Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
We have written large studies to reduce the risk of premature death and of death from heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease. A new systematic review and meta-analysis has included studies not included in earlier reviews and added the more recently published studies. The up-to-date review looked at studies on nuts and cardiovascular…
Last month, in Vol.20, No.3 of The Natural Path, we wrote about the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha. We discussed studies that demonstrated benefit for sexual and reproductive health for both men and women, working out, stress, anxiety, OCD, diabetes and heart disease. Well, after we finished that article, a new study came out showing that ashwagandha…
About 80% of pregnant women suffer from nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. Ginger has a long history of use for the nausea of pregnancy. And modern science supports that use. . . .
In the December issue of The Natural Path, we exposed the negative findings of the science of flu vaccines and then covered the positive findings of the science of herbs and vitamins for fighting the flu and cold. Well, here are three novel reasons why you should not get the flu vaccine that we did…
The fastest rising herbal stars for depression are curcumin and saffron. The most recent study to evaluate the benefits of these herbs looked at curcumin and saffron either alone or together in the treatment of major depression. . . .
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by compulsive actions that follow upon intrusive, stressful thoughts. It is often treated with SSRI antidepressants. But the SSRIs are ineffective for 40-60% of people, and they have considerable and serious
In this month’s issue of The Natural Path newsletter (20.4) we give a detailed discussion of the science of cold and flu prevention. We show the lack of research supporting the flu vaccine, and we discuss a number of natural supplements that have lots of scientific support. Well, here’s one we didn’t discuss: vitamin D. ….
Our diet and lifestyle are so messed up that chronic constipation has become an incredibly common problem. There are a number of effective herbs for constipation, and now new research has added another easy, natural solution. You knew eating prunes could help, but did you know eating figs could? . . .
Though eczema is such a common condition, there has been surprisingly little research done on it. Several herbs are known to help, and there is some research supporting the use of vitamins C, D and zinc. Now a new study has suggested a preventative role for vitamin B3: a very early preventative role. . ….
Though the evidence has not yet been conclusive, there is reason to believe that magnesium may be beneficial for diabetes. Supplementing 365mg of magnesium a day has been shown to improve blood sugar levels in people who are at risk of diabetes (Diabetes Obes Metab 2011;13:281-4), and magnesium has been shown to improve insulin production…
A New York Times blog on the relative advantages of cow’s milk and plant based milks misses the point by looking at potential causes instead of effects. . . .
Several high protein diets have become popular fads for weight loss. But are they actually good for you? A recent study says they’re not. . . .