Adding the Forest to the Pharmacy. How the Leading Herb Helps the Leading Drug Fight Alzheimer’s.
Conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are limited in their effectiveness. But what happens when you add the leading herb for Alzheimer’s to the leading drug for Alzheimer’s?
The Growing Evidence that Pomegranate Lowers Blood Pressure
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. According to the CDC, only 22.5% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control. That’s concerning since high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States.
Herbal Help for Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is becoming more common. Despite medical treatment, a considerable number of people continue to struggle with relapsing disease and will require surgery. Combined with the side effects of drugs, this continued struggle has led to a search for natural alternatives.
Vitamin D for Your Painful Period
Most women, especially adolescent and young women, have to suffer through painful periods. Since they are typically put on hormones or NSAIDs with significant side effects, a safe, affordable, natural therapy would be very welcome.
Bergamot Effectively Improves Cholesterol
Having a cholesterol problem puts you at greater risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Many people don’t adequately respond to the front line statin drugs, and those drugs have considerable side effects. The search is always on for effective, natural alternatives. Here’s one!
Your Convenient Food is Killing You
In our fast paced world so influenced by convenience and advertising, ultra-processed foods are filling a greater space on our menus. They may be fast, and they may be addictively tasty, but they may also be killing you.
For Healthy Young People, Bacopa Boosts Your Brain (and Mental Health)
Cognitive decline in healthy people gets worse as you age and can seriously affect quality of life. Early intervention is an important strategy. This ancient herb can help.
Why You Might Want to Cut Back on Sugar if You’re are Depressed
This large new study suggests that something as simple as sugar may be behind your depression.
If You Take Calcium Channel Blockers for Your Heart, B-Vitamins Might Save Your Life
An important new study shows why you may want to consider taking folic acid, B6 and B12 if you are on calcium channel blockers for cardiovascular disease. The drugs may not save you from heart disease, but the B-vitamins might save you from the drugs.
Alfalfa: Making Men Fertile!
Unlike ancient times, when the woman was always blamed, it is now known that in 40-50% of cases of infertility, the cause is a male factor. In another 20%, both partners contribute. Men struggling with infertility may find help in an unexpected place: alfalfa seeds.
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.
