Rosemary Essential Oil Boosts Memory in Seniors
“That’s rosemary, that’s for rememberance’ (Hamlet 4.5.174-175). This intriguing study focussed on prospective memory: the ability to remember to do things in the future, like to make a phone call or take a pill. It tested whether rosemary or lavender essential oils could improve prospective memory. . . .
3 Simple B Vitamins Reduce Your Risk of Macular Degenetation
Macular degeneration may not be as well known as cataracts or glaucoma, but it is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over fifty-five. It is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in older Americans. The macula is the area of the retina responsible for fine vision. When it degenerates, central…
Cinnamon & Ginger: Proven and Delicious Help for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is now the fourth leading cause of death in the developed world. Several herbs and nutrients have been proven to benefit type 2 diabetics, including cinnamon and ginger. A new study has again confirmed lots of ways these two herbs help. . . .
Commonly Diagnosed Thyroid Cancer Not Cancer At All
Encapsulated Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Cancer is a common form of thyroid cancer that often leads to removal of the thyroid and radiation treatment. The problem is, it’s not a cancer at all. . . .
Open Sesame! The Magic of Sesame Seeds
Flaxseeds deservedly get a lot of attention for their abundance of omega-3 essential fatty acids. But flaxseeds don’t get enough attention for their wealth of lignans. Lignans are fiber compounds that, being phytoestrogenic, steal receptor sites from the body’s more powerful estrogen and protect against its effect on breast cancer. Lignans also contribute to the…
Green Tea: A New Treatment for Cold Sores
Cold sores (herpes labialis), or fever blisters, are a common problem, and one third of people who suffer from them suffer relapses. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study compared a topical green tea product containing catechins, powerful antioxidants found in green tea, to a 100% glycerin placebo in the treatment of cold sores. The forty people in…
Three Recent Studies Show Magnesium Protects Against Stroke
It has been know for a long time that magnesium is an important mineral for heart health. Three recent studies add substantial evidence to the idea that magnesium helps prevent strokes. . . .
Should You Sun Tan? Everything You’ve Been Told is Wrong!
As spring finally approaches, we will soon be reminded to avoid sun exposure. But the advice to avoid sun exposure has led to an unintended rash of vitamin D deficiency. And vitamin D deficiency is linked to several important conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, MS and several cancers more fatal than skin cancer, like…
Vitamin D Improves Cardiac Function in Chronic Heart Failure
People suffering from chronic heart failure are often deficient in vitamin D. So, researchers set out to see if supplementing vitamin D would improve the condition of people with chronic heart failure. . . .
A Totally Surprising Way to Build Bone: Prunes
Many natural supplements have been proven to help prevent bone loss and even increase bone mineral density. But here’s a totally surprinsing one. Research shows that eating prunes is effective for building bone. . . .
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.