Which Fats are Healthy & Unhealthy? And the Answer is . . .
A massive new study from Harvard has added another large piece of evidence to the question of what type of fats humans should be eating. And, once again, the answer is to eat unsaturated fats and to avoid both saturated fats from meat and dairy and transfatty acids. . . .
Natural Help for Sleepless Nights
A couple of months ago, in Volume 19.6 of The Natural Path, we did a feature article on natural treatments for insomnia. In that article, we pointed out the surprising number of people who suffer from insomnia or from unsatisfying sleep. But, we also pointed out that insomnia is not just frustrating: it contributes to…
Eating Leafy Greens Prevents Glaucoma
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma, and glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness. A new study that looked at 104,987 people who were forty or over for an average of sixteen years looked at the role of dietary nitrates in preventing POAG. . . .
More Evidence Omega-3s are Good for Your Heart
The polyunsaturated fats known as omega-3 essential fatty acids have long been known to be good for your heart. Now, new reasearch proves it. . . .
Grape Seed Extract: Powerful Antioxidant
For many people who are seeking antioxidant support, the best choice is grape seed extract. . . .
Herbal Help for Students with Anxiety and Stress
As exams wrap up, students don’t need to be reminded that school is stressful and causes anxiety. But calming help can come from the intriguing herb Rhodiola rosea. . . .
New Hint for Migraine: You Could be Low in Certain Nutrients
In an interesting study that could help solve the problem of migraine headaches, researchers have found that many children, teens and young adults who suffer from migraines are deficient in certain vitamins. . . .
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. . . .
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.