Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Careful scientific research has revealed the best approach for most thyroid cancers: don’t get screened; don’t get treatment. The popularization of ultrasound screening, CT scanning and MRI’s has led to a dramatic increase in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, especially among women. But a new report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)…
Cinnamon is one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. And now a new study has added even more weight to the evidence for this surprisingly powerful herb. . . .
Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. It is the first choice pain medication for pregnant women. More than half of all pregnant women in the U.S. use Tylenol. But an important new study has increased the concern over risks to children whose mothers use Tylenol while pregnant. . . .
It’s been a big week for acupuncture research. The other day we wrote about an impressive study that found that
Chamomile tea is a gentle herbal tea usually thought of for easing tummies. But a surprising new study reveals that it is a powerful herb with powerful effects. This new study found that chamomile can have impressive effects on diabetes. . . .
Yesterday, we blogged about the scientific evidence behind American swimmer
There has been a great deal of media buzz about the purple dots on Michael Phelps’ back and shoulders at the Rio Olympics. The Canadian broadcaster CBC focussed on it both on their web page and on Mark Tewksbury’s commentary on TV. Both provided interesting discussions, but both concluded that there is no evidence or…
In this intriguing study, 300 Emergency Room patients suffering from acute moderate to severe pain were given either IV morphine or acupuncture treatment. Guess which was better . . . .
Guess why your kid can’t sleep at night. That cell phone or computer your child is attached to just might be shutting down his or her melatonin. And that down shift in melatonin may be causing insomnia. . . .
The most common recommendation made by dental health professionals in addition to brushing your teeth? Floss daily. Turns out they have no evidence for that recommendation. . . .
A huge new American study has found that people who get their protein from plant sources instead of animal sources live longer. “Plants,” the lead author said, “are a better source [of protein] than animal products.” . . .
Yesterday, we wrote about kiwi being good for cardiovascular health. It may not be surprising that a fruit is good for you physically, but, it may come as a bigger surprise that fruit is good for you psychologically. New research suggests that the flavonoids in fruit powerfully protect against depression. . . .