Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
It seems impossible, but more than half the calories in our diet come from ultra-processed food. We eat more fake food than real food!
Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can struggle with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It can affect cognition and memory and make life and school more challenging. A simple, gentle herb can help.
Lots of foods get lots of respect. Some even earn the label of superfood. Grapes have never been among them. But maybe they should be.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. Around 20.5 million people a year die from it. So, preventing it by cutting its risk factors off at the pass is crucial. Simple cinnamon may do just that.
Recent research is firmly establishing saffron as a leading safe and effective treatment for depression. But many of us feel depressed or have low mood without actually being clinically depressed. This large study shows saffron helps these people too.
Not eating enough fruits, vegetables and fiber is associated with a greater risk of developing Crohn’s disease. So, what happens when you eat more?
Depression is too prevalent and become more prevalent every day. Several natural supplements have ben extensively studied. This massive review evaluates some of that evidence.
Aggressive behaviour is an important societal problem that is often blamed on mental illness and treated with drugs that carry unwanted side effects. But what if aggressive behaviour can be partially reduced with a simple nutritional supplement?
Licorice is a leading traditional herbal answer to liver problems. Now, modern science is on board with the tradition.
Pain and stiffness in the neck, back and hip, due to spondylitis or spondylosis, is increasingly common. And our modern lifestyle of not enough physical activity and too much time hunched over our computers and cell phones isn’t helping. But a herbal combination of boswellia and curcumin is!
The drug levodopa is the foundation for the conventional treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Surprisingly, this bean is a natural source of levodopa.
You knew this herb is great for your heart. But did you know it is good for your skin? Here’s a new way to reduce wrinkles.