Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
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. . . .
I don’t think we’ve ever written about kiwi before, but it’s summer and time for exotic, juicy fruits, so, check this out. . . .
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. . . .