Acupuncture Reverses Memory Loss
It’s been a big week for acupuncture research. The other day we wrote about an impressive study that found that
Gentle Chamomile Flower Not Gentle at All on Diabetes
Chamomile tea is a gentle herbal tea usually thought of for easing tummies. But a surprising new study reveals that it is a powerful herb with powerful effects. This new study found that chamomile can have impressive effects on diabetes. . . .
What Else Can Michael Phelps do to Improve Muscle Recovery?
Yesterday, we blogged about the scientific evidence behind American swimmer
Do The Purple Dots on Michael Phelps’ Back Work?
There has been a great deal of media buzz about the purple dots on Michael Phelps’ back and shoulders at the Rio Olympics. The Canadian broadcaster CBC focussed on it both on their web page and on Mark Tewksbury’s commentary on TV. Both provided interesting discussions, but both concluded that there is no evidence or
Acupuncture Beats Morphine for Acute Pain in ER
In this intriguing study, 300 Emergency Room patients suffering from acute moderate to severe pain were given either IV morphine or acupuncture treatment. Guess which was better . . . .
Is Your Kid Having Trouble Sleeping? Turn off the Computer!
Guess why your kid can’t sleep at night. That cell phone or computer your child is attached to just might be shutting down his or her melatonin. And that down shift in melatonin may be causing insomnia. . . .
How to Properly Dental Floss: Don’t!
The most common recommendation made by dental health professionals in addition to brushing your teeth? Floss daily. Turns out they have no evidence for that recommendation. . . .
Animal Protein: Shorter Life; Plant Protein: Live Longer
A huge new American study has found that people who get their protein from plant sources instead of animal sources live longer. “Plants,” the lead author said, “are a better source [of protein] than animal products.” . . .
Depression: A New Benefit of Flavonoids & Fruit
Yesterday, we wrote about kiwi being good for cardiovascular health. It may not be surprising that a fruit is good for you physically, but, it may come as a bigger surprise that fruit is good for you psychologically. New research suggests that the flavonoids in fruit powerfully protect against depression. . . .
Kiwi: Add it to Your List of Heart Healthy Fruits
I don’t think we’ve ever written about kiwi before, but it’s summer and time for exotic, juicy fruits, so, check this out. . . .
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.