The Herb that Beats the Drug for Cold Sores
Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus (HSV-1), and they are incredibly common. What if the best treatment for them was not a drug at all, but a herb?
Alone or With Drugs: Ginkgo for Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the most severe form of cognitive impairment caused by vascular disease. Ginkgo biloba is the best herb for cognitive impairment; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are the best drug. Which is better?
Crohn’s & Colitis: Olive Oil to the Rescue?
Inflammatory bowel disease includes Chron’s and colitis, and it is becoming more and more common. Could something as simple as olive oil help?
Turmeric & Curcumin: Powerful Help for Blood Sugar
Over a billion people in the world have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. That’s a lot of people this safe, inexpensive, powerful herb could help.
Building a Better Brain Could be a Blueberry Away
If there were a way to avoid the ravages of dementia and Alzheimer’s, that would be amazing. Nature might provide part of the answer packed in the power of a blueberry.
Diabetic Kidney Disease: Black Seed to the Rescue!
As if diabetes were not enough on its own, it is also a leading cause of kidney failure. But a safe, little, super seed may provide help.
Lipoic Acid For Men: Improving Sperm & Fertility
Sperm count and sperm quality are plummeting. Concerning research shows that sperm count has dropped by over 50% in the past several years. But, not only sperm count, but sperm quality is important. Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that may help both, while, crucially, helping your sperm to swim better.
Green Tea Improves Recovery from Gastric Cancer Surgery
Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer. Worse, it is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths globally. And gastric cancer surgery is high risk with high rates of disease and death. It would be remarkable if simply drinking green tea could help. And remarkable it is!
Want to Prevent Diabetes? Eat a Plant Based Diet
Type 2 diabetes has become epidemic with cases more than tripling in the last twenty years. The surge in numbers is being driven largely by lifestyle factors like unhealthy diets. Plant based diets are known to reduce the risk. This new study dove more deeply into that promise.
Improving Life for Seniors with Chamomile
Mental health problems, like depression and anxiety, can diminish self-care and quality of life for seniors. There may be a safe, simple solution.
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.
