Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Ulcerative colitis is becoming more common. Despite medical treatment, a considerable number of people continue to struggle with relapsing disease and will require surgery. Combined with the side effects of drugs, this continued struggle has led to a search for natural alternatives.
Most women, especially adolescent and young women, have to suffer through painful periods. Since they are typically put on hormones or NSAIDs with significant side effects, a safe, affordable, natural therapy would be very welcome.
Having a cholesterol problem puts you at greater risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Many people don’t adequately respond to the front line statin drugs, and those drugs have considerable side effects. The search is always on for effective, natural alternatives. Here’s one!
In our fast paced world so influenced by convenience and advertising, ultra-processed foods are filling a greater space on our menus. They may be fast, and they may be addictively tasty, but they may also be killing you.
Cognitive decline in healthy people gets worse as you age and can seriously affect quality of life. Early intervention is an important strategy. This ancient herb can help.
This large new study suggests that something as simple as sugar may be behind your depression.
An important new study shows why you may want to consider taking folic acid, B6 and B12 if you are on calcium channel blockers for cardiovascular disease. The drugs may not save you from heart disease, but the B-vitamins might save you from the drugs.
Unlike ancient times, when the woman was always blamed, it is now known that in 40-50% of cases of infertility, the cause is a male factor. In another 20%, both partners contribute. Men struggling with infertility may find help in an unexpected place: alfalfa seeds.
The disease is common, the leading drug has risks, and a beautiful flower might be the answer.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and one of the most common causes of liver transplant. Safe, simple wheat germ may play a role in the solution.
New research suggests that simply getting more of these two nutrients while pregnant means giving birth to smarter babies!
Lurking behind many conditions, you’ll find inflammation hiding behind your symptoms. These powerful and versatile nutrients can help put the inflammatory fire out.