight against fungal infections, researchers report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 1:11 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091110001.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories New evidence suggests that daily nasal irrigation may increase the risk of sinus infections. 1:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091117001.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Lychee, a fruit native to Asia that is often used in desserts, may help treat a medical condition known as metabolic syndrome. 1:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091117002.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories 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. 3:27 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091117003.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Natural Standard research articles on medical conditions will be published regularly in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 1:55 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091117004.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Ss_moxibustion 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. 1:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091123001.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research Dr. Catherine (Kate) Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard Research Collaboration and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, will be a guest speaker on several upcoming radio shows. 2:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091209001.mp3 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Genomics & Proteomics, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that adult stem cells may help repair heart tissue that has been damaged by a heart attack. 1:55 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091209002.mp3 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Magnet and copper bracelets may not improve symptoms of osteoarthritis, researchers report in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091209003.mp3 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Fatty acid consumption may influence a person's risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis, researchers report. 2:51 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091209004.mp3 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions The top story on the Boston Healing Blog highlights Natural Standard as a premier resource for evidence-based information about integrative medicine. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091210001.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Pycnogenol®, a patented extract made from French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), may help prevent eye problems associated with diabetes, researchers report. 2:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091210002.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine Ss_menshealth Natural Standard launched a new Sports Medicine database this month to help meet the unique needs of athletes, coaches, trainers and healthcare providers. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091214001.mp3 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Milk thistle, a flowering plant that has traditionally been used as a liver tonic, may help reduce liver damage caused by chemotherapy, researchers report. 2:05 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast091230001.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions An extract from the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) may help improve symptoms of osteoarthritis, researchers report. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112001.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Phytochemicals in pomegranate may suppress aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen into estrogen and that has been implicated in hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, researchers report. 1:57 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112002.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine New evidence suggests that maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly may help prevent urinary incontinence in men who had their prostate glands removed. 1:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112003.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Natural Standard research articles on medical conditions will be published regularly in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2:30 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112004.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions St. John's wort, an herb commonly used to treat mild-to-moderate depression, may not improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), researchers report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112005.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Prevention magazine interviewed Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard Research Collaboration and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, to learn about the effectiveness of historical therapies that remain popular today. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112006.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Tobacco use may be associated with increased jaw pain in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, new evidence suggests. 2:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100112007.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine Natural Standard's latest book, Natural Standard Herb & Supplement Guide: An Evidence-Based Reference, is expected to hit bookstores this month. 0:59 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100121001.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Medical Conditions Exposure to the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) may be associated with thyroid disease in women, according to a new study. PFOA is a persistent organic chemical used in nonstick cookware and stain- and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics. 1:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100127001.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine New evidence suggests that electroacupuncture may help improve pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. 1:25 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100202001.mp3 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories The Wall Street Journal interviewed Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard and senior attending pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, to learn about the safety and effectiveness of detoxification foot pads. 1:45 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100208001.mp3 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, New Products, Product Advisories , Sports Medicine CBC News in Canada consulted Natural Standard for an investigative report on the controversial Herbal Magic® weight-loss program. 2:02 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100211001.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Drinking a few cups of hibiscus tea daily may help lower blood pressure, researchers report in The Journal of Nutrition. 1:44 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100211002.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that fish oil may be beneficial in adolescents and young adults who are at risk of developing psychotic disorders. 2:13 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100211003.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories A new analysis suggests that herbal supplements, such as Ginkgo biloba and garlic, may cause dangerous interactions when combined with heart medications. 2:28 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100222001.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients and health professionals not to use ear candles because they may cause “serious injuries,” even when used as directed. 1:49 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309001.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that acupuncture may help treat some of the common side effects of hormonal drugs called aromatase inhibitors. 2:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309002.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help lower the risk of developing breast cancer, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309003.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Natural Standard Review on GI Disorders Published A Natural Standard review article on gastrointestinal disorders is featured in the latest issue of Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2:01 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309004.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Red clover may improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in postmenopausal women, researchers report. 1:48 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309005.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, New Products, Product Advisories , Sports Medicine Patrick Morrison, an Honorary Professor of human genetics at the universities of Queens Belfast, Nottingham Trent and the University of Ulster, recently reviewed Natural Standard Herbal Pharmacotherapy: An Evidence-Based Approach in the Ulster Medical Society Journal, and called it “an excellent guide to herbal pharmacotherapies.” 