Richard A. Passwater PhDRichard Passwater, Ph.D. interviews Dr. Antti Arstila about the health benefits of Pycnogenol. Professor Arstila responds to questions about research connected with Pycnogenal, it's role in prevention, and the lack of adverse effects from it's use.
Russell E. DiCarloRussell E. DiCarlo interviews Beverly Rubik, Ph.D. about the challenges to acceptance of new ideas, as they are viewed as a direct assault on current beliefs. She gives examples related to academia and alternative medicine.
In Part I, Dr. Denham Harman shared the development of the free radical theory of aging with us. In Part II, he will discuss aspects of calorie restriction and free radical theory of aging, as well as heart disease and how you can help aging...
Russell DiCarlo interviews Stephen Covey about the four levels of empowerment - personal, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational. The conversation explores the importance of the conditions of trustworthiness, trust, and win-win performance...
David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHSerenoa serrulata Palmae Names: Sabal. Habitat: Eastern N. America. Collection: The berries of this impressive palm are gathered from September through until January. Part Used: Berries. Constituents: * Essential oil * Fixed oil, consisting of 25%...
Anemone pulsatilla Ranunculaceae Names: Pulsatilla, Wind Flower, Meadow Anemone. Habitat: Europe and parts of Russia, cultivated elsewhere. Collection: The stalks should be gathered at the time of floweringwhich is in March or April.. Part Used:...
Ephedra sinica Ephedraceae Names: Ephedra Habitat: China Collection: Gather the young branches in the autumn before the first frost, as the alkaloid content is then highest. They may be dried in the sun. Part Used: Aerial stems. Constituents:...
Allium sativum Liliaceae Habitat: Cultivated worldwide. Collection: The bulb with its numerous cloves should be unearthed when the leaves begin to wither in September. They should be stored in a cool dry place. Part Used: Bulb. Constituents:...
An abundance of research has been undertaken on this ancient plant, revealing a wide range of profound and important therapeutic effects. They can be grouped into cardiovascular, neurological and metabolic effects. Here we shall focus on the...
Eupatorium purpureum Compositae Names: Gravelweed, Joe-Pye Weed, Queen of the Meadow. Do not confuse with Boneset: Eupatorium perfoliatum Habitat: USA Collection: The root and rhizome should be dug up in the autumn after the plant has stopped...
