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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 make Burdock tea in 4 steps
Burdock root is well known to have a variety of biological activities … Read more...
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Clinical trial tests olive oil enriched with polyphenols for improving HDL
Phenols in olive have been linked to a variety of health benefits … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Balsam Poplar
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Clinical trial determines if lycopene from whole tomatoes or tomato paste is absorbed better
Lycopene is one of the main carotenoids naturally found in tomatoes providing … Read more...
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Herbal Pharmacy – Balsam fir
The balsam fir (Abies balsamea), also commonly known as a … Read more...
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Strawberry drink reduces markers of inflammation in clinical trial
Diets have been linked to inflammation with some meals increasing inflammation while … Read more...
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How to infuse olive oil in 5 steps
Herb-infused olive oil is a light, tasty way to add flavor to … Read more...
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Theaflavins from tea are converted to more healthy compounds!
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water and … Read more...
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Could coffee be the next big dietary supplement?
As with many things we eat or drink there tends to be … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Virgin olive oil with thyme improves antioxidant protection in high cholesterol patients
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Results of a clinical trial: Can caffeine make you sprint faster?
Athletes, especially competitive athletes if tested, had to have urine levels less … Read more...
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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) isoflavones could be helpful for reducing menopause hot flashes
Almost 1 out of every 2 women will experience hot flashes when … Read more...
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7 Surprising health benefits of papaya leaf
Papaya is a yellow-orange fruit grown in the tropical regions of the … Read more...
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Clinical trial results of the essential oil ingredient linalool for carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of neuropathy. Conditions often … Read more...
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Ask the Pharmacist “Can valerian root cause vivid dreams?”
Valerian root is a popular herbal for helping people fall asleep. In … Read more...
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Milk thistle tested in clinical trial for improving mucositis in cancer patients
Mucositis is a complication in patients receiving radiation to their head and … Read more...
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Herb based product to treat arthritis for your dog? Results of a clinical trial
Arthritis is a common problem in people and in dogs. The technical … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Jujube fruit improves lipid profile in diabetes patients
Jujube fruit sometimes called jujuba is also known as red date, Chinese … Read more...
