Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
You know melatonin as a hormone secreted by the human pineal gland. But a surprising discovery is that there are a plethora of plant sources of melatonin.
A surprising discovery is that several plants and herbs are natural sources of melatonin, a hormone that, in humans, is produced in the pineal gland. One of those natural sources in pistachio. How well does it work for sleep?
Pharmaceutical treatments for ulcerative colitis have a range of side effects that is considerable. That has led to a search for natural alternatives. That search has led to a surprisingly simple new candidate.
Though often thought of exclusively as a problem for men, thinning hair is a problem for women too. The scientific evidence is mounting that this one herb can help both men and women.
A healthy gut microbiome is increasingly being shown to be crucial for an expanding variety of reasons. This new study suggests a novel way of getting there.
Male infertility is responsible for half of all infertility cases. Research is increasingly identifying oxidative stress as a leading cause. That holds out the promise that antioxidants could help.
Surprisingly, research suggests that omega-3 essential fatty acids can reduce aggression. Is it true? This meta-analysis set out to find out.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition. But it is often misunderstood and misrepresented. There is more to schizophrenia than hallucinations. And that’s where curcumin could come in.
Gingivitis is a common gum disease that causes irritation, swelling, redness and bleeding. Chlorhexidine is a prescription mouthwash that kills the bacteria that grows in plaque and causes gingivitis. A new study shows that a simple herbal mouthwash does it better.
More than 1% of the US population, nearly 1% of the Canadian population and around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological conditions in the world. For about one-third of them drugs don’t do the job because they have drug-resistant epilepsy. Could something as simple as more magnesium…
As science discovers lifestyle patterns that prevent dementia, you might want to take advantage of all of them. Research is moving from single nutrients to dietary patterns. This dietary pattern is one you should know about.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are crucial for cognition, but we often don’t get enough of them in our diet, since many of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. A new study shows that when teenagers supplement those two carotenes, it has a very positive impact on their cognition.