Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
This surprising study suggests that taking vitamin C supplements while pregnant delivers babies with better mental health.
Best known for fighting urinary tract infections, unexpected new research shows cranberry juice may prevent cavities in the same way.
Hops is best known as an ingredient in beer. Less known is that it is a valuable medicinal herb. New research is adding weight loss to its list of uses.
A surprising new study shows that simply eating more fruits and vegetables could be one of the most important steps to improve kidney disease.
New research suggests that L-theanine can benefit cognition by helping attention and that it can help depression.
This new systematic review examined the evidence for using the herbs saffron and ashwagandha for stress-related issues from depression and anxiety to stress and insomnia. The results support the use of these two great herbs.
Rates of depression and anxiety are soaring among adolescents. Increasingly, research is showing that nutrition plays a crucial role in mental health. This new study provides important new clues for adolescents.
Depression is not monolithic. People struggling with depression have many different symptoms. This new study suggests that an oral lavender supplement can help depression and its many different symptoms.
Is it possible that something as simple as lavender aromatherapy could significantly help people with high blood pressure? Yup!
Echinacea is the most famous immune herb. But is its reputation deserved? Can it really help your kids fight off respiratory tract infections? That’s what this new systematic review set out to see.
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. About 40% of women will experience some form of sexual dysfunction in their lifetime. A combo of shatavari and ashwagandha could be the answer.
Acne is often thought of as an adolescent problem. But hiding outside the spotlight is a large number of adults who continue to struggle with the inflammatory skin condition. New research suggests that diet can help.