http://naturalstandard.com/current_news.xml Natural Standard News channel Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:40:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Natural Standard 720 http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202008.asp Healthy People Co. has voluntarily recalled some of its weight loss supplements after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the undeclared drugs sibutramine and tadalafil in these products.Sibutramine is a type of central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, also called psychomotor stimulants or u For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202007.asp The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently posted a notice that Pfizer, Inc. has voluntarily recalled certain packages of Lo/OvralŽ-28 and Norgestrel and ethinyl Estradiol birth control tablets because they may have been packaged in a way that makes them ineffective as a form of contracepti For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202006.asp Weight loss may reduce the risk of urinary problems for individuals with diabetes, according to a new study.Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce enough insulin and properly break down sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose comes from For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202005.asp The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the manufacturers of the weight-loss supplement AlmasedŽ that statements on the company's website, as well as in a "Weight Loss Program" booklet, are incorrectly and illegally promoting the weight-loss supplement as a drug to treat diabe For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:30:30 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202004.asp Acupuncture may increase the success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new study.The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Research on the effectiveness of acupunctur For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202003.asp A new study suggests that women who consume high quantities of animal fat during preganancy may have an increased risk of gestational diabetes.Some women develop gestational diabetes late in pregnancy. Although this form of diabetes usually disappears after the birth of the baby, women who have had gesta For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202002.asp Natural Standard is offering a series of upcoming complimentary webinars on integrative medicine. Natural Standard offers these impartial webinars as an informational public service. All webinars are recorded and archived at www.naturalstandard.com/webinars.Bijan Bandani, PharmDc, presents an overview of For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201202001.asp Natural Standard is offering a series of upcoming complimentary webinars on integrative medicine. Natural Standard offers these impartial webinars as an informational public service. All webinars are recorded and archived at www.naturalstandard.com/webinars.Dr. Eugene R. Zampieron, ND, MH(AHG) is a medic For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201054.asp Supplementation with PycnogenolŽ may improve skin hydration and elasticity in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.PycnogenolŽ is the registered trade name for a patented water extract of the bark of the French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica), which grows in coastal southwester For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201053.asp The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a warning to consumers that certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, manufactured by Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, are being recalled because they may contain undeclared soy allergens.In general, soy contains many dietary components that are thought to provi For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:30:05 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201052.asp Soy isoflavones may help reduce urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), according to a recent study.Isoflavones are a class of phytoestrogens; other classes include flavonoids, coumestans, and lignans. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring chemicals in plants with estro For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201051.asp The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently issued new rules concerning the types of foods served to students in kindergarten through 12th grade at school. Currently the nutritional standards for school meals are set forth by the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The new rul For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201050.asp Drinking enriched skim milk may reduce inflammation associated with gout, according to a new study.Milk is an important source of calcium. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is mostly found in the teeth and bones. This element is important for muscle contraction, blood vessel cons For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:12 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201049.asp High fructose consumption may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease in adolescents, according to a new study.Fructose is found in foods such as honey. Honey is a sweet, viscid fluid produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera) from the nectar of flowers. It is generally recognized as safe, but For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:30:27 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201048.asp Meditation may improve mood and anxiety for patients with memory loss, according to a new study.Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in spiritual traditions, particularly in Eastern philosophical and religious practi For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:30:30 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201047.asp The Wall Street Journal recently consulted Natural Standard to discuss the available scientific evidence on citicoline, a natural molecule thought to affect brain function.Citicoline was originally developed and launched by Ferrer International, S.A. for the treatment of stroke. Manufactur For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201046.asp Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may increase longevity for the elderly, according to a recent study.The Mediterranean diet is based on the healthy eating and lifestyle habits of the people living in southern Italy, the Greek island of Crete and other areas of Greece in the early 1960s. The diet generall For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:04 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201045.asp LEASA Industries Co., Inc. has recalled 346 cases of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts after determining the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Furthermore, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., a grocery chain that sells LEASA products, has announced a recall of other LEASA products, including LEASA Broccoli Sp For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:30:19 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201044.asp Vitamin D supplementation may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduce their risk of complications, according to a new study.Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium. It is found in sources such as fish, fortified milk and eggs. Deficiency in this vit For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:03 GMT http://naturalstandard.com/news/news201201043.asp Strontium ranelate may be a more efficient osteoporosis drug than alendronate, according to a recent study.Strontium is a metallic element that has properties similar to those of calcium. The body can easily incorporate strontium into bones and tooth enamel. Strontium ranelate is a frequently prescribed For more information, visit www.naturalstandard.com. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:30:03 GMT