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Carl Thompson

Research writer for IPRONA

Carl Thompson has been a freelance health and medical writer for more than three decades. He specializes in natural alternatives to the synthetic products of the pharmaceutical industry, and is a research writer for IPRONA, an Italian company that produces standardized berry extracts for healthier nutrition. His work has appeared widely in both consumer and professional health trade publications internationally. His most recent book is "Inflammation: A Closer Look at What Drug Companies Do Not Want You to Know," about a drug-free approach to managing arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.
Fight Cold And Flu The Natural Way With

Fight Cold And Flu The Natural Way With Elderberry

Flu season is likely to peak in February, as the temperature drops and the air becomes more cold and dry. How can we protect ourselves from this inevitable onslaught of flu and colds? One proven, natural way is with regular doses of elderberry, a fruit known for its health-giving and preventative powers since ancient times.
01/19/2016 01:22 EST
Antioxidant-Rich Elderberry Can Help with Weight

Antioxidant-Rich Elderberry Can Help with Weight Loss

Effective, safe weight loss is about more than dieting. It's about maintaining a healthy lifestyle: good nutrition and often, regular exercise. But sometimes the ability to stay active can be hampered by injuries or fatigue -- and one of the main causes of such discomforts is inflammation. Luckily, elderberry can help.
10/23/2015 12:32 EDT
Discover a Natural Way to Slow the Effects of Aging in Your

Discover a Natural Way to Slow the Effects of Aging in Your Skin

Elderberry has been used as a natural healing ingredient for thousands of years, and its ability to combat colds and influenza is well documented. The natural anti-oxidants in elderberries that have been shown to slow the aging process by reducing the level of oxygen free radicals in the body as well as by improving the flow of blood to the skin.
10/05/2015 05:07 EDT
Elderberry: a Workout Partner with Triple

Elderberry: a Workout Partner with Triple Benefits

Looking for a great workout partner who can get you through bouts of low energy, help you recover faster and keep you healthy? Elderberry's got you covered. Concentrated elderberry extract has long been known for its immune-boosting, cold and flu-fighting abilities -- an athlete's best ally for keeping healthy all season.
09/22/2015 05:34 EDT