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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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What is Cinnulin PF? – Ask the Pharmacist
Cinnulin PF is water-soluble extract made from cinnamon using two different varieties … Read more...
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What is the German Commission E? – Ask the Pharmacist
The German Commission E, formed in 1978, is a scientific advisory board … Read more...
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Did British pilots use bilberry during World War II to improve night vision?
You may have heard a story something like this. British Royal Air … Read more...
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New clinical trial finds Koreans need to check vitamin B12 levels
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and is essential for basic biochemical … Read more...
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Mangiferin found in mangoes lowers triglycerides in diabetes patients in a large clinical trial
Mangiferin is found in mangoes as well as several other plants including … Read more...
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Clinical trial finds a new mechanism for green coffee bean extract for weight loss
Obesity is known to contribute to a several life threatening diseases including … Read more...
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New study finds green tea has positive effects on brain function
Green tea has been consumed for thousands of years with many reported … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), an edible plant, lowers blood sugar in diabetes patients
Purslane is often considered a weed in the United States, however, around … Read more...
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Is mistletoe extract used in Europe to treat cancer patients?
The quick answer is yes. The original mistletoe refers to the species … Read more...
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Why was frankincense given as a gift to Jesus?
Frankincense is a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense … Read more...
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Nettles tested in a clinical trial for irritable bowel disease
Irritable bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 1.6 million people in the … Read more...
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How to make sumac spice in 3 steps!
Sumac is a spice popular in Middle Eastern cooking. Sumac provides a … Read more...
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Mango Basil Pesto Chicken – Recipe
This recipe use a combination of mango and basil, both known to … Read more...
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Basil
Basil is a leafy, fragrant annual with a bushy appearance. Basil leaves … Read more...
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What is the best way to store a juice to preserve antioxidants?
Fruits and berries are high in polyphenols including anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic … Read more...
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Lingonberry and other Scandinavian berries tested in human patients for increasing blood levels of quercetin
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) may not be a fruit that you … Read more...
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Phytochemicals from Actinidia fruits including kiwi identified in new study
The kiwi fruit originates from Asian and has become very popular for … Read more...
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Clinical trial with Goji berry tested for improving eye health
On average 15% of people over the age of 80 experience macular … Read more...