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Feline Pine Announces National 'Take Your Cat to the Vet Day' August 22

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cats seem so independent, it's easy for their owners to get caught up in work, family and every day life and forget to bring them into the veterinarian for regular annual exams. In a recent national survey conducted in Spring 2009 by F...

Study demonstrates the anti-inflammatory properties of pine bark extract

(July 15, 2009) HOBOKEN, NJ A recent study published in International Immunopharmacology , reveals why Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pain associated with various healt...

Study Demonstrates the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Pine Bark Extract on Inflammatory Mediators COX-2 and 5-LOX

HOBOKEN, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study published in "International Immunopharmacology," reveals why Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pa...

RingingCedarsofRussia.org Releases Pine Nut Oil Research Showing That Digestive and Stomach Disorders Respond to Unique Super Food: Siberian Pine Nut Oil

RingingCedarsofRussia.org released research this month demonstrating why the cold pressed oil of Siberian Cedar nuts, also known as Pinus Sibirica, has been considered an ancient super food. In a clinical trial conducted by Professor A. B. Krivosheev from the City Clinical Hospital of Novosibirsk...

Study shows pine bark reduces jetlag

A new study published in the journal of Minerva Cardioangiologica reveals Pycnogenol, pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces jetlag in passengers by nearly 50 percent. The two-part study, consisting of a brain CT scan and a scoring system, showed Pycnogenol lowered symptoms ...

Study Shows Pine Bark Reduces Jetlag

Pycnogenol(R) cut jetlag symptoms in half for passengers taking 7- to 9-hour flights HOBOKEN, N.J., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the journal of Minerva Cardioangiologica reveals Pycnogenol(R), pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree,...

Study shows pine bark naturally reduces cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics

A new study published in the May 2008 (volume 8, issue 25) edition of the journal of Nutrition Research shows Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, reduces blood sugar in type II diabetes patients, allows people to lower their an...

Study Shows Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Diabetics

Pycnogenol(R) improved diabetes control and reduced antihypertensive medications HOBOKEN, N.J., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the May 2008 (volume 8, issue 25) edition of the journal of Nutrition Research shows Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj-en-all), an...

Study shows pine bark naturally reduces osteoarthritis

More than 20 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, with half a million Americans having a total joint replacement each year. A new study to be published in the April 2008 edition (Volume 22, issue No 4) of the journal of Phytotherapy Research shows Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxid...

Study Shows Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Osteoarthritis

Pycnogenol(R) lowered joint pain by 55 percent from baseline 'severe' to moderately painful, improved physical function by 56 percent, joint stiffness by 53 percent and increased patients' mobility almost three-fold HOBOKEN, N.J., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 million Americans suffe...

Study shows pine bark naturally reduces osteoarthritis knee pain

Affecting more than 10 million Americans, Osteoarthritis of the knee (OA) is one of the five leading causes of disability among the elderly. While OA mainly affects most people over 45, it can occur at any age. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal Nutrition Research r...

New study: pine bark extract boosts nitric oxide production

A study to be published in the October edition of Hypertension Research reveals Pycnogenol, (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, helps individuals by enhancing healthy nitric oxide (NO) production which leads to an increase in blood flow an...

New study: Pine bark extract reduces ADHD symptoms in children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevailing issue in the United States, with millions of children getting diagnosed every year. A new study reveals that Pycnogenol, (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, reduces ADHD in ch...

New study: Pine bark reduces perimenopausal symptoms

A study to be published in an upcoming edition of the Scandinavian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reveals that Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces climacteric symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, panic attacks, cholesterol and othe...

Natural Pine Bark Extract Reduces Heart Failure Risk

A new study by has found that Pycnogenol -natural pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree - helps prevent damage that high blood pressure causes to the heart. The study was conducted at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Elderly female mice (18 months old) were randomly divide...

New Study: Pine Bark Significantly Reduces Endometriosis

There's promising hope for women who suffer from endometriosis, one of the most common causes of infertility and pelvic pain//. A new study to be published in an upcoming edition of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine reveals that Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the ...

Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens

...e consumed?" For example, if you're allergic to pine nuts, will immunotherapy allow you to eat pine nuts as you like, or will it only prevent you from... a food processed on equipment that also processes pine nuts? The doctors agree on one other point: Thi...

Elusys Therapeutics and Lonza Enter Into Manufacturing Agreement

... pine BROOK, N.J. and BASEL, Switzerland, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Elusys Therap...mation can be found at www.lonza.com . About Elusys Based in pine Brook, New Jersey, Elusys is a private biotechnology company developing ant...

Shop 'Til You Drop: You May Feel Better

..., of the University of Hertfordshire, said in a university news release. pine explained that the ability to regulate emotions is crucial for mental and p... see an increase in mental health problems such as anxiety and depression," pine said. But the survey found that shopping isn't an emotional balm for all...

Schering-Plough Flips the Switch on 1.7 MW Rooftop Solar Panel System, One of the Largest in N.J., North America

...ercent of the site's peak energy needs and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 1.3 million pounds each year, the equivalent to planting 123 acres of pine forest. In addition to generating power, the project creates a Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC), a tradable certificate representing al...

New Research Shows Tree Nuts May Play an Important Role in the Health of People With Diabetes

...the University of Toronto , "This is the largest study done to date looking at the effect of tree nuts (almonds, Brazils, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, macadamias and walnuts) and peanuts on Type 2 diabetes." The study was a 3-month parallel design with 117 non-insulin depende...

Pharoah's Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets

...d throughout early Egyptian history. A more recent wine jar, found in southern Egypt and traced to the 4th to 6th centuries A.D., was also laced with pine resin and rosemary, the researchers noted. Medicinal use of wine could be expected because of the well-established practice of medicine in ancient ...

