FDA Alert – Slim-30 Herb Weight Loss Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug

This product poses a threat to consumers because Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke. NCCAM FDA Alert – Slim-30 Herb Weight Loss Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug

Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil

This fact sheet provides basic information about flaxseed and flaxseed oil—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, which is believed to have originated in Egypt. It grows throughout Canada and the northwestern United States. Flaxseed oil comes from flaxseeds. What Flaxseed Is Used

Comments Invited On NCCAM’s Draft Strategic Plan

Throughout the year-long strategic planning process, NCCAM is seeking input from its stakeholders through many different channels, including both in-person and Web-based meetings and workshops and through other online vehicles. We particularly encourage input from the public and will be offering several opportunities for people to contribute their thoughts and feedback. The draft Strategic Plan

New Job Opening: Lead Administrative Officer

As a Lead Administrative Officer, you will serve as a key advisor to the senior staff. You will provide financial and budget management services by coordinating the continuous management of several Labs/Offices/Divisions and Branch budgets. You will coordinate personnel and position management services by managing associated activities, and protecting and ensuring confidentiality. You will participate

Advisory Council Meeting Agenda for February 4th 2011

The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) is charged with the responsibility of advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Director, NCCAM, on matters relating to the research activities and functions of the Center. The role and responsibilities of the council members include secondary review of grant applications in light of

Chasteberry

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb chasteberry—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree, a small shrub-like tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. The name is thought to come from a belief that the plant promoted chastity—it is

Garlic

This fact sheet provides basic information about garlic—uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. It has been used as both a medicine and a spice for thousands of years. What Garlic Is Used For Garlic’s most common uses as a dietary

NIH Announces Five Botanical Research Centers

Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers selected to be jointly funded by the Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, two components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH’s National Cancer Institute