Why there is much to learn about cannabis, cancerDecember 2, 2015The search for plant-based cancer cures turns up exciting prospects such as curcumin (from the Indian spice turmeric) and medicinal mushrooms from Asia. Scientific research is highlighting myriad mechanisms of each of these promising plants, finding pro-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing benefits.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Got a spinal cord injury? Get acupuncture!November 2, 2015This past July, the National Institutes of Health released a report outlining results from a study showing how non-invasive electrical stimulation of the low back restored some function in men with complete motor paralysis.
How pesticide cocktails can taint 'natural' herbsNovember 25, 2014"Natural” plant medicines can both help and harm, but the more we learn about how medicinal plants are cultivated, harvested, stored and sold, especially in China, the more we realize the need for heightened scrutiny and regulatory enforcement.
'Feel The Feedback' in energy workFebruary 8, 2009Along the continuum of veterinary medicine, perhaps no alternative treatments stand further from drugs and surgery than do those nested under the umbrella of “energy work.”
