Valerian: Beating the Toughest Insomnia
Valerian is both the most famous and the most effective herb for insomnia. Recent studies have shown that it works beautifully in with some of the toughest insomnias.
Don’t Want Metabolic Syndrome? Then Not Eating Nuts is Nuts!
In some ways, metabolic syndrome is the disease of our age. It is diagnosed in the presence of any 3 of the following 5 symptoms: abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure and elevated blood glucose. It is heavily influenced by our bad diet. Help that should no longer be surprising, but…
Merck’s COVID Antiviral Versus Supplements: the Gap Widens!
In the UK, Merck’s antiviral pill became the first drug approved for the treatment of COVID. The media calls it a “game changer.” The pill is now nearing approval in the US. But new data shows that it is less effective than Merck originally claimed. Several safe, inexpensive natural supplements have shown results in published…
Curcumin & COVID: The Evidence Grows
Curcumin holds promise for COVID because it is a safe anti-inflammatory, blood thinner, antioxidant and antiviral: the perfect recipe for fighting COVID. Now the supporting evidence is starting to grow.
Statins & Diabetes: Reason to Treat Cholesterol Naturally
Statins are a leading class of drugs for treating cholesterol. But, for many people their effectiveness is questionable. And they bring many health risks with them. The questions may loom especially large for diabetics. A new study makes it loom even larger.
What’s Really Safe & Effective for Kids’ Coughs & What’s Not
This should not be controversial, but it is. The fact that over-the-counter cough and cold drugs are unproven and unsafe for children, while natural treatments are proven and safe is often ignored and even reversed.
Very Important Study on Vitamin D, COVID and Kids
There is a lot of science suggesting that vitamin D may be the single most important factor in preventing and treating COVID-19. But this is the first study we’ve seen that suggests that the same may be true for your kids.
The Powerful Natural Combo That Helps Migraine Sufferers
8.3% of Canadians and 12%-22% of Americans suffer from migraines. And suffer is no hyperbole: 91% of them can barely function when they suffer an attack. But powerful natural help is readily available.
Osteoarthritis? This Herb Can Really Help
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability in people over 65. It is usually treated with NSAIDs, but NSAIDs have many potentially serious side effects, and they actually make the condition worse because they inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate cartilage destruction. A safe, natural treatment would be great.…
Homeopathy & Colds: Is CBC Guilty of Pseudoscience?
CBC Marketplace has criticized pharmacists for recommending homeopathic remedies for children’s colds. Was that fair?
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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
