The Health Packing Punch of Olives
The Mediterranean diet has become famous for its contribution to our health. A big part of that contribution comes from the olives and olive oil in the diet. Much less discussed than the fruit and oil of the olive is the leaf, which is actually even higher in health promoting phenolic constituents that give the…
Eat Your Veggies: Cruciferous Veggies That Is!
Some of the healthiest vegetables in the world are the cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, collards, radish, watercress and others. Eating them reduces your risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke. And now we may know why.
Natural Help for Aging Memories
As you get older, your memory can get weaker. But does it have to?
A Safe Way to Stave off Diabetes
You likely already know that chromium is a crucial mineral for fighting diabetes. New research shows that adding this herb may help.
Nausea & the Power of Ginger
Ginger is a powerful treatment for nausea. It has proven its power for all kinds of nausea from motion sickness to morning sickness. This new study wanted to see how good it is for postoperative nausea and vomiting. So, it compared it to three antinausea drugs, and guess what happened!
Drugs that Do Harm: Increasing the Risk of Dementia
Several popular drugs that are available by prescription and even over-the-counter can increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. And yet, you are hardly ever told.
Natural Aphrodisiacs: New Research
Myth and lore are full of aphrodisiacs. So, it turns out, is science.
How Tylenol Messes Up Your Mind
Current research on acetaminophen (Tylenol) is establishing the frightening fact that taking Tylenol has serious, and socially significant, effects on your brain and your personality.
Fall Foods: How Pumpkin Fights Diabetes
This is the time of year that the fields are full of pumpkins and squash. Pumpkins are for more than Hallowe’en. Here’s why you should feast on that jack o’lantern.
Two More Studies Show Promise of Vitamin D for COVID-19
Imagine if something as simple, safe and inexpensive as vitamin D could help fight COVID-19. We have written a lot about vitamin D and COVID-19. Now two new published studies add to the promise of this important vitamin.
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.
