Obscure Traditional Herb Beats Drug for Osteoarthritis
Dwarf elder (Sambucus ebulus) is a relative of the more common elder (Sambucus nigra) that is used in the treatment of cold and flu. According to Maud Grieve’s A Modern Herbal, it differs from the better known elder in that it does not have a hard stem and dies back to the ground every year,
Can Pomegranate Juice Really Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Several studies have suggested that drinking pomegranate juice can lower your blood pressure. And at least one small, unblinded
Remember to Eat Your Fruit & Veggies So You Can. . .Rememer!
There have long been studies showing that eating more fruit and vegetables is good for improving brain function in the elderly (Arch Neurol 2009;66:216-25; Curr Opin Clin Metab Care 2010; 13:14-18). A previous review found that the association is positive, but more so for vegetables than fruit (J Nutr Health Aging 2012;16:626–630). The purpose of
Gotu Kola: Did Someone You Love Have a Stroke?
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain or by the rupture of blood vessels in the brain. When the stroke is caused by a block of blood flow, it is called an ischemic stroke. Ischemic strokes are the most common form of stroke.
Popular Heartburn Drug Causes Kidney Disease with no Warning
Every day we learn that common drugs we assumed to be safe aren’t. The latest casualty of the science of safety are the proton pump inhibitors frequently prescribed for heartburn as well as for ulcers. A new study now warns that they can lead to long-term kidney disease. . . .
Vitamin D &Telomere Length: The Science of Anti-Aging
In T.H. White’s famous telling of the Arthurian legend, The Once and Future King, the wizard Merlin, after aging forward for half his life, begins to age backward again. Science may have discovered the Merlin Effect. The leading theory of aging is the telomere shortening theory. Telomeres (Greek for the part at the end) are protective
A New Use of Curcumin: Ulcer Relief
Ulcers are a very common and painful problem. New research suggests that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help with the problem. The list of uses of curcumin keeps getting bigger. . . .
Resveratrol Puts Brakes on Alzheimer’s
Resveratrol is a compound found in dark chocolate, peanuts, red grapes and raspberries. A new study has suggested that resveratrol can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. . . .
Aloe Relieves Mouth Sores Caused by Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy causes mouth sores (stomatitis) in about 40% of people. Inflammation causes a painful or dry mouth, mouth sores, burning, peeling or swelling of the tongue. These sores are painful and can make it difficult to eat: an especially serious problem, since people on chemo already suffer loss of appetite and, frequently, weight loss and
Painkillers With Cold or Flu Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Got a cold or flu? Then look at this this shocking new study before you take an aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). . . .
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.
