Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
A healthy gut microbiome is increasingly being shown to be crucial for an expanding variety of reasons. This new study suggests a novel way of getting there.
Male infertility is responsible for half of all infertility cases. Research is increasingly identifying oxidative stress as a leading cause. That holds out the promise that antioxidants could help.
Surprisingly, research suggests that omega-3 essential fatty acids can reduce aggression. Is it true? This meta-analysis set out to find out.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition. But it is often misunderstood and misrepresented. There is more to schizophrenia than hallucinations. And that’s where curcumin could come in.
Gingivitis is a common gum disease that causes irritation, swelling, redness and bleeding. Chlorhexidine is a prescription mouthwash that kills the bacteria that grows in plaque and causes gingivitis. A new study shows that a simple herbal mouthwash does it better.
More than 1% of the US population, nearly 1% of the Canadian population and around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological conditions in the world. For about one-third of them drugs don’t do the job because they have drug-resistant epilepsy. Could something as simple as more magnesium…
As science discovers lifestyle patterns that prevent dementia, you might want to take advantage of all of them. Research is moving from single nutrients to dietary patterns. This dietary pattern is one you should know about.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are crucial for cognition, but we often don’t get enough of them in our diet, since many of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. A new study shows that when teenagers supplement those two carotenes, it has a very positive impact on their cognition.
An important new study shows that vitamin K can slow the progression of coronary artery calcification. That’s important because coronary artery calcification is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events.
As if depression isn’t bad enough, it often comes with insomnia and low self-esteem. Is saffron powerful enough to help all three?
Respiratory tract infections are common reasons for being prescribed drugs. But the widespread and often inappropriate use of drugs is contributing to resistant microorganisms, resulting in harder to treat illnesses that last longer. Herbs offer an exciting solution. But how strong is the evidence that they work?
Surprisingly, modulating the gut microbiota can actually prevent respiratory infections. This new study of children adds to the evidence.