Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. A huge number of cancers can be prevented by diet. Could something as simple and tasty as olive oil make a difference?
Recent research is discovering an unexpected relationship between exercise and gut health. If you are an athlete, or you workout, taking probiotics may improve your athletic performance and your health.
Most women are affected by PMS, and many of them are put on drugs. That means that many women are regularly prescribed hormones or antidepressants. But maybe they don’t need to be!
This new double-blind study explored whether the herb licorice could shorten stays in the ICU for critically ill COVID patients.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Eating more vegetables is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study suggests that eating more cruciferous vegetables may be especially effective.
Depression is common and potentially debilitating. Teen depression is a serious mental health problem. A safe, effective, affordable and natural treatment could offer a lot of help to a lot of young people. New research is pointing to vitamin D as part of that help.
This little talked about herb is building an impressive resume for diabetes.
One of the great natural cholesterol fighters that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is bergamot. Well, it just got some attention!
Chamomile has a very long tradition as a herb that can calms and helps you sleep. A new meta-analysis of controlled studies of chamomile has now scientifically supported that traditional use.
Skin damage is a very common side effect of radiation therapy for cancer. It can badly affect quality of life, and there is no approved conventional treatment. A recent systematic review suggests that there just might be a natural one.
Seasonal allergies drive 10%-30% of adults crazy. Common antihistamines have common side effects, including drowsiness, dry mouth, GI upset, headache and weight gain. But there are very safe natural treatments. Here’s a new one.
This massive new meta-analysis may be the most comprehensive evidence yet that eating meat increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.