Equinox Fitness Clubs Continues National Expansion with the Opening of its Second Boston Location

...nguage. "In the Equinox tradition of designing world class facilities in the prime business districts of the US; 14 Wall street in New York, 301 pine in SF, and 200 West Monroe in Chicago, to name a few; we are excited to create another remarkable installation in one of the premier properties in Bos...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Arkansas Workers Hurt by Recession

... Little Rock, AR 72201 EVENT TIME: 1:30pm - 2:30pm ADDRESS: Health and Human Services Department 1222 West 6th Avenue pine Bluff, AR 71601 Thursday, April 16 EVENT TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am ADDRESS: Bradley County Health Unit 208 Bragg Street ...

Greenway Medical Technologies Partners With Pediatric Associates, the Nation's Largest Ambulatory Provider of General Pediatric Care

... the 70-physician Pediatric Associates of Washington State. With this implementation, Pediatric Associates' eight facilities (Bellevue, Factoria, pine Lake, Redmond, Sammamish, Totem Lake, Redmond Ridge and an administrative office located in the greater Puget Sound region of Washington) will utilize...

Free Seminars Offered to Georgia Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

...Conf. Center 601 East Bay St. Grovetown, GA 30813 Golden Creek Room Savannah, GA 31401 575 pine Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 ...

Physician's Hospitals Are a Model of True Health Care Reform

... Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery Houston TX GLOBALREHAB Dallas TX pine Creek Medical Center Dallas TX Baylor Heart and Vascular Center Dallas TX Gulf St...

Open Your Eyes to Healthy Eating Habits

...substitute 1/2 cup low-fat freshly- grated parmesan cheese] 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) Directions: Cook pasta accordi...y toss. Serve on a platter and top with gorgonzola (or parmesan) cheese and pine nuts. Makes 6 servings. Nutritional Information (per se...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Horphag's Pioneering R&D Efforts in Health Ingredients

... practices in the industry. About Horphag Research Ltd. Horphag Research is the exclusive worldwide supplier of Pycnogenol(R) French maritime pine bark extract. Founded in Berlin in 1925, Horphag Research is a leading company supplying fortifying nutritional products and is a pioneer in the natur...

Horphag Research Receives 2008 Frost & Sullivan North American Health Ingredients Excellence In Research Award

...nol(R) is a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast of southwest France and is found to contain a un...lusive worldwide supplier of Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj-en-all) French maritime pine bark extract. Pycnogenol(R) is a registered trademark of Horphag Research L...

Opponents Use SCHIP Children's Health Care Bill to Attack Physician-Owned Hospitals: Doctors Call on Congressional Leadership to Remove Lobbyist Inspired Attack Reports PHA

...or Specialized Surgery Houston TX GLOBALREHAB Dallas TX pine Creek Medical Center Dallas TX Baylor Heart and Vascular Center Dallas TX Gulf States Hospitals ...

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Selects iSirona DeviceConX for Medical Device Integration

...for healthcare providers, today announced that it has signed an enterprise license agreement with Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC). Located in pine Bluff, Arkansas, JRMC is a community-based, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing measurable quality health services. iSirona DeviceConX...

Pine bark reduces inflammatory marker CRP in osteoarthritis

...ecause of the side effects associated with these drugs. Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, has been shown to reduce osteoarthritis in multiple studies. A study published in the current issue of the journal Redox Report , reveals Pycno...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine Associates Pledge More Than $277,500 to Community Organizations

...g youth in 12 Greater Portland communities, a four school district wellness project in central Maine, and an emergency grant to the American Red Cross pine Tree Chapter to assist with flood relief in Aroostook County last April. "Maine's community agencies serve as a vital public safety net," note...

Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center: Internal Medicine plus Nutrition, Fitness, Emotional Well-Being and Skin Care

...from all of these angles." For press inquiries or more information on Rittenhouse Internal Medicine or the Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center, 1632 pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, visit http://www.RWWC.com or call 215-735-7992. ...

AVMA's Top Ten List on Holiday Pet Health

...h a lit candle or exposed flame, and be wary of exposed extension cords. -- Don't let pets dine on holiday plants. Poinsettia, holly, cedar, balsam, pine and mistletoe are poisonous. -- Be careful about ornaments. Cats sometimes consume tinsel and other small decorations, which can block intestines. ...

Maria Shriver to Debut 'Night at The Village' Event with Rachael Ray, Billie Jean King, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Rocco DiSpirito

... A Limited Number of $25 Tickets Available for Purchase at the pine Avenue Entrance to the Long Beach Convention Center LOS ANGE...e tickets are still available for purchase. $25 tickets will be sold at the pine Avenue entrance to the Long Beach Convention Center beginning today at 3:00...

Courage Cards Announces 2008 Fine Art Holiday Greeting Card Collection

... can't control and sometimes it's the surprises that give the most pleasure." This painting captures the enjoyment of cross-country skiing through the pine trees with fresh falling snow. Katherine Renee Huggins, Enid, OK -- Time Honored Tradition, an original colored pencil. Huggins has been a Courage...

Highmark Foundation Extends Subsidy for Health eTools for Schools(R) through 2013

... Northern Potter, Oswayo Valley Schuylkill County: Academy of Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints School, Blue Mountain, Mahanoy Area, Minersville Area, pine Grove Area, Pottsville Area, Schuylkill Haven Area, Shenandoah Valley, St. Ambrose, St. Clair Area, St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, St. Stephe...

URAC Reveals Distinguished Judges' Panel for 2009 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards

...len Hamilton; -- Laurel Pickering, MPH, executive director, New York Business Group on Health; -- Michael Pine, MD, president and founder, Michael pine and Associates; -- Bob Queyrouze, CCP, CEBS, SPHR, internal human resources consultant, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; -- Patricia Salber, MD, MB...