Elderberry Flavonoids May Prevent H1N1 Infection
Elderberry extract is a remarkable herb for fighting the flu (see vol. 13, No.3 of The Natural Path). Studies show how well it works (J Alt Comp Med 1995; J International Med Res 2004; Online Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics 2009). Elderberry works its antiviral magic by boosting the immune system and, especially, by stopping…
New Benefit of Soy: Healthy Lungs
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from blocked air flow to the lungs, which makes breathing difficult. New research . . .
Alzheimer’s and Antioxidants
A meta-analysis of seven studies that looked at dietary antioxidants and Alzheimer’s disease has shown that . . .
How Not to Get Colorectal Cancer: Calculating the Risks
This meta-analysis of 303 studies on colorectal cancer found that: . . .
Licorice Helps Your Liver
Licorice has long been known to be a promising herb for hepatitis and cirrhosis and to protect the liver from damage from Tylenol. But, despite its effectiveness for the liver, it has received little attention as a liver herb. Recently, though, researchers gave sixty-six people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a very common condition that…
Eating to Prevent Prostate Cancer
When you put together all the research on diet and prostate cancer, what do you find? . . .
Multis Improve Memory
Can taking a multivitamin strengthen your memory? It seems so. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies that looked at healthy adults taking a multivitamin and measured cognition. . . .
Ginger Prevents Painful Periods
Ginger is well know as an antinausea herb that is amazing for the nausea of pregnancy. But here is another reason why women should know about this great herb. . . .
Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of twenty-nine studies to see what effect supplementing vitamin C had on blood pressure. . . .
An Unexpected Benefit of St. John’s Wort: Hot Flash Relief
In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, forty-two women who suffered at least three hot flashes a day were given either 300mg of St. John’s wort or a placebo three times a day for three months. . . .
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.