Collecting Cancer Causing Chemicals in Our Bodies
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released the first ever comprehensive inventory of cancer causing compounds that have been measured in people. EWG reviewed over 1000 studies and found that as many as 420 chemicals that either known to cause cancer or that are likely to cause cancer have been detected in humans. . .
New Use for Ginger: Preventing Heart Disease
Ginger has tons of well known uses. It is best known as an antinausea herb for morning sickness and motion sickness. It is also a great herb for osteoarthritis and painful periods. New research reveals that ginger is also a valuable herb for heart health. . . .
Helping Down’s Syndrome with Green Tea
We love finding studies that offer some help for conditions for which little help is held out. That’s why we were excited to find this study of Down’s syndrome. This hot off the presses study of Down’s syndrome and green tea was published just yesterday. . . .
Dark Chocolate Prevents Stress Induced Inflammation
Here’s another exciting and unexpected reason to eat dark chocolate (which I’m doing as I type!). Dark chocolate is emerging as one of the most valuable superfoods. One area that hasn’t received a lot of attention is dark chocolate’s power over inflammation. Recent science is beginning to identify inflammation as a cause that is involved
Lavender Soothes Postoperative Pain
The beautiful lavender is one of nature’s most soothing and relaxing flowers. There is a long tradition of enjoying its scent to help you relax and fall asleep. A new study has enriched this traditional use by showing that lavender’s soothing properties can also help soothe pain: specifically, in this study, post-operative pain. . .
Tylenol Continues to Fail as Osteoarthritis Pain Killer
Tylenol (acetaminophen) has had a very bad couple of year. The negative reviews for back pain and osteoarthritis pain just keep coming in. . . .
Motion Sickness: the First Evidence for a Little known Herb
The scientific literature is bursting with exciting new studies on well-known herbs; but it is not very often that there is an exciting study on an unknown, new herb. Though quite an obscure and unknown herb, Griffonia simplicifolia is actually commonly used as the natural source of the important nutrient, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): 5-HTP is derived
Caraway Seeds: New Help for Weight Loss
When you think of caraway seeds, you’re more likely to think of rye bread than you are to think of herbal medicine. You’re certainly not going to think of weight loss. But it may be time to change your perception of the little caraway seed. . . .
Fenugreek Keeps Men Young!
Is it possible that a herb could keep men young and sexually healthy? A new study of fenugreek says it is! . . .
Exercise Makes Your Brain Bigger & Prevents Alzheimer’s
A number of studies have shown that exercise can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease. A new study set out to determine the effect of exercise on the volume of grey matter in the brain and its effect on the development of Alzheimer’s. . . .
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.