COVID-19
New Clinical Study Highlights Immune Response of Mushroom Mycelium Blend
A new clinical trial published in BMC Immunology by the University of California San Diego (UCSD) evaluated a combination of Fomitopsis officinalis (agarikon) and Trametes versicolor (turkey tail) mushroom mycelium (FoTv). The study reported that FoTv was well-tolerated and associated with measured immune-related biomarkers in the study population, suggesting the blend supports key select immune ...
DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Xlear
On March 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the United States District Court of Utah to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s lawsuit against Xlear (American Fork, UT) and its CEO Nathan Jones. In October 2021, FTC filed a lawsuit against Xlear and Jones alleging the company’s statements that its nasal spray could serve ...
The Many Things Ginger Can Do
Ginger is an incredibly valuable and versatile herb. New research is starting to show why. Killing Pain Ginger is useful for killing pain. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that safely improves period pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis of six controlled studies of ginger and painful periods found that, in all six of them, ...
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[Extra! Extra!] How Zoom Impacted the Beauty Market
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom and other types of video conferencing applications became the standard. According to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the use of video conferencing platforms skyrocketed, and people stared at their own faces more than ever before. Along with close-up views, came increased interest in achieving the best-looking skin and hair. Many ...
Nailed It!
Hair, skin and nail health is a marker for overall health. According to Liz Smith, RN, owner of Natural Path Silver Wings (Nashville, TN), cosmetic products that contain repair and restoration ingredients are a top request with consumers. “There is an ever-growing market for youth-retaining cosmetic skin products and especially all-natural formulas without harmful chemical ...
Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner
On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ...
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[Extra! Extra!] It’s Not Just Us! Science Shows That Animals Get COVID, Too
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published in Nature Communications. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the ...
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[Extra! Extra!] COVID-19 Causes Skin Disorders in Rare Circumstances
COVID-19 symptoms often vary from person to person, but coughing, fever and difficulty breathing are some of the most common issues. However, coronavirus has been shown to affect the skin in rare circumstances. Like chickenpox and measles, it’s possible for COVID patients to develop a severe rash that could be mistaken for hives. According to ...
AHCC for Immunity, HPV, COVID-19 and Lyme Disease
In October of 2022, Vitamin Retailer’s sister publication—Natural Practitioner—published my article, “The Use of AHCC in the Treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).” In the current article, I’m also going to review the value of this nutraceutical for HPV, but in addition I’ll be discussing AHCC’s value for immune function, COVID-19 and Lyme disease as well. ...
Jonathan Mitchell, Founder, Lyberate Nutrition
The seeds for Lyberate Nutrition (Salt Lake City, UT) were planted years ago with the founder, Jonathan Mitchell, being raised by a mother who was passionate about herbs and using natural supplements to assist the body in healing. After his sister was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and went through chemotherapy, Mitchell wanted to find ...
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