Important Study on Diet & Dementia.
As science discovers lifestyle patterns that prevent dementia, you might want to take advantage of all of them. Research is moving from single nutrients to dietary patterns. This dietary pattern is one you should know about.
Lutein & Zeaxanthin Improve Cognition in Teenagers
Lutein and zeaxanthin are crucial for cognition, but we often don’t get enough of them in our diet, since many of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. A new study shows that when teenagers supplement those two carotenes, it has a very positive impact on their cognition.
Vitamin K Slows Coronary Artery Calcification
An important new study shows that vitamin K can slow the progression of coronary artery calcification. That’s important because coronary artery calcification is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events.
Saffron Helps Depression, Insomnia and–This is New–Self-Esteem.
As if depression isn’t bad enough, it often comes with insomnia and low self-esteem. Is saffron powerful enough to help all three?
How Strong Is the Evidence for Herbs for Respiratory Tract Infections?
Respiratory tract infections are common reasons for being prescribed drugs. But the widespread and often inappropriate use of drugs is contributing to resistant microorganisms, resulting in harder to treat illnesses that last longer. Herbs offer an exciting solution. But how strong is the evidence that they work?
Can Probiotics Prevent Respiratory Infections?
Surprisingly, modulating the gut microbiota can actually prevent respiratory infections. This new study of children adds to the evidence.
Natural Help for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder that brings intense suffering. But there is little conventional medicine can do. That may not be true of nature.
Saffron Helps You Sleep. Plus!
If you are suffering from insomnia, this study suggests that saffron can do much more than help you sleep.
Fight Depression With Fruit, Vegetables, Fruit Juice & Smoothies
Even though it is well known that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for you, almost nobody does. But if you do, a new study shows, you could seriously improve your chances of not being depressed.
Saffron: The Mental Health Herb
Saffron has established itself as a leading herb for mental health, benefitting everything from depression and anxiety to insomnia, Alzheimer’s, OCD and ADHD. Now, a massive review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on saffron’s effect on neurological and psychiatric disorders has reinforced the evidence.
Your Guide to Good Health & Vitality
Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
