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New review details herbal, homeopathic and dietary supplements that increase bleeding risk; provides plastic surgeons screening and supplement management recommendations New York, NY (PRWEB) March 12, 2012 Herbal products, homeopathic medicines and dietary supplements are popular, but many cosmetic surgery patients are not aware that some of these supplements put them at risk for serious bleeding complications during and after surgery. Physicians from Loma Linda University conducted a...

Bioforce - Swiss Herbal Products Company Noted for Scientific and Clinical Research Recognized by American Botanical Council's for its continued investment in pharmacological and clinical research on key herbal products. To date Bioforce has at least 36 scientific studies, the majority having been published in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. (PRWEB) March 09, 2012 Bioforce is very pleased to announce that the nonprofit American Botanical Council has chosen Bioforce AG as the...

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has given its James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award in the newly designated consumer and popular books category to Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease. The book was written by Bharat B. Aggarwal, PhD, and Debora Yost, and published by Sterling Publishing in 2011. (Logo:...

MURRAY, Utah, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raspberry ketone supplements are flying off store shelves this week after TV's favorite health and wellness expert, Dr. Oz, crowned this all-natural supplement the "#1 Miracle Fat-Burner in a Bottle" on his Feb. 6 show. There's just one problem: due to overwhelming demand, most stores are sold out, or worse, gouging customers with outrageous prices to take advantage of those looking to add this powerful fat-burning supplement to their diet...

Swiss Herbal Products Company Noted for Scientific and Clinical Research AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council has announced that Bioforce AG is the recipient of its annual Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research Award. Bioforce AG is a Swiss herbal products manufacturer that spends approximately $1 million on pharmacological and clinical research each year, according to company sources. (Logo:...

AUSTIN, Texas, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) announces that Professor Djaja Doel Soejarto, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) is the recipient of this year's ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100430/DC95601LOGO) The award's namesake is ABC's co-founding Board of Trustees member, the late Prof. Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D. Dr....

Supplements like H-Control by Organic Health Labs and others are incorporating ancient herbs, immune stimulating mushrooms and EpiCor for common colds. This year seems the worst on record in many part of the US, so changing our approach is critical to good health. Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 28, 2012 Supplements like H-Control by Organic Health Labs and others are incorporating ancient herbs, immune stimulating mushrooms and EpiCor for common colds. This year seems the worst on record in...

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia's Botanical Microscopy Text Named Recipient of ABC's Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the recipient of its James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award in the reference and technical book category. The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia's Botanical Pharmacognosy: Microscopic Characterization of Botanical Medicines (CRC...

Article Notes History of Confusion of Skullcap with Germander AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The substitution and adulteration of skullcap with germander is a challenge that has plagued the herb industry in the United States and elsewhere for over 30 years, and the problem still persists today, according to an article in the Winter 2012 issue of HerbalGram (#93), which has just been released.(1) (Logo:...

MURRAY, Utah, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Bioscience announced today it has been named the #1 top-selling maker of all-natural diet formulas in the 2011 SPINS Topline report, skyrocketing to a 31 percent market share in the company's first-ever appearance on the report. In addition to ranking Number One in sales overall, Creative Bioscience's hCG 1234(TM) is the top selling product in the category for 2011, surpassing well-known brands like Irwin Naturals and Nature's Way...