Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
About 36% of people who are hospitalized experience insomnia even when they have no prior history of insomnia. It can be caused by patient care interventions, noise and medications, and it may have a number of negative impacts. Several different drugs are frequently prescribed. But could safe, natural, inexpensive and effective melatonin work just as…
People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) experience abdominal pain or discomfort. It is a very common condition, affecting around 11% of people globally, 15% of people in the U.S. and as many as 18% in Canada. It affects women more than men. For many of those people, IBS impacts their quality of life. Safe, affordable,…
For a brief time following the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, your body still produces some insulin. Prolonging this period can lead to better long-term health outcomes. And vitamin D might help you do that.
Eczema is very common among children and can seriously affect their quality of life. More people should know about a safe, natural topical treatment that is as effective as pharmaceutical creams.
Conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are limited in their effectiveness. But what happens when you add the leading herb for Alzheimer’s to the leading drug for Alzheimer’s?
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. According to the CDC, only 22.5% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control. That’s concerning since high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States….
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.