Noteworthy Facts
Did You Know?
June 5, 2009
Did you know that Acupuncture tends to have minimal side effects, if any. Relatively few complications from acupuncture have been reported to the FDA.
May 15, 2009
Did you know there are many types of meditation, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Generally, a person who is meditating uses certain techniques, such as a specific posture, focused attention, and an open attitude toward distractions. Meditation may be practiced for many reasons, such as to increase calmness and physical relaxation, to improve psychological balance, to cope with illness, or to enhance overall wellness.
April 8, 2009
Did you know red wine is a rich source of biologically active phytochemicals, chemicals found in plants. Particular compounds called polyphenols found in red wine-such as catechins and resveratrol-are thought to have anti oxidant or anti cancer properties.
March 23, 2009
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body uses to protect nerves, make cell tissues and produce certain hormones. All the cholesterol your body needs is made by your liver. Cholesterol in the food you eat (such as eggs, meats and dairy products) is extra, and too much cholesterol can have negative impacts on your health. find out more...
February 10, 2009
Did you know that whole medical system is a general term for medical and health care systems that employ practices from among the following four domains: mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine.
January 05, 2009
Did you know that ginkgo seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and cooked seeds are occasionally eaten. More recently, ginkgo leaf extract has been used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
December 08, 2008
Did you know that CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, and alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
November 21, 2008
Through the leadership efforts of Dr. Dwight M. Nance, we are currently researching the health effects of the juice of the high anti-oxidant Goji berry. There has been great interest over the past few years as to whether these berries (such as acai or goji) can potentially increase energy and improve health. We hope to have some preliminary trends and results by the spring of 2009. Stay tuned...
November 14, 2008
We are currently looking at the effects of probiotics on gastrointestinal health. Probiotics are defined as live organisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. You may have seen TV ads this year promoting yoghurt-type products to help with digestion and regularity. This clinical trial is focused on determining the therapeutic effects of probiotics in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS FOR THIS CLINICAL STUDY. IF YOU HAVE MILD TO MODERATE ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY
PLEASE CONTACT our Research Coordinator, Herlinda Bergman (714-456-7090) for further information.
*Subjects will be compensated for participating in the study.