Too Good to Be True: Chocolate Makes You Smarter!
The other day in our blog, we talked about new research that shows that chocolate boosts your immune system. Well, it turns out that chocolate is not only good for your body: it’s good for your mind too. The latest research on dark chocolate shows that it improves cognition. The world just keeps getting better:
Just One Dose of Turmeric Strengthens Memory
The upcoming issue of The Natural Path looks at how to keep memory and cognition young and healthy as we age. New research now shows that a single dose of the Indian spice turmeric may enhance working memory. . . .
New Hope for Depression
Vitamin D used to be known just for helping build strong bones. But recent research is discovering benefits for a huge variety of conditions, from cancer to heart health to pain relief. A new and emerging body of evidence is now suggesting the possibility that vitamin D may also offer hope for people suffering from
Here’s a New One: Whortleberry for Cholesterol
Here’s a herb you’ve probably never heard of: Caucasian whortleberry (Vaccinium arctostaphylos). Two new studies have now proven this close relative of the blueberry to be a powerful cholesterol fighter. . . .
Delicious Shiitake Mushrooms Improve Immunity
Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious, exotic mushroom. But their benefits go beyond gourmet cooking. They are one of the most important and exciting immune boosters and cancer fighters. And now a new study has once again found the ability of these medicinal mushrooms to boost immunity. . . .
Chocolate Enhances Immunity. Now That’s Good News!
Once thought of as an unhealthy indulgence, dark chocolate is now known to be an important health food. Science has proven an incredible array of benefits for this delicious health food, especially for the heart. But a new study has now shown that when you enjoy dark chocolate, you’re also benefitting your immune system. .
Probiotics Prevent ADHD & Autism
Recently, research has been offering up the suggestion that microflora in the gut may actually have a big impact on the nervous system. How important could this discovery be? Researchs decided to ask that question by looking at the relationship between probiotics and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is a
Great News Guacamole Lovers
Avocado always gets a bad rap. It is one of the only fruits that is ever accused of having bad fats. But, once again, avocado has beaten the rap. . . .
Tylenol Dulls Emotions
A new study has discovered the bizarre and important problem that acetaminophen (Tylenol) blunts emotions. . . .
A New Medicinal Mushroom for Treating Cancer
Medicinal mushrooms, frequently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, are among the most exciting treatments for cancer. Some of the best, and best known, are reishi, shiitake and maitake (especially maitake fraction-D or maitake fraction-MD). Another mushroom, corydalis (Turkey corn), is great for easing cancer pain. Well, here’s an important new medicinal mushroom from Traditional Chinese
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.