The C.A.M. Report
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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    Archive for the 'Black Chokeberry' Category

    Review: Black chokeberry

    Saturday, June 25th, 2011

    Products derived from the black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, are claimed to be beneficial in disorders or diseases associated with oxidative stress. But these claims are based primarily on laboratory and animal research.

    Researchers at Hebrew University, Jerusalem reviewed the evidence in people. (more…)

    Alzheimer's Dementia, Black Chokeberry, Fatigue, Heart Disease, Herbals, Parkinson's | Comments Off on Review: Black chokeberry

    Measurable benefits of berries in people

    Monday, May 4th, 2009

    The results of this study by researchers in Finland are important because they reflect actual risk factors for heart disease. (more…)

    Black Chokeberry, Cholesterol/Lipids, Diet-Nutrition, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Vitamins | Comments Off on Measurable benefits of berries in people