Homeopathy

Class Actions in Homeopathic Products Segment

A court has approved the settlement agreement in the class action suit against Boiron Inc., which involved claims made for its homeopathic products, while similar suits against other defendants are still in progress. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Blog
Top 5 Quirky Supplements at Expo West

Five unusual supplements that caught my eye at Natural Products Expo West this year. From ancient grains in a capsule to beverages designed after a major study, these may just be the first in next year's trends. ...More
March 14, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
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FDA Warns Schwabe For Homeopathic Ingredients, Claims

According to FDA, Schwabe North America Inc. mislabeled its products and made claims that turned the homeopathic remedies into drugs, according to a warning letter the agency sent Michael Devereux, chief executive officer of Schwabe. ...More
February 28, 2012
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Heel Inc. Hires CEO

Heel Inc. announced the appointment of Cliff Clive as the new CEO and general manager for its Albuquerque, N.M. based operations ...More
February 8, 2012
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Broken Heart Supplement May Cause Legal Heartburn

Lonely hearts may turn to a new dietary supplement to get over a broken heart, but, a review of the ingredients list and the website copy shows this supplement may be running into legal issues. ...More
February 7, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
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Feds Call for End to HCG Diet Products

FDA and FTC sent warning letters to seven companies that market HCG weight-loss products as over-the-counter (OTC) "homeopathic" drugs and direct users to follow a severely restrictive diet. The letters warned these companies that they are selling illegal ...More
December 7, 2011
Posted in News
HCG Called Illegal by FDA Exec

The popular weight-loss products containing HCG are illegal and fraudulent, according to FDA. HCG products are promoted as homeopathic drops, pellets and sprays supposed to be used in combination with a diet of 500 calories a day. They are heavily sold online, but are also ...More
January 24, 2011
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Brain Tumor Patients Using CAM Therapies

Approximately 40 percent of patients with brain tumors use complementary and alternative therapies including homeopathic remedies and vitamin supplements, according to a new study. ...More
December 13, 2010
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Indian Government Supports Traditional Medicine

Coming from the U.S. where the government is generally skeptical of, if not opposed to, the use of traditional or natural forms of medicine, it is so refreshing to see that in India the government is supportive of these practices. ...More
December 9, 2010
Posted in Blog
Cineraria maritima Prevents Cataractogenesis

An ethanolic extract of Cineraria maritima, used as a homeopathic remedy to prevent cataract progression, prevented cataractogenesis in rats. ...More
November 2, 2010
Posted in News