Chamomile Calms PMS
Chamomile is a beautiful and gentle herb with an incredible number of uses. For women, this herb has been used for menstrual cramps and, when combined with dong quai, it has proven effective for the hot flashes of menopause. But this is the first study we have found on chamomile and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). .…
Healthy Diet = Healthy Brain
A healthy diet makes your body healthier. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that it also makes your brain healthier. . . .
More Evidence Greens Help Healthy Weight & Cholesterol
Everybody knows that green leafy vegetables are good for you. But did you know they can also help you to maintain healthy weight and cholesterol levels? . . .
Pain in the Neck? Try Essential Oils!
Pain can be a real pain in the neck: especially when it’s in the neck! Neck pain is very common and getting more and more common as we spend more and more time hunched over our keyboards. But there is a simple, safe, inexpensive solution. . . .
Is Organic Better?
It’s spring. Time to start thinking about planting and buying fresh fruits and vegetables. As always, you’ll hear lots of debate about whether organic is really better. Well, the results are now in! . . .
Omega-3 EFAs From Plants Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
People often debate the benefits of fish oil versus flaxseed oil as a source of heart healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids and wonder whether flaxseed oil is as good. Looks like it’s at least as good! . . .
Diet Can Affect Colon Cancer Faster Than Expected
There has been quite a lot of research on diet and colon cancer lately. But an unusual new study still offered a really big surprise. . . .
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…
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.