By: Jim English
Often considered an uncomfortable topic of discussion, chronic constipation is a common and potentially dangerous condition that everyone experiences at some point in life. A recent survey reveals that 33 percent of those over the age of 60 suffer from chronic constipation, resulting in millions of clinic visits...
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By: Jim English
Following the publication of our recent review article on Rehmannia in the last newsletter (article here) we've received numerous requests for a list of formulas containing this amazing herb. The following chart details the seven current Tango formulas that include Rehmannia, along with brief descriptions of how the herb contributes to the overall benefits of each formula.
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By: nutritionreview.org
Each Spring vast tracts of Rehmannia flowers spread across Asia, blanketing the landscape with gold and burgundy blossoms that seduce the eye while hiding their true beauty below, deep in the earth. The roots of the bell-shaped flowers of rehmannia glutinosa are among the most valuable of all essence herbs in...
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Cordyceps is a unique and rare form of fungus. Unlike many traditional medicinal mushrooms (e.g., ganoderma, shiitake, coriolus, tremella) that grow on trees, cordyceps begins life in the soil as spores that attach to caterpillars that have burrowed underground to hibernate in the winter. In the summer, Cordyceps emerges from the ground as a stalk that looks a bit like a blade of grass.
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Every year approximately 2 million American women enter perimenopause. While many experience relatively minor symptoms, about 30 percent experience moderate to severe symptoms lasting up to ten years. Perimenopause occurs when the ovaries begin to lose their ability to produce estrogen and progesterone.
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Despite its reputation as a vexing vine taking over countless backyards, Pueraria root (radix puerariae) – commonly known as kudzu – is a powerful healing herb that has traditionally been used to control blood sugar, tame inflammation, protect the heart and brain, and so much more....
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A little known, but potentially life-saving fact is that common medications deplete your body of a host of vital nutrients essential to your health. In this practical guide I'll show you how to avoid drug-induced nutrient depletion and discuss options for replacing nutrient-robbing medications with natural supplements.
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By: Kate Wright, M.A.
Coughing is one of the most obvious and indisputable signs of human illness. In addition to being the main cause for patient visits to doctors, over a billion dollars are spent each year on over-the-counter (OTC) cough remedies in the US. With so many people filling medical clinics and spending so much money seeking relief from this common malady, one wonders why the persistent sounds of sick, coughing people remains such a defining feature of Winter.
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By: J. English
Stress is one of the most common complaints in today's society, according to the American Psychological Association. Money and work are the two largest sources of stress for Americans, followed by the economy, family responsibilities, and personal health concerns. Chronic stress has been associated with increased susceptibility to viral, bacterial...
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By: Nutritionreview.org
Our fast-paced, interconnected world is seemingly fueled by non-stop, 24-hour news cycles that are a significant source of stress and anxiety. And while a little stress is a good thing (without it life would be uneventful and dull), chronic stress can build up to leave us feeling anxious, worn-out, short-tempered and depressed. These symptoms are manifestations of what is happening inside the body...
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By: J. English
The "acid" in "acid reflux" may not be the direct cause of damage to the esophagus as previously suspected, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA Medical Center. For more than 80 years, it has been assumed that stomach acid backing up through the esophagus damaged the lining of the esophagus by causing chemical burns...
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By: Jim English
The human brain is one of the most elegant and complex structures ever conceived. Comprising over ten billion neurons and supportive cells, no other organized structure — organic or silicon — can begin to match the sheer complexity and processing power of the human brain. It regulates virtually all life systems while...
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By: Jim English
While shedding a few hairs on a daily basis is normal, losing more than 100 hairs per day is considered excessive and may be an indication of a serious issue. Male-pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss, affecting roughly 40 million men in the US.
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By: Jim English
Tango Advanced Nutrition's herbal
formulas are based exclusively on
Tonic Herbalism – the practice of
combining traditional tonic herbs to
achieve a synergistic effect greater than what
can be obtained by taking individual herbs.
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By: Hyla Cass, M.D.
A little known, but potentially life-saving fact is that common medications deplete your body of a host of vital nutrients essential to your health. In this practical guide I'll show you how to avoid drug-induced nutrient depletion and discuss options for replacing nutrient-robbing medications with natural supplements.
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By: Transcribed from Cary Nosler's Wide World of Health show, broadcast April 4, 2010
Our guest today is John Steinke. John began his medical career as an acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in sports medicine. John's primary practice involved trauma care and performance enhancement for top athletes, including players for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.
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By: NUTRITONREVIEW.ORG
Over the last decade, numerous studies have shown that many Americans have low vitamin D levels and as a result, vitamin D supplement use has climbed in recent years. Vitamin D has been shown to boost bone health and it may play a role in preventing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.
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By: NUTRITONREVIEW.ORG
Antibiotic resistance is poised to spread globally among bacteria frequently implicated in respiratory and urinary infections in hospital settings, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study shows that two genes that confer resistance against a particularly strong class of antibiotics can be shared easily among a family of bacteria responsible for a significant portion of hospital-associated infections.
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