What Made the News About Flu Vaccines this Winter is Obvious; What’s Really Important is What Didn’t
The North American media has been full of the news that this year’s flu vaccine didn’t work. What they didn’t tell you is that it never does. . . .
Green Tea & Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Two just released studies reveal the exciting news that green tea can help fight Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory problems associated with old age. . . .
Aspirin Doesn’t Help Prevent Heart Disease
A large, open-label, randomized study of the ability of daily-low dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events in elderly people with multiple risk factors for atherosclerosis was stopped early after 5 years because the aspirin wasn’t helping . . . .
Omega-3’s Help Quit Smoking
Brand new research suggests that supplementing omega-3 fatty acids can help you to quit smoking. . . .
Is Diet Cola Better for You?
People often choose diet colas with non-caloric artificial sweetners over regular cola because they think they are better for them. But a new study adds more reason to doubt this belief. . . .
Mango Helps Control Blood Sugar
One of our favourite fruits is mango. We still remember the incredible experience of eating mango fresh off the tree in Tobago. Now, new research suggests that mango may be a delicious way to lower blood sugar. . . .
Pharmaceutical Treatment for Anxiety Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s
A recent study has found that benzodiazepines–a class of drug commonly prescribed for anxiety–increase the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. . . .
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Chocolate and Memory
In Vol 17, No 10 of The Natural Path, we featured a newly recognized condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Seniors with MCI may have trouble with memory and thinking that is not serious enough to cause the real problems of Alzheimer’s Disease. In that article, we described the research that shows that drugs offer…
The Leading Pharmaceutical Recommendation for Back Pain Doesn’t Work
In Vol.17, No.10 of The Natural Path, we looked at the advantages of natural treatments over pharmaceutical treatments for back pain. Well, here’s another huge reason to go the natural route. . . .
Strawberries are Great for Your Heart
In Vol. 7, No. 8 of The Natural Path, we reported a study that added strawberries to the list of heart healthy foods. That study found that strawberries significantlylowered total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides amongst other cardiovascular benefits. And now another study has demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of strawberries. . . . In this…
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.