Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Previous double-blind research has shown that dark chocolate significantly improves cognition in people with mild cognitive impairment (Hypertension 2012;60:794-801) and that it
Broccoli sprouts are a rich source of components that can induce glutathione, one of the body’s most important detoxifiers. In the June 2014 issue of The Natural Path, we reported on a study that found that broccoli sprouts boost detoxification of some airborne pollutants. In a controlled trial, 291 people exposed to substantial levels of…
When you take the right form of zinc lozenge to fight off a cold, it works every time. The best forms are zinc gluconate, acetate or gluconate-glycine. They work best when they do not contain citric acid, tartaric acid, sorbitol or manitol. Several studies show that taking 13-23mg of zinc lozenges every 2 waking hours…
A massive new study from Harvard has added another large piece of evidence to the question of what type of fats humans should be eating. And, once again, the answer is to eat unsaturated fats and to avoid both saturated fats from meat and dairy and transfatty acids. . . .
A couple of months ago, in Volume 19.6 of The Natural Path, we did a feature article on natural treatments for insomnia. In that article, we pointed out the surprising number of people who suffer from insomnia or from unsatisfying sleep. But, we also pointed out that insomnia is not just frustrating: it contributes to…
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma, and glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness. A new study that looked at 104,987 people who were forty or over for an average of sixteen years looked at the role of dietary nitrates in preventing POAG. . . .
The polyunsaturated fats known as omega-3 essential fatty acids have long been known to be good for your heart. Now, new reasearch proves it. . . .
For many people who are seeking antioxidant support, the best choice is grape seed extract. . . .
As exams wrap up, students don’t need to be reminded that school is stressful and causes anxiety. But calming help can come from the intriguing herb Rhodiola rosea. . . .
In an interesting study that could help solve the problem of migraine headaches, researchers have found that many children, teens and young adults who suffer from migraines are deficient in certain vitamins. . . .
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released the first ever comprehensive inventory of cancer causing compounds that have been measured in people. EWG reviewed over 1000 studies and found that as many as 420 chemicals that either known to cause cancer or that are likely to cause cancer have been detected in humans. . ….
Ginger has tons of well known uses. It is best known as an antinausea herb for morning sickness and motion sickness. It is also a great herb for osteoarthritis and painful periods. New research reveals that ginger is also a valuable herb for heart health. . . .