RESPONSE TO NEJM ECHINACEA STUDY

In this brief 10-minute discussion, Shayne Foley talks with Ed Smith about the negative Echinacea study, published in the July 28, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

Total time: 10min 01sec [echresp01]

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ECHINACEA INTERVIEW
In this hour long discussion, Shayne Foley talks with Ed Smith about Echinacea, its safe and effective use, how to evaluate the quality of an Echinacea extract, the value and limitations of alcohol-free Echinacea, and how to use specific Echinacea formulas.

Total Time: 57min 52sec [SP1(v2)]
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HERBAL EXTRACTS INTERVIEW

In this discussion, Shayne Foley talks with Ed Smith about the benefits of liquid herbal extracts, teas, capsules and tablets. Issues such as bioavailability, dosage flexibility, alcohol content, standardization, taste, and extraction methodology will be discussed in depth.

Don't miss this interesting review of how the form of a herbal medicine influences the outcome of its use.

Total Time: 27min 49sec [lc08]

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ENERGY & EMOTION INTERVIEW

In this half hour discussion, Shayne Foley talks with Ed Smith about using herbal extracts to relieve stress and enhance stamina, endurance, and emotional well-being. Asian and American Ginseng are discussed, as is Eleuthero, Ashwagandha, St. John’s Wort, and others.

Total Time: 31min 20sec [SP2(v.3)]

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