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His research on plant medicine has led to more than 45 publications and abstracts. This research has been presented at international meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
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Butterbur extract compared to fexofenadine for allergies in a large clinical trial
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. Symptoms include … Read more...
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10 herbs and plants that lower blood pressure naturally
Are you looking for an easy way to lower your blood pressure … Read more...
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Combination of Lemon Balm and Valerian root studied in clinical trial for sleep disorders
According to the CDC 50 to 70 million people in the US … Read more...
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Can grape seed extract improve your antioxidant status in just one day?
Reactive oxygen species are a normal part of life, however, problems begin … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Does lavender essential oil by mouth reduce migraines?
Migraines affect 38 million men, women, and children in the United States … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Bitter melon extract helps regulate blood sugar
Diabetes in the United States it is estimated to afflict 29.1 million … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Flax seed oil tested for lowering bad cholesterol
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an omega 3 fatty acid found in plants … Read more...
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A new clinical trial evaluated algae oil as an alternative to fish oil for Omega 3 fatty acids
Plant based diets have been reported to have many benefits including reducing … Read more...
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New research finds hummus provides antioxidants
A staple of the Mediterranean diet is the Middle Eastern dip hummus. … Read more...
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Compounds in Shiitake mushroom reduces cholesterol production
A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Phytochemical from goldenseal reduces inflammation in patients with acute coronary syndrome
A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology … Read more...
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What’s the difference between herbs and spices?
Often we see a recipe call for herbs and spices but are … Read more...
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Can grape juice improve brain function?
Increased stress can impair brain function and raise blood pressure. Polyphenols from … Read more...
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Do the growing and post-harvest conditions change the antioxidant levels in cabbage and kale?
We should never be under the impression that all cabbages or all … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: Red wine onion extract improves antioxidant and cholesterol status
Red wine has long been known to provide antioxidants along with research … Read more...
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Clinical Trial: High dose or low dose black tea for type 2 diabetics?
The principle feature of Type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar that … Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease IL-6, a marker of inflammation
Inflammation has been suggested by many as the first event in many … Read more...
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?