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…
Can Simply Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight
People often recommend drinking more water as a way to help you lose weight. But is there any scientific evidence that this recommendation actually helps? It turns out that there is. . . .
Eat Your Watermelon
Cold weather can increase blood pressure and may increase the risk of cardiac events in people with high blood pressure. But here’s a surprising new solution: watermelon. . . .
Pesticide on Your Fruits and Vegetables? The Best and Worst.
The Environmental Working Group has analyzed the pesticide residue testing data from the United States Department of Agriculture and released their most recent list of the fruits and vegetables with the most pesicide. . . .
Your Guide to Good Health & Vitality
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.