Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Aspirin is still commonly recommended as a blood thinner for preventing cardiovascular disease despite the lack of evidence that it does. But that’s only the beginning of the problem. Because, though Aspirin is not helping many people, it’s hurting a lot of people. A recent study suggests that, for some conditions, pine bark extract (Pycnogenol)…
You’re going to love this one! If you’re overweight, then eating dark chocolate, contrary to everything everybody has told you, can improve markers of cardiovascular disease. Translation: chocolate can help prevent the heart disease that is associated with being overweight. . . .
If you’ve got ulcerative colitis and you manage to get into remission, then you really want the disease to stay inactive and not relapse. A new study adds to the evidence that probiotics may help you do that. . . .
With all the criticism of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup, it’s nice to see that glyphosate has recently found a friend. Unfortunately, the friend that glyphosate has been hanging around with, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic, has just been classified as “possibly carcinogenic” by the World Health Organization. . . .
Parkinson’s Disease mostly affects people over sixty. Damage to the nerves that produce dopamine causes muscle tremours and rigidity, slurred speech, balance problems, loss of facial expression, depression, memory loss and dementia. The natural supplement coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is emerging as a very promising treatment for Parkinson’s. . . .
The pillars of good health are nutrition, exercise, relaxation and healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking. How important is exercise? A recently released report from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in London gives the numbers. . . .
Nuts have an undeservedly bad reputation as a fatty food. But tons of studies have shown that nuts are not only not fattening, but lower cholesterol and improve heart health. Studies have also shown that nuts are good for diabetes. Now, new research shows that nuts are important for long life because they protect against…
Cat’s claw, or una de gato as it is called in Peru, is an exotic and powerful South American herb. When we were in Peru, we were surprised to find it being sold as pills by pharmacists in the drug store and as strips of bark by Amazonian women in the streets. We saw people…
Recently we’ve written about the striking benefits of saffron for the general population and, specifically, for men. Well, here’s one for women. A herbal combination featuring saffron is better than drugs for painful periods. . . .
Valerian and lemon balm are two great calming herbs. New research suggests that they may help kids who, though they don’t have ADHD, have some of the symptoms of ADHD. . . .
The birth control pill is one of the most ubiquitous medications for women. It is the leading form of contraception for women between the ages of 15 and 29. In the United States and the rest of the developed world, over 17% of all women between the ages of 15 and 44 are on the…
Ginkgo is well known for helping seniors with memory problems, but new research suggests that it may also help young children with ADHD. . . .