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  • Lack of effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on cholesterol
  • The reality of herbal supplement contamination
  • Review: Vitamin D supplements fail to change bone density
  • Cannabis effective in patients with Crohn’s disease?
  • Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis

Monthly Archives: October 2013

Cholesterol/Lipids, Hibiscus, High Blood Pressure

Lack of effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on cholesterol

10/30/2013 JR

hisbiscus_0Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (roselle, red sorrel; Arabic: karkade) grows as large shrubs or small trees that produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers promoted to reduce cholesterol levels.

Researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed the data on its effectiveness and safety. Continue reading Lack of effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on cholesterol →

Genetics, Herbals

The reality of herbal supplement contamination

10/17/2013 JR

little-guy2Adulteration of herbal products is common and a threat to consumer safety.

Researchers from Canada and India are the latest to investigate the integrity of herbal products. Continue reading The reality of herbal supplement contamination →

Bone Fracture, Calcium, Elderly, Vitamin D

Review: Vitamin D supplements fail to change bone density

10/11/2013 JR

vitamind-150x150Almost half of older adults take vitamin D with or without calcium.

Researchers at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, in Australia, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Vitamin D supplements fail to change bone density →

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Marijuana (Cannabinoids)

Cannabis effective in patients with Crohn’s disease?

10/09/2013 JR

Marijuana1-150x150Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, focus on the positive in this small study. Continue reading Cannabis effective in patients with Crohn’s disease? →

Copper, Magnets, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases

Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis

10/01/2013 JR

MAGNETIC-BRACELET-150x150Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers at The University of York, in the UK studied their effects. Continue reading Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis →

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point

About this web log

This blog ran from 2006 to 2016 and was intended as an objective and dispassionate source of information on the latest CAM research. Since my background is in pharmacy and allopathic medicine, I view all CAM as advancing through the development pipeline to eventually become integrated into mainstream medical practice. Some will succeed while others fail. But all are treated fairly here.

About the author

John Russo, Jr., PharmD, is president of The MedCom Resource, Inc. Previously, he was senior vice president of medical communications at www.Vicus.com, a complementary and alternative medicine website.

Common sense considerations

The material on this weblog is for informational purposes. It is not medical advice or counsel. Be smart, consult your health professional before using CAM.

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  • Lack of effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on cholesterol
  • The reality of herbal supplement contamination
  • Review: Vitamin D supplements fail to change bone density
  • Cannabis effective in patients with Crohn’s disease?
  • Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis

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