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Consumer Alert: Mr. Magic

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

According to the distributor, it will awaken your magical power.

But he FDA says Mr. Magic contains hydroxythiohomosildenafil and sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil (Viagra), the FDA-approved drug  for male erectile dysfunction (ED), making this product an unapproved drug. (more…)

Cholesterol/Lipids, Consumer Alert, Erectile Dysfunction, FDA/FTC, High Blood Pressure | Comments (0)

The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional. (more…)

CAM Education, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Homeopathy | Comments (0)

Consumer Alert: Prolatis

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The distributor of this product recommends to, “Be ready when the time is right!”

The FDA says not so fast. Prolatis contains “sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil [Viagra],… making Prolatis an unapproved drug.” (more…)

Cholesterol/Lipids, Consumer Alert, Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction, FDA/FTC, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure | Comments (0)

Review of aromatherapy to treat high blood pressure

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence and finds that more is needed. (more…)

Aromatherapy, High Blood Pressure, Prof. Ernst | Comments (0)

Krill oil effects in humans

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

A reader asked for a summary of the benefits of krill oil.

Most of the published literature is based on animal studies. But several researchers have studied humans. (more…)

Cholesterol/Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, PMS/Dysmenorrhea | Comments (0)

Lowering blood pressure with music-guided slow breathing

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Bradypnea (slow breathing) was studied by researchers at the University of Florence, in Italy. (more…)

Art, Music, Dance, High Blood Pressure, Relaxation | Comments (0)

Treating hypertension with time-released garlic tablets

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, in Moscow report that time-released tablets (Allicor) are more effective than regular garlic supplements (Kwai). (more…)

CAM Interactions, ConsumerLab, Garlic, High Blood Pressure | Comments (0)

Intensive behavioral weight loss lessens hot flashes

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse hot flushes during menopause, but the effect of weight loss on flushing is unclear.

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, studied overweight and obese women who complained of bothersome hot flushes. (more…)

Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Menopause, Obesity | Comments (0)

Review: Moxibustion to treat high blood pressure

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Moxibustion is a traditional East Asian medical therapy that uses heat generated by burning herbal preparations containing Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort or common wormwood) to stimulate acupuncture points.

Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated the evidence. (more…)

High Blood Pressure, Moxibustion, Prof. Ernst | Comments (0)

Fructose and the risk of high blood pressure

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Epidemiologic studies have inconsistently linked them.

Now, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center report an association using NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data. (more…)

Diet-Nutrition, E. DIETARY, High Blood Pressure | Comments (0)

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