Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and kits comprising an extract of Rhodiola rosea, and one or more extracts selected from the group consisting of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense. The present invention also relates to methods of treating a disease or condition associated with adrenal fatigue and/or insulin resistance by administering these compositions.

Abstract: An assay method for detecting the response or activation of cells, including lymphocytes, and a method for detecting immunological sensitization in a subject, which involves the introduction of cell-activating substance which causes an enzyme of the cells to become available for reaction, and the measurement of the enzymatic reaction using a substrate which generates a detectable product, and a kit for performing such assays.

Abstract: An assay method for detecting the response or activation of cells, including lymphocytes, and a method for detecting immunological sensitization in a subject, which involves the introduction of cell-activating substance which causes an enzyme of the cells to become available for reaction, and the measurement of the enzymatic reaction using a substrate which generates a detectable product, and a kit for performing such assays.

Abstract: A method and test of detecting occult blood in a stool or other physiologic fluid sample which offers novelty in that the reaction is carried out in the organic phase selected from the group consisting of methylene dichloride, petroleum ether, and dioxane in an aqueous/organic bi-phase system wherein the sample of occult blood is added to the aqueous phase, the bi-phase system is mixed by emulsification and a standard color-forming reaction involving organically soluble hemoglobin (heme), peroxide, and dye is carried out in the organic phase. Optionally, a filter paper porous only to organic solvents may be introduced to initially separate the aqueous and organic phases and further a device for mixing and separating immiscible liquids having two chambers telescopable into one another may be utilized. The reaction involving hemoglobin is carried out in acetic acid to produce heme which is later solubilized by the organic solvent.