Our NATURAL MEDICINE UPDATE
segments help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of
nutritional supplements and natural medicine products. Our experts
address the root causes of some of the most common health challenges,
and tell us about high-quality products that have performed well in
clinical trials. Before you begin your search for the product that's
right for you, start with one of our informative segments to point you
in the right direction.
 This season we profile the natural medicine expertise of Dr. Marcus Laux
-- a licensed naturopathic physician who has been clinically trained in
acupuncture, homeopathy, physical medicine, among other healing
modalities. He has appeared regularly in the media including CNN, BBC,
and Fox, and has served as the chairman for several scientific advisory
boards for companies in the field of natural medicine, nutrition, and
nutritional supplements. Official website>>
 Soft Tissue Repair with Cordia
If you've ever sprained an ankle, developed tennis elbow or spend a
weekend remodeling, you know that nagging soft tissue pain can take
forever to heal. What's more, the conventional medicine community often
prescribes synthetic medicines for relief, but with side effects you'd
probably just as soon avoid. But an all-natural alternative has arrived
based on centuries-old wisdom from Brazil.
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PhytoRich: Cordia Extreme
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 Supplements for Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a major problem looming over our society. It’s no
longer just an “old woman’s” issue and is increasingly affecting young
men and women in their 20’s and even late teens. Dr. Marcus Laux tells
us how a specific protein transforms stem cells into bone and
cartilage-building powerhouses. Assisting with this Osteo-Induction
process are new natural supplements that, when combined with weight
bearing exercise, are helping reduce the onset of osteoporosis and
joint problems.
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Ostinol FAQ
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 Skin Repair with AC-11
A thorn-bearing vine from the Amazon rainforest called Cat’s Claw is an
effective anti-microbial with immune-enhancing properties for helping
heal many discomforts from infections to infestations. Cat’s Claw also
shows major promise in improving DNA repair caused by oxidative stress
and in reversing UVB sunburn damage.
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Sotru: Sun Repair
PhytoRich: AC-11
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 Green Drinks
Dr. Marcus Laux has a prescription for making sure those healthy drinks
really are all they claim to be. For years, health enthusiasts have
been getting essential ingredients from green drinks, with algae's like
spirulina and chlorella, or cereal grasses like wheat and barley. But
Dr. Laux says we need to be careful because many of those green drinks
have ingredients that aren't so good for us.
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Sotru: Organic Greens
PhytoRich: Green Complete
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 Chocolate for Brain Health
A recent study shows that a cocoa-derived extract can actually improve
brain performance. Dr. Marcus Laux is a distinguished naturopathic
physician and author. He says researchers have found that certain
compounds in chocolate cause the brain to release endorphins, chemicals
that make us feel good. It turns out the right kind of dark chocolate
can do a lot more than satisfy a sweet tooth!
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SoTru: ChocoSlim
PhytoRich: ChocoSlim
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 Male Sexual Health
With Judith Orloff, MD and Marcus Laux, ND
If you're wondering whether we can have good, healthy, strong sexual
relationships as we age, the answer is absolutely yes! Dr. Marcus Laux
is a naturopathic physician, best-selling author and clinical professor
who's devoted years to exploring natural ways of achieving optimum
health. Dr. Judith Orloff is a psychiatrist, university professor and
best-selling author. They both agree that male sexual health depends on
a lot more than blood flow to a certain part of the body.
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 Natural Cold Medicines
Sinus Support for Children with Sinupret
Over-the-counter cold medicines for children have been in the headlines
in the last few years and the news has not been very good. At issue is
the safety of those products. Steroidal stimulants found in many of
these products have even resulted in some fatal reactions. The good
news is that now it’s possible to find herbal products that are safe
and deliver consistent results, and some have even been tested in
double-blind clinical trials.
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 The Future of Natural Medicine
New Breakthroughs in Phytopharmaceuticals
Phytopharmaceuticals are medicines made from plants. This means they
don’t contain the concentrated synthetic chemicals that comprise most
of the drugs we take today. Doctors Narindar Duggal and Marcus Laux
agree that while synthetic pharmaceuticals have great value in
emergency or short-term situations, both those results come with a
price tag that includes dangerous side effects. They say plant-based
pharmaceuticals are a far better way to support long-term well-being.
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Bionorica U.S.A.
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 Natural Decongestants
Solving Sinus Problems Without Chemicals
Roughly 40% of the general population suffers from what are called
“environmental sensitivities.” Dealing with sinus issues has become big
business – almost $3 billion in sales a year. But some products can
leave its users drowsy or anxious. Pharmacist Scott Berliner tells that
many sinus problems are chronic and people need a more holistic way to
bolster the immune system without the dangerous side-effects. He tells
us about several herbal and natural remedies that fit the bill.
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Life Science Pharmacy
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 Global Medicine Hunter
Plant Remedies from Around the World
Chris Kilham has one of the most unusual academic titles in the world:
“Explorer in Residence” at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
He’s an ethnobotanist, which means he studies the relationship between
people in plants. Chris travels to remote places like the Amazon
rainforest or the island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific to bring the
benefits of medicinal plants into mainstream American life.
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Chris Kilham
Official Website
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 Tomatoes Instead of Statins
Reducing the Dangers of Heart Disease
When it comes to medications, two out of the top three sellers in the
United States today are stain drugs. And that should be no surprise
because heart disease is a top killer in our country. The statin drugs
help prevent heart disease and help normalize our cholesterol. But Dr.
Alan Greene, a distinguished physician, nationally known author and
organic nutrition expert, says that the nutrient lypocene, which is
found in tomatoes and many red and orange foods, was even more
effective than statins at similar doses.
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Dr. Alan Greene's
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 Bone Health
Beyond Calcium
Calcium’s been a hot health topic in recent years because most of us
aren’t doing enough to keep our bones in tip-top shape. Unfortunately
the answer’s not that simple because we now know that consuming calcium
and absorbing it are two very different things. Now there is a new
natural ingredient that could be our new best friend – something called
short-chain fructooligosaccharides that’s been in use for 20 years in
various parts of the world, but is just now being introduced to foods
and drinks in the U.S.
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NutraFlora
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 Avoiding Colds and Flu
Natural Strategies
Dr. Neil Schachter has heard about every strategy in the book to avoid
colds and flu. He’s Director of Respiratory Care at Mount Sinai
Hospital in New York and author of The Good Doctor’s Guide to Colds and
Flu. He says the first thing to realize is that colds and flus are
viral infections. Among the 200 viruses that have been identified there
are now about 300,000 non-prescription cold remedies on the market. He
says most of these are aimed at dealing with the symptoms of cold and
flu, but says taking care of immune system is the best way to help us
get well and protect us from getting sick again.
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Cold FX
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