Cinnamon Shows Promise for Diabetes
A small study fed 300 grams of rice pudding either with or without 6 grams of cinnamon to fourteen people. . . .
Probiotics & Prebiotics Help Eczema
When sixty kids with moderate to severe eczema were given 25mg of probiotics and 475mg of FOS (a prebiotic) twice a day for eight weeks, their eczema got significantly better. . . .
Berries for a Healthy Heart
It is not new news that berries are good for you. But this study sheds some light on at least one of the ways they are. Of seventy-two people with risk factors for heart disease, half ate berries equaling 100 grams plus one small glass of berry juice each day. . . .
Super Wheat Grass
Wheat grass is one of the first healthy, natural things you hear about, but you never hear anything solid or scientific about it. But now wheat grass steps out into the spotlight. A new study has found that it is an incredible source of antioxidants. . . .
D is for Diabetes
In this study, researchers analyzed the blood levels of vitamin D of 961 people. After five years, they found that the ones with low levels of vitamin D were 2.6 times more likely to develop type two diabetes, . . .
Despite Scare Mongering, Chances of Herb-Drug Interaction are Very Low
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic conducted a massive survey to see how many of the potential herb-drug interactions that are listed actually occur. . . .
Pycnogenol for Menopause
Here’s a surprising natural treatment for the symptoms of menopause. This novel study gave 100mg of pycnogenol or a placebo to 155 women for three and a half years. . . .
Curcumin Boosts Body’s Front Line Defence
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is a very effective antiinflammatory. It is one of the most promising anticancer agents and has shown potential in the fights against heart disease and AIDS. And now scientists have just published research that has discovered a new value to this already valuable herb. . . .
Devil’s Claw for Pain from Bad Back or Osteoarthritis
People suffering from lower back pain or from osteoarthritis were given the herb devil’s claw for 54 weeks to see what effect it had on their pain. . . .
Magnesium Prevents Strokes
A meta-analysis of seven studies has found that for every 100mg a day you increase your magnesium intake, . . .
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.