When we think of chronic illnesses, conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer are usually at the top of the list. Chronic pain is rarely, if ever, mentioned in this discussion. Statistically though, chronic pain sufferers far outnumber all three of these conditions combined. According to the Institute of...
The industry poured forth with loving tributes this week to the Chinese medicinal herb pioneer Bill Brevoort, who passed away on July 28 at his home in Kona, HI. He was 75 and had recently been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. “Bill was a truly amazing, brilliant, spiritual, one-of-a-kind man,” said...
When thinking of optimal nutrition, bone health may not be a first concern for most. After all, a condition like osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weaker and brittle, affects older adults, so why should a younger generation be concerned today? With up to 90% of peak bone mass being...
Many people across the U.S. are suffering from urologic conditions and diseases. The term “urologic diseases” describes a wide range of conditions, all related to the purifying and carrying of urine out of the body. About 33 million men, women, and children are affected by these conditions and struggle trying...
Company Description RidgeCrest Herbals is an award-winning developer and manufacturer of safe and effective natural remedies for a variety of specific health needs. A pioneer in the eclectic herbal tradition since the 1980’s, RidgeCrest Herbals utilizes formulations containing ingredients from Chinese, European, Native American, Ayurvedic (India) and other natural disciplines.
Los Angeles, CA — A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found evidence that supplementation with ashwagandha (specifically KSM-66 from Ixoreal Biomed) has an impact on memory and cognition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled pilot study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ashwagandha for improving...
Sure, April showers bring May flowers, but with the pretty botanicals in full bloom also come pollen, dust, mold, dander and all sorts of other allergens. And for many who suffer from allergies, this isn’t something that is only worrisome during the springtime. Typically allergies flare up with the changing...
Transparency is a buzzword that has been used a lot recently, but WholeFoods did get to experience firsthand the dedication to transparency from East Windsor, NJ-based Sabinsa Corporation and their parent company and counterpart in India, Sami Labs. We had the privilege of travelling to Bangalore, India to visit several...
We hear it all the time, “It’s not about going on a diet; it’s about making better lifestyle choices.” While this is absolutely true, implementing feasible changes that someone is more likely to stick with, rather than crack under the pressure, makes the weight loss journey not only more attainable...
According to the National Health Statistics Report, shoppers are turning to alternative medicine, not only as a complement to conventional care, but also as a sole means to help relieve pain from conditions that are impairing their health (1). Of the most commonly used are the roots, stems, flowers and...
