First Herb Ever Approved by the FDA
For the first time ever, the FDA has approved an orally administered herb. Corfelemer (Fulyzaq), derived from the South American herb sangre de drago (which is available in Canada), has been approved by the FDA for the diarrhoea commonly experienced by people with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy. . . .
Fruit and Vegetables Help Asthma
The number of people suffering from asthma is rapidly increasing. But it looks like improving your diet can rapidly help. . . .
Anthocyanins Help Heart
In volume 16.4 of The Natural Path, we discussed a number of studies that showed that flavonoids from foods like berries were good for diabetes, heart and cognition. Well, here’s another one. . . .
Preventing Gout Attacks
Gout is a very painful arthritic condition. Cherries have a long tradition of helping gout, but the little research there is on this natural aid is over half a century old. Until now. . . .
Can Olive Oil Fight Osteoporosis?
127 men between the ages of fifty-five and eighty followed either a low fat diet, a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts or a Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil. . . .
Media Continues to Misrepresent Organics
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its findings on organic food, and, unfortunately, much of the media, including much of the Canadian media, continued to mislead the public on the pros and cons of organic food.
Herbs that Became Candies
In the most recent issue of The Natural Path (16.2), we did a hallowe’en special on herbs that became candies. Well, here’s one more: peppermint. . . .
Regular Checkups Do More Harm than Good
This important review of fourteen randomized trials of 182,880 people evaluated the benefits and harms of going to your doctor for a general checkup. . . .
New Herb for Stress
There are many herbs that help with stress. And now there may be a new one. This six week double-blind, placebo-controlled study gave either a placebo or an extract of the herb holy basil to 158 people suffering from stress. . . .
Take Heart: Exercise Helps Depression
Depression and cardiovascular disease often go together. But exercise can help. . . .
Your Guide to Good Health & Vitality
Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.