Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
A flurry of recent research is highlighting an important new herb for menopause.
Is it good for you or is it bad for you? Does it cause stress and anxiety or relax you? Coffee’s reputation has gone on a roller coaster ride. This huge new study analyzed the effect of coffee drinking on stress and mood. What they found may not be what you expected.
A promising new study provides evidence that spirulina can improve symptoms and quality of life in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
SAMe is a valuable natural treatment for depression that never seems to have quite caught on. This new systematic review is a reminder that maybe it is time that it does.
Women going through menopause can experience hot flashes, sweating, loss of libido, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Real help that is safe to take would be a huge relief. Meet the ancient herb ashwagandha.
Way too many people struggle with anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia that can lead to illness and diminish quality of life. This new study shows that a blend of powerful traditional medicinal mushrooms can help.
Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely.
Peanuts get a lot of bad press. Here’s some really good press. Eating peanuts improves your memory, and now we might know why.
There are many important traditional herbs for calming and sleep. A new study has put the science behind the tradition for this sleep herb.
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.
Insomnia is more common than you would believe. It may affect as many as one-third of the adult population of the world. Valerian is the most famous herb for sleep. You know it works, but you may not believe how well!