1:26 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100309006.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergies In two small studies, peanut allergies improved in children who took low doses of peanut allergens that gradually increased over time. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100319001.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Environmental Resources, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Genomics & Proteomics, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, New Products, Product Advisories , Sports Medicine Natural Standard, an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies, 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 industry. The journal addresses important issues that meet a broad range of interests, not only in integrative healthcare, but also in academic, regulatory and industrial sectors. 1:33 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100407001.mp3 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine Orange juice may help prevent the negative effects of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1:43 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100407002.mp3 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No The Wall Street Journal interviewed Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, about relaxation beverages. These new drinks often contain herbal extracts or natural hormones and are designed to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100407003.mp3 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Environmental Resources April 22, 2010 marks the 40th annual Earth Day. To celebrate this event, many organizations are raising awareness about the importance of sustainable practices and promoting ecological awareness. 2:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100407004.mp3 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions New evidence suggests that a type of behavioral therapy that teaches time management and organizational skills, may be beneficial in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 1:35 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100407005.mp3 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Natural Standard Launches New Database Natural Standard launched a new Charts & Tables database that classifies natural products and medications based on their potential pharmacological properties. 1:02 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100419001.mp3 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Product Advisories Kanec USA Inc., is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall of Stud Capsules® for men (Lot #060607-01/060108-01 Exp 6-2013) because it contains an undeclared drug. 1:12 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100426001.mp3 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions A new animal study suggests that compounds in green tea may offer antioxidant protection in eye tissues. 1:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100511001.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Fish oil supplementation may not improve cognitive function in older adults, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100511002.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Some patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may experience fast-acting symptom relief from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with benefits lasting several weeks, researchers report in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 3:18 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100511003.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine A compound in peppers called dihydrocapsiate (DCT) may help promote weight loss, researchers reported at the annual Experimental Biology Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. DCT is structurally similar to capsaicin, another constituent found in hot peppers. 1:50 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100511004.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions An evidence-based systematic review of stevia by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration is featured in the latest issue of Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 1:47 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100521001.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions WBZ Boston News consulted Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to learn about relaxation drinks. These new drinks often contain herbal extracts or natural hormones and are formulated to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. 1:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100609001.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine New evidence suggests that by drinking milk after weightlifting, women may gain more muscle and lose more fat than by drinking energy drinks. 1:19 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100609002.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help prevent heart disease, but now new research suggests it may also be beneficial for people who already have heart problems. 2:17 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100609003.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine A new study suggests that ginger may help alleviate pain from exercise-induced muscle injury. 1:56 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100609004.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Contrary to popular belief, shark cartilage may not be an effective adjunct therapy for cancer, researchers report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2:10 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100609005.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions, New Products, Product Advisories Prepare for the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) with Mosby's Pharmacy Review for the NAPLEX. 1:20 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100618001.mp3 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions A new study suggests that a diet rich in simple carbohydrates may be linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. 2:08 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100709001.mp3 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Fish oil supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, researchers report in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 1:40 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100720001.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Health & Wellness New evidence suggests that in women trying to become pregnant using in vitro fertilization (IVF), acupuncture may not improve success rates. 1:37 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100720002.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions, Sports Medicine A recent study suggests that low doses of creatine may lessen exercise-related fatigue without increasing body weight. 1:53 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100720003.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Vitamin B6 and Arthritis High doses of vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, may reduce inflammatory markers associated with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2:30 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100720004.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Researchers in Maryland have found that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to poor diabetes control. 2:04 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100720005.mp3 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Glucosamine sulfate may not help alleviate chronic lower back pain, a new study suggests. 2:31 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100817001.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions Deep brain stimulation may be safe and beneficial for patients with early Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study. 1:36 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100817002.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk A recent analysis of scientific data suggests that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attacks. 1:39 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100817003.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Health & Wellness, Medical Conditions The Mediterranean diet may be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2:03 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100817004.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements, Medical Conditions Whole Grains for Heart Health Eating three servings of whole-grain foods daily may help reduce the risk of heart disease, researchers report. 1:32 http://naturalstandard.com/mp3s/podcast100817005.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Natural Standard No Allergy & Immunology, Evidence-Based Research, Foods, Herbs & Supplements Alcohol and Rheumatoid Arthritis A recent study suggests that rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may be less severe in people who consume alcohol compared to non-drinkers. 2:03