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Dr. Johnson is a tenured associate Professor and licensed Pharmacist. He earned his PharmD and PhD at the University of Wisconsin where he also completed a clinical research fellowship evaluating different plants for medicinal uses.
His research has led to more than 45 publications and published related to plant medicine. He has presented some of his research findings at international scientific meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
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How to buy good olive oil
Study after study has shown that populations that consume more olive oil … Read more...
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Does ginger reduce upset stomach from antibiotics?
Ginger is used in a variety of south Asian and Southeast Asian … Read more...
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Asian plum extract tested in healthy subjects on markers of liver function and cholesterol
Asian plum (latin Prunus mume), also known as Japanese apricot, is … Read more...
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A clinical study evaluated dill for reducing labor pains
Pickles are a popular craving for pregnant women. A new clinical trial … Read more...
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New study suggests many Ginkgo biloba supplements are low quality
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is one of the most popular herbal products … Read more...
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Quaker Oats being sued for $5 million for pesticide use in ‘100% Natural’ oatmeal
In a class action federal lawsuit a Brooklyn man has targeted Quaker … Read more...
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Are pregnant women getting enough vitamin B12?
During pregnancy there is a significant increase in the nutrient requirements of … Read more...
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What are proanthocyanidins?
Proanthocyanidins (pronounced ‘pro-ann-tho-sai-an-i-dins’) are a diverse class of phytochemicals present in the … Read more...
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Can a cranberry supplement prevent UTIs in women after a visit to the hospital?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections acquired … Read more...
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Should I use minced garlic from a jar?
Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of those interesting ingredients that … Read more...
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Do cranberries prevent a UTI after a surgery?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections acquired … Read more...
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What is the average daily intake of flavonoids in U.S. adults?
A diet high in fruits and vegetables has consistently shown to be … Read more...
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Has fiber been studied to reduce the risk of irritable bowel disease?
What makes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) so difficult is that there is … Read more...
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Could a single curry meal improve your blood vessel function?
We have all heard an apple a day will keep the doctor … Read more...
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Are green tea and black tea the same?
When we say ‘tea’ we are referring to a drink that come … Read more...
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Orange peels: What are they good for?
A twitter picture of peeled oranges in a plastic container from Whole … Read more...
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Unlocking the mystery of tomato allergies
It is nearly impossible today to not know someone with a food … Read more...
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What’s in curry and why is it good for you?
First, what’s curry? It’s actually a mixtures of spices with the most … Read more...