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Oscillococcinum and the Flu

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

The recent edition of Alternative and Complementary Therapies features a Natural Standard evidence-based review of Oscillococcinum®.
Oscillococcinum® (Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK HPUS) is a patented homeopathic preparation manufactured by a French-based company (Boiron Laboratories), marketed and widely used for the treatment and prevention of flu symptoms. It is a preparation of wild duck offal (heart and liver) that has undergone multiple dilutions, after which there are no actual molecules of the original duck tissues in the final product.
The review article provides systematic analyses of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology and dosing information.
In available clinical trials, Oscillococcinum® has been shown to reduce the severity and shorten the duration of flu symptoms within a few days. However, despite its modest effects for the treatment of flu, Oscillococcinum® is still lacking a plausible mechanism of action. Additional studies are warranted to evaluate its potential preventative effects.
For more information about Oscillococcinum®, please visit Natural Standard's Foods, Herbs & Supplements database.
To comment on this story, please visit Natural Standard's blog.
References:
Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine. www.naturalstandard.com
Ulbricht C, Chao W, Clark A, et al. Oscillococcinum: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2011;17(1):41-9. View Abstract

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Feeling the negative effects of stress?

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Friday, March 04, 2011

Tulsi is an adaptogenic herb which helps your body relieve the negative effects of stress and we now carry it in a tea. It is also abudant in antioxidants.

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3 New Products

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Wednesday, March 02, 2011

3 New Products have just arrived at the store:

Tart Cherry Juice

RAW Agave

RAW Antioxidants

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Newsletter

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Wednesday, March 02, 2011

We have published our first email newsletter. Please email AlternativeHealthFoodStore@gmail.com to receive.

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Buy organics in season to save money

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

By buying organics in season, you can save money. Look below to see what's available when.

What's in Season?

January
Pears
Brussels Sprouts

February
Pears
Asparagus
Brussel Sprouts

March
Strawberries
Asparagus
Brussel Sprouts

April
Strawberries
Asparagus
Peas

May
Blueberries
Peaches
Strawberries
Asparagus
Peas

June
Blueberries
Peaches
Strawberries
Asparagus
Peas
Tomatoes

July
Blueberries
Grapes
Peaches
Strawberries
Bell Peppers
Eggplant
Peas
Tomatoes

August
Apples
Grapes
Peaches
Pears
Strawberries
Bell Peppers
Eggplant
Peas
Tomatoes

September and October
Apples
Grapes
Peaches
Pears
Strawberries
Brussels Sprouts
Bell Peppers
Eggplant
Peas
Tomatoes

November
Apples
Peaches
Pears
Brussels Sprouts
Bell Peppers
Peas
Tomatoes

December
Grapes
Pears
Brussels Sprouts
Bell Peppers

(adapted from drozshow.com)

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Dr Oz Weight Loss Sundae

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dr. Oz Weight Loss Sundae

Ingredients

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

1 banana

1/2 cup strawberries

Unsweetened coconut, to taste

Ground flaxseed, to desired consistency

Matcha green tea powder, to taste (available at Alternative Health Food Store)

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