Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
More and more, research is identifying the role of inflammation in a myriad of conditions, including ones you wouldn’t expect to be inflammatory. Recent research is also pointing to the surprising anti-inflammatory properties of spirulina as a part of the solution.
Rates of obesity among young people are very concerning and on the rise. Between 1990 and 2021, rates of overweight and obesity combined doubled, while rates of obesity tripled. Any safe, natural help would be welcome. Here’s a surprising and simple one.
Pecans are appreciated for their delicious taste alone or in pies, but they may be underappreciated, compared to other nuts, like almonds and walnuts, for their health benefits. This new review of the research should take care of that!
You knew that black seed does a lot. But, when it comes to cardiovascular disease, it seems to do it all!
Cholesterol problems are an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested that curcumin can help fight cholesterol. This new meta-analysis put the data on curcumin to the test.
Several studies have suggested that ginger can positively influence markers of cardiovascular disease. This systematic review put them all together. Guess what it found.
Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to worse heart health. But you won’t believe how much getting enough vitamin D can help!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. One of the tiniest supplements in nature could help the largest health problem in the world.
Recent research is proving this nutrient to be great for your heart. And nature provides a delicious abundance of it.
For people with atherosclerosis, the beautiful herb saffron can improve several aspects of your quality of life.
It sounds impossible, but 22.6% of Canadian adults and nearly half of all Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. Only 24% of Americans with high blood pressure have it under control. Here’s some safe, natural help that may come as a surprise.
Cardiovascular disease is staggeringly common in North America, and it is the leading cause of death worldwide. Though not commonly thought of as a heart nutrient–in fact, not commonly thought of enough at all–getting adequate selenium could help.