Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
In our book Sex & Fertility: Natural Solutions, we say that nuts and seeds are helpful for the male sexual system because they are high in zinc, essential fatty acids, fiber and other nutrients. The essential fatty acids, we say, are essential for normal glandular functioning and activity in the reproductive system. A study on…
Several studies have shown that ginger is effective for dysmenorrhoea, or painful period (Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015;291:1277-81; J Altern Complement Med 2009 Feb;15:129-32). Now a new systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the evidence. . . .
We have written a lot on the ineffectiveness and serious side effects of NSAIDs and Acetaminophen containing drugs like
Dwarf elder (Sambucus ebulus) is a relative of the more common elder (Sambucus nigra) that is used in the treatment of cold and flu. According to Maud Grieve’s A Modern Herbal, it differs from the better known elder in that it does not have a hard stem and dies back to the ground every year,…
Several studies have suggested that drinking pomegranate juice can lower your blood pressure. And at least one small, unblinded
There have long been studies showing that eating more fruit and vegetables is good for improving brain function in the elderly (Arch Neurol 2009;66:216-25; Curr Opin Clin Metab Care 2010; 13:14-18). A previous review found that the association is positive, but more so for vegetables than fruit (J Nutr Health Aging 2012;16:626–630). The purpose of…
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain or by the rupture of blood vessels in the brain. When the stroke is caused by a block of blood flow, it is called an ischemic stroke. Ischemic strokes are the most common form of stroke….
Every day we learn that common drugs we assumed to be safe aren’t. The latest casualty of the science of safety are the proton pump inhibitors frequently prescribed for heartburn as well as for ulcers. A new study now warns that they can lead to long-term kidney disease. . . .
In T.H. White’s famous telling of the Arthurian legend, The Once and Future King, the wizard Merlin, after aging forward for half his life, begins to age backward again. Science may have discovered the Merlin Effect. The leading theory of aging is the telomere shortening theory. Telomeres (Greek for the part at the end) are protective…
Ulcers are a very common and painful problem. New research suggests that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help with the problem. The list of uses of curcumin keeps getting bigger. . . .
Resveratrol is a compound found in dark chocolate, peanuts, red grapes and raspberries. A new study has suggested that resveratrol can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. . . .