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ConsumerLab lists the top-rated vitamin and supplement brands
Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 10,260 responses collected in November, 2011.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health
Tagged herbs, natural medications, natural medicines, supplements, vitamins
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Physician says proposed FDA regulations on supplement industry not enough
FDA The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “A new proposal to toughen the Food and Drug Administration’s power to regulate dietary supplements has the makers of vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts up in arms.”
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Tagged dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, supplements
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Do African mango supplements help with weight loss?
African mango supplements are touted to help shed pounds, but do they really work?
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged African mango, dietary supplement, nutritional supplements, Obesity, supplement, supplements, weight loss
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Do nitric oxide supplements make muscles bigger and increase endurance?
Nitric oxide supplements are widely used for bodybuilding and athletic performance, but do they really work?
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Tagged athletic performance, bodybuilding, endurance, L-arginine, nitric oxide, performance, sports performance, supplements
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Study finds thyroid supplements may be dangerous
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports on a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association, which examined 10 brands of over-the-counter “thyroid support” dietary supplements and found “nine contained an animal hormone.”
Vitamin studies spell confusion
The alphabet soup of vitamin studies making headlines in the last few weeks has left more than one head spinning, and most clinicians scrambling for answers. As the dust begins to settle, physicians seem to agree on one bit of … Continue reading
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Tagged dietary supplements, multivitamins, supplements, vitamins
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Some supplements associated with increased risk of death in older women
More than half of American adults take dietary supplements. Now a major new study finds that supplements either do no good or increase the risk of dying from cancer or heart disease.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged calcium, dietary supplements, iron, multivitamins, selenium, supplements, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E
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Some women still using dangerous weight-loss supplements
One of the most potentially dangerous category of supplements to take, at least in the U.S., is the category of weight loss supplements. Now there’s news that an over-the-counter diet pill and tea that were banned from the market nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged dietary supplements, dieting, supplements, weight loss
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FDA advises against purchasing drinks sold as supplements for sexual enhancement
It seems that there are new warnings almost weekly from the FDA regarding potential dangers of certain over-the-counter natural medications (herbs, vitamins, or supplements). The reason is that these substances are virtually unregulated here in the United States and unscrupulous … Continue reading
Consumer Reports Finds 12 Supplements with Unsafe Ingredients
ABC World News reported, “Dietary supplements are a $27 billion a year business in this country, but Consumer Reports has an alert” on “supplements the magazine says can be dangerous to your health.” Consumer Reports’ Nancy Metcalf said, “With the dozen … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged aconite, bitter orange, chaparral, colloidal silver, coltsfoot, comfrey, country mallow, dietary supplement, dietary supplements, germanium, kava, lobelia, nutritional supplements, silver, supplement, supplements, yohimbe
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U.S. Dietary Supplements Often Contaminated: Consumer Reports
Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to a report from the trusted Consumer Reports. Here are the … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerlab, dietary supplement, nutritional supplements, supplement, supplements
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GAO study reveals contaminants in herbal supplements
Today I’m in Orlando, Florida, where I’ll be speaking to the Florida Academy of Family Physicians on this exact issue. And, I find that most of my patients and most physicians are simply unaware of the danger. The New York … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerlab, herbs, natural medicines, supplements, vitamins
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Stricter government oversight of dietary supplements may be moving closer – thank goodness
Whenever I give talks on natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements), whether to healthcare professionals or laypersons, people seem shocked to learn that these substances are virtually unregulated in the United States. I’ve written about the many problems this causes … Continue reading
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Tagged herbal remedies, herbs, natural medications, natural medicines, supplements, vitamins
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Some herbal supplements associated with dangerous blood lead levels in women
Reuters Health carried a very interesting report indicating that some herbal supplements may boost the levels of lead in the blood of women. A study, published in November showed that among 12,807 men and women age 20 and older, by … Continue reading
Physician calls for increased FDA regulation of dietary supplements
In my book, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, I lament the lack of regulation of dietary supplements in the U.S. Because of this lack, it’s very difficult for consumers to know, when it comes to herbs, vitamins, and supplements, if … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, alternative therapies, alternative treatments, complimentary and alternative medicine, herbs, natural medications, supplements, vitamins
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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 8 – Alternative Medicine
In my latest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize these ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly healthy life. Under The Essential of Self-Care, teach what I call “The 10 Commandments … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, alternative treatments, complimentary and alternative medicine, herbs, natural medications, supplements, vitamins
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Americans spend about $34 billion annually on alternative medicine. How can you make wise decisions in this area?
USA Today reports that, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, “while Americans may complain about the high cost of healthcare, they’re still willing to shell … Continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, alternative therapies, CAM, CAM practitioners, chiropractors, complimentary and alternative medicine, Echinacea, glucosamine, massage therapy, supplements
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Trustworthy consumer websites for NATURAL MEDICATION info (herbs, vitamins, and supplements)
How can you make informed choices about natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements)? For one thing, don’t get your information from ads or labels! There is almost no regulation in the U.S. on these products. So, where can you turn? … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Medicine, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, consumerlab, herbs, natural medications, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, supplements, vitamins
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Dr. Walt’s Most Popular Blog Entries – Quarter 1 – 2009
Here are the most popular blogs, based upon blogs that you’ve read, over the first three months of 2009. The most popular blog was “Is It a Cold or Sinus Infection? How to Tell the Difference” and the second most … Continue reading
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Tagged adult stem cell, Bible, cold, colds, discipline, embryonic stem cell, embryonic stem cell research, embryonic stem cells, embryonic-like stem cells, embryos, faith, fasting, herb, herbs, hot flashes, menopausal symptoms, menopause, missed vaccination, multivitamins, natural medications, sinus infection, sinusitis, spanking, spirituality, stem cell research, supplements, vaccination, vaccinations, vaccine, vaccine myth, vitamins
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