Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Recently, we did a comprehensive review of the clinical research on saffron in the herbal journal HerbalGram (the PDF is on the About Linda & Ted page). In that review, we looked at several studies that demonstrated that saffron is a highly effective treatment for depression. Now a new study has not only added to…
This important study set out to determine the relationship between your diet and your brain. It wanted to see if there was an association between eating healthily and preventing cognitive decline as we age. It followed 27,860 people who were 55 or older and who were at risk of cardiovascular disease for 56 months. The…
Patients in hospitals often suffer from pain, nausea and anxiety that require treatment. But those treatments have side effects and are often ineffective. This interesting study looked at the possibility of using inexpensive and safe aromatherapy as an alternative in the hospital. . . .
We have written large studies to reduce the risk of premature death and of death from heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease. A new systematic review and meta-analysis has included studies not included in earlier reviews and added the more recently published studies. The up-to-date review looked at studies on nuts and cardiovascular…
Last month, in Vol.20, No.3 of The Natural Path, we wrote about the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha. We discussed studies that demonstrated benefit for sexual and reproductive health for both men and women, working out, stress, anxiety, OCD, diabetes and heart disease. Well, after we finished that article, a new study came out showing that ashwagandha…
About 80% of pregnant women suffer from nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. Ginger has a long history of use for the nausea of pregnancy. And modern science supports that use. . . .
In the December issue of The Natural Path, we exposed the negative findings of the science of flu vaccines and then covered the positive findings of the science of herbs and vitamins for fighting the flu and cold. Well, here are three novel reasons why you should not get the flu vaccine that we did…
The fastest rising herbal stars for depression are curcumin and saffron. The most recent study to evaluate the benefits of these herbs looked at curcumin and saffron either alone or together in the treatment of major depression. . . .
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by compulsive actions that follow upon intrusive, stressful thoughts. It is often treated with SSRI antidepressants. But the SSRIs are ineffective for 40-60% of people, and they have considerable and serious
In this month’s issue of The Natural Path newsletter (20.4) we give a detailed discussion of the science of cold and flu prevention. We show the lack of research supporting the flu vaccine, and we discuss a number of natural supplements that have lots of scientific support. Well, here’s one we didn’t discuss: vitamin D. ….
Our diet and lifestyle are so messed up that chronic constipation has become an incredibly common problem. There are a number of effective herbs for constipation, and now new research has added another easy, natural solution. You knew eating prunes could help, but did you know eating figs could? . . .
Though eczema is such a common condition, there has been surprisingly little research done on it. Several herbs are known to help, and there is some research supporting the use of vitamins C, D and zinc. Now a new study has suggested a preventative role for vitamin B3: a very early preventative role. . ….