Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Metabolic syndrome is a growing problem. It is now believed to affect an incredible 25% of all adults in the world. It is heavily affected by diet, so a dietary solution would be really desirable.
Read the new article we coauthored with Michael Murray, one of the world’s leading experts on natural health, in Vitamin Retailer. The article looks at some of the natural supplements with the most promising research for COVID-19.
Elderberry is an amazing herb for fighting off cold and flu. It is remarkable at blocking proteins that allow viruses to attach to your cells and enter them. It also effectively inhibits the virus from propagating at later stages if the virus has gotten into the cell.
Two important recent studies of vitamin D and COVID have looked at crucial outcomes: Can vitamin D prevent you from getting COVID, and can it prevent ICU admissions?
Gingivitis refers to inflammation and bleeding of the gums. If not managed, it can progress to the more serious periodontitis. Garlic can help not to let that happen.
A red rose has always been the flower of the heart and the gift you give on Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it’s time for the rose to move over, and let another flower take its place.
Wouldn’t it be great if dark chocolate was as bad for COVID as it is delicious for you?
Melatonin is famous as a sleep aid. But emerging research is pointing to headaches as an important use of melatonin too.
Now there’s the health tip you’ve been waiting to hear. Eating dark chocolate makes you smarter.
It is well known, especially by those who have undergone it, that chemotherapy commonly causes nausea and vomiting. If there were a simple, safe way of relieving it, that would be welcome relief.
The Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac. Recent research has supported its use for improving sperm and helping infertile men. Once again, a herbal tradition proves scientifically true.
Ginger is a popular traditional herb loved in both cooking and herbalism. It turns out it is loved just as much by science.