Diet and Death
A just published study has found that nearly half (45%) of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes are caused by diet. That means that, in the United States alone, 318,656 people could have been saved by dietary changes alone. Knowing those dietary changes could save your life. . .
Should You Eat Soy if You Have Breast Cancer?
Because soy contains phytoestrogens, there has been a great deal of misunderstanding about their safety for women with breast cancer. But the science is very clear: soy is not only safe for women with breast cancer, it can save their lives. . . .
New Power of CoQ10: Fighting Inflammation
More and more, inflammation is proving to play a causal role in a surprising number of conditions. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has proven to be of great value for a number of conditions. The evidence is especially strong for virtually any heart condition, but also for gingivitis, migraine and many other conditions. CoQ10 is well known…
Eating Walnuts Improves Sperm & Fertility
In our book Sex & Fertility: Natural Solutions, we say that nuts and seeds are helpful for the male sexual system because they are high in zinc, essential fatty acids, fiber and other nutrients. The essential fatty acids, we say, are essential for normal glandular functioning and activity in the reproductive system. A study on…
Ginger as Good as Drugs for Painful Period
Several studies have shown that ginger is effective for dysmenorrhoea, or painful period (Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015;291:1277-81; J Altern Complement Med 2009 Feb;15:129-32). Now a new systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the evidence. . . .
Serious Side Effects of Tylenol
We have written a lot on the ineffectiveness and serious side effects of NSAIDs and Acetaminophen containing drugs like
Exercise & Telomeres: the Science of Anti-Aging
Recently,
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…
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.
