Lavender Essential Oil Improves Sleep for New Mothers
After giving birth, many new mothers struggle with poor sleep quality. That struggle to sleep is not only frustrating in itself, it can also contribute to depression and lack of concentration that can effect their ability to perform the tasks of daily life at a time when they can least afford to be struggling. Lavender
Ginkgo Aids Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
The herb Ginkgo biloba is the best treatment for improving memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. And recent research has suggested that ginkgo can help with more than the cognitive aspects of dementia: it can help with the behavioural and psychological aspects as well. . . .
Ginger & Turmeric Kill Pain
Ginger and turmeric both belong to the Zingiberaceae plant family and both are powerful antiinflammatory herbs. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the Zingiberaceae family–including ginger and turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin–wanted to see how effective these herbs are for chronic pain. . . .
Soy Improves Sleep
Soy isoflavones have many well-known benefits, from cancer and menopause to cholesterol and bones. But here’s a new one: new research shows that soy isoflavones may be able to improve your sleep. . . .
Cranberry for Men’s Urinary Tract Problems
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms are a constellation of urinary difficulties that affect more and more men as they age. They could be caused by a variety of urinary tract problems, and are often caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. This new study shows that cranberry, so well-known for urinary tract infections, also
Fenugreek Fights Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A new study suggests that fenugreek seed extract could be a promising treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). . . .
Tomato Juice Helps Menopause
Here’s something totally new and unexpected. Tomato juice helps menopause. What’s more, it also helps blood fats. That’s a new use of tomato juice and a new option for menopausal women. . . .
Probiotics Help Obesity & Heart Health in Children
Recent research has suggested a role for probiotics in helping fight obesity in adults. Now a new study has suggested that probiotics can also help children fight obesity while helping heart health.
Grape Seed Extract Cream Accelerates Wound Healing
Going to the hospital? Don’t forget to pack your grape seed extract cream. Grape seed extract is well known for its internal use as a powerful source of antioxidant proanthocyanidins. But this study reveals an external use. A topical cream of grape seed extract has been shown to be remarkable for promoting wound healing from
Probiotics Fight Respiratory Infections in Kids
Cold season’s coming. So everything you can do to keep your kids healthy helps. Evidence is mounting that probiotics can help. The latest evidence shows that giving your kids probiotics can help them fight off respiratory infections. . . .
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.