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. . . .
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Increase Risk of Autism
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy is quite common. In the United States and Canada, 4.5% of women report having used antidepressants while they were pregnant. But new Canadian research suggests that you might want to think twice before doing that. The study found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk that your baby will…
Ashwagandha Improves Muscle Gain
This remarkable study will leapfrog the herb ashwagandha to amongst the top of workout supplements and bring this amazing and versatile adaptogenic herb to the attention of everyone who works out and wants to lose fat and build muscle. . . .
Flaxseeds Help Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Symptoms
Several natural supplements have proven to be very effective for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, the prostate disorder that affects more than half of all men in their lifetime. Some of the best known and most effective are saw palmetto berry, pygeum, nettle root, rye pollen and beta-sitosterol. New research is adding flaxseeds as a new…
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.