Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
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. . . .
We love finding studies that offer some help for conditions for which little help is held out. That’s why we were excited to find this study of Down’s syndrome. This hot off the presses study of Down’s syndrome and green tea was published just yesterday. . . .
Here’s another exciting and unexpected reason to eat dark chocolate (which I’m doing as I type!). Dark chocolate is emerging as one of the most valuable superfoods. One area that hasn’t received a lot of attention is dark chocolate’s power over inflammation. Recent science is beginning to identify inflammation as a cause that is involved…
The beautiful lavender is one of nature’s most soothing and relaxing flowers. There is a long tradition of enjoying its scent to help you relax and fall asleep. A new study has enriched this traditional use by showing that lavender’s soothing properties can also help soothe pain: specifically, in this study, post-operative pain. . ….