One More Reason for Women to Eat Avocados
They’re not only good: they’re good for you. Avocados are delicious, and they’re loaded in nutrients, fiber and healthy fats. A new study shows that that’s a winning combination for preventing diabetes in women.
Want to Get Rid of Your Migraines? Alpha-Lipoic Acid Can Help.
Migraine headaches are more than a headache. The intense pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound and, for some, visual disturbances. They can seriously impact quality of life. A safe, natural treatment would be great.
Peppermint Oil for IBS: The Evidence Mounts
Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition that can be worsened by stress and that can seriously affect quality of life. This new study adds to the mountain of evidence showing that peppermint oil is a simple, safe and effective treatment for IBS. A meta-analysis of of 7 studies showed that peppermint oil is…
Melatonin Versus Drugs for Insomnia in the Hospital
About 36% of people who are hospitalized experience insomnia even when they have no prior history of insomnia. It can be caused by patient care interventions, noise and medications, and it may have a number of negative impacts. Several different drugs are frequently prescribed. But could safe, natural, inexpensive and effective melatonin work just as…
Probiotics Improve Life for People with IBS
People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) experience abdominal pain or discomfort. It is a very common condition, affecting around 11% of people globally, 15% of people in the U.S. and as many as 18% in Canada. It affects women more than men. For many of those people, IBS impacts their quality of life. Safe, affordable,…
Is Taking Vitamin D Early After Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis a Game Changer?
For a brief time following the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, your body still produces some insulin. Prolonging this period can lead to better long-term health outcomes. And vitamin D might help you do that.
Natural Topical Relief for Eczema
Eczema is very common among children and can seriously affect their quality of life. More people should know about a safe, natural topical treatment that is as effective as pharmaceutical creams.
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.
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
