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Narrow Lead for GMO Labeling in Oregon, Opposition in Colorado

By Erik Goldman

For many people, next week’s midterm elections are about which party will control Congress and they’re watching midwestern and southern states very closely. For those concerned with nutrition, health, and the environment all eyes are on Oregon and Colorado–the current frontlines in the political battle for mandatory labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients. On […]

Honeybees Are Allies in Fight Against MRSA

By Kristen Schepker | Assistant Editor

Swedish researchers recently discovered unique lactic acid bacteria in fresh honey and in the honey-producing organs of bees that are strongly active against several virulent human pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

AARM Conference to Highlight Gut-Gland Connections

By Erik Goldman

As the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine (AARM) gears up for its 12th annual conference this fall in Santa Fe, HPC caught up with AARM conference founder & director, Michael Friedman, ND, for a preview of what’s on offer at this year’s gathering. HPC: Michael, are you most excited about in this year’s […]

To Improve Calcium’s Efficacy, Add a Side of Collagen

By Erik Goldman

A fixed-dose combination of calcium and collagen, when taken daily along with vitamin D slows bone loss to a greater extent than calcium and vitamin D alone, in post-menopausal women vulnerable to osteoporosis. The combination, known commercially as KoACT, provides 5 g of calcium-chelated, hydrolyzed collagen, along with 500 mg of elemental calcium and 200 […]

Stock Up on Potassium Iodide, NY Governors Urge

By Erik Goldman

Two former New York State governors joined with a group of prominent physicians and public health advocates to urge the state’s residents to stock up on potassium iodide, just in case there’s a disaster at of New York’s nuclear power plants. Of particular concern is the Indian Point Energy Center, located on the Hudson River, […]