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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
This pretty flower that chefs love is proving to be a powerful medicinal herb. Recent research is suggesting that it may a powerful herb for diabetics too.
Type 2 diabetes affects an insane 10.5% of the world’s population. And that number is going up fast. Getting lots of fiber and omega-3 essential fatty acids is recommended for treating diabetes. Flaxseeds are loaded in both. So, could flaxseeds help prevent and treat diabetes? Let’s find out.
Green tea tastes great and is loaded in antioxidants. But if you enjoy your cup of green tea, here’s another huge reason—actually, a number of huge reasons—to feel good about it.
A new review of the research suggests that alcohol can be harmful to your health at much lower amounts than previously thought. Here are some tips for helping you cut back or quit.
What you eat plays a huge role in every aspect of your physical health. Why shouldn’t it play a huge role in your cognitive health as well? This huge, new study shows that it does. And it shows what you need to put on your plate.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem for women of reproductive age. That is troubling because PCOS is the most common cause of ovulatory infertility. Insulin resistance and excessive amounts of male hormones are the main causes. Another big factor is weight. But a simple cup of tea—if it’s the right cup of tea—can…
Your parents told you to eat your broccoli. Research is telling you to supplement it too. It may boost your brain.
Diabetes is common and getting commoner. It frequently affects seniors and can lead to complications, including cardiovascular and kidney disease. If there were a safe, natural supplement that could improve things, that would be a great discovery. There is.
This massive new systematic review and meta-analysis of curcumin puts all the evidence together for the power of curcumin over several types of arthritis. See just how powerful and versatile this remarkable herb really is.
Metabolic syndrome is where our modern lifestyle that leads to obesity, heart disease and diabetes puts it all together. It affects an unbelievable 25% of all adults in the world, and it increases their risk of diabetes and heart disease. A surprisingly simple spice that you know very well can help.
You’ve been up all night, and your baby can’t stop crying. He’s miserable and holding his tummy. His little legs are pulled up tight against his belly, and his fists are clenched. You try to soothe him, but it offers little comfort. Your baby has colic. But there really is help.
Flaxseeds are a treasure chest of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Here’s a bunch of reasons why it’s time to dig up that treasure and start benefitting from flax’s wealth of powers.