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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 the best dietary supplements? Part 1 – The ingredients
With more than 70% of plant material for dietary supplements grown outside … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Valerian Root evaluated for improving sleep quality in women
Valerian root is the most commonly used herb to help people fall … Read more...
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Marijuana use during pregnancy: Does it have a negative impact on a child’s educational achievement?
Proponents of marijuana suggest there are many benefits of regular or occasional … Read more...
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Passionflower may help you fall asleep based on results of a clinical trial
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnate) has a long history of treating anxiety … Read more...
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New double blind placebo controlled study evaluates elderberry for reducing symptoms of cold and infection during air travel
There may be a few simple steps that you can take to … Read more...
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Benefits of fiber for blood sugar revealed in an 8 week study with type 2 diabetes patients
Diabetes and high blood sugar is a growing problem in the United … Read more...
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Does high dose green tea extract help with weight loss – results of a clinical trial
A variety of weight loss products are formulated with green tea and … Read more...
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How well are polyphenols from red raspberry absorbed?
An important question when eating red raspberries is know how well the … Read more...
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7 Surprising facts about spinach
There are many benefits of spinach to support a healthy lifestyle. You … Read more...
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Health benefits of thyme
Thyme is an herb that is related to the mint family and … Read more...
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Tecrium polium reduces painful menstrual cycles in clinical trial
Felty germander (Tecrium polium) is a perennial grows in rocky … Read more...
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Clinical trial shows the polyphenol hesperidin improves HDL in patients after a heart attack
Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in a variety of edible plants, especially … Read more...
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What are the health benefits of mangos?
We have all heard of beta-carotene, one of the yellow color in … Read more...
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Benefits of freeze dried strawberry powder on heart health tested in overweight 14-18 year olds
Diets high in fruits and vegetables can help delay the onset of … Read more...
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Quercetin: A strategy for reducing uric acid levels in gout patients
Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is caused by the formation of … Read more...
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Drugs from city wastewater found in common garden vegetables
The contamination of plants with prescription drugs and over the counter drugs … Read more...
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Licorice extract studied for improving symptoms in stroke patients
Licorice is extracted from the root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza … Read more...
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Cinnamon for seasonal allergies?
Not only does cinnamon smell good but a recent clinical study may … Read more...