Herbal Help for High Blood Pressure
Several studies have shown that drugs don’t actually protect against heart disease in the over 80% of people whose blood pressure is mild to moderately high. So, finding herbs that really do help would be a huge benefit. Found them!
Herbal Help for Breastfeeding Mothers
Herbs that encourage breast milk are called galactogogues from the ancient Greek words meaning to bring milk. A safe, effective galactagogue would be really good news for breastfeeding mothers.
Eating for Your Brain: Why Bugs Bunny Was So Smart
If you want to keep your mind strong as you age, you should be eating more of this . . .
Stopping Diabetes in its Tracks
As many as 90 million Americans are on their way to diabetes. They are prediabetics whose blood sugar is higher than normal. The condition often progresses to diabetes, so it is crucial to stop it in its tracks. And the stopper may be a safe, simple herb you already know very well.
Could This Herb Be The New Superstar For Sleep?
Insomnia is a common and frustrating problem that can seriously affect quality of life. A new herbal superstar is quietly rising on the horizon.
Now You Can Soothe Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Of all the many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting as many as 15% of all people. That’s a lot of people who need help from this painful and uncomfortable condition. And a lot of help may come from a simple and surprising place!
Preventing Mouth Cancers with Simple Herbs
Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) are a group of conditions that affect the inside of the mouth. They increase the risk of cancer. Many oral cancers develop from OPMDs. A safe, simple natural treatment would be incredibly valuable. But is there one?
Menopause, Hot Flashes & Depression: One Herb Fits All
Though hot flashes grab the menopause spotlight, depression is a common problem affecting menopausal women. If you knew there was a safe, easily available herb that relieved both at once, would you run out and get it?
Can Curcumin Really Help Osteoarthritis?
90% of people over 40 have at least some osteoarthritis. Most of them are put on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). That means that most people over 40 are on NSAIDs. The problem is, NSAIDs actually make your osteoarthritis worse because they erode the substances around the joints: they inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate joint destruction.…
Two Studies Support this Surprising Herb as a Menopause Herb
This herb may not be much discussed outside culinary circles, but it may be time for women struggling with menopause to start talking about it.
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.
