Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Very well known for their power over urinary tract infections, a new meta-analysis reveals that cranberry may benefits beyond UTI’s for cardiovascular health and diabetes.
In one of the first studies of its kind, following a vegetarian diet has been shown to improve risk factors in women with metastatic breast cancer.
Having a cholesterol problem puts you at greater risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Many people don’t adequately respond to the front line statin drugs, and those drugs have considerable side effects. The search is always on for effective, natural alternatives. Here’s one!
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and one of the most common causes of liver transplant. Safe, simple wheat germ may play a role in the solution.
This single-cell algae may be one of the tiniest natural supplements in the world, but its powers are huge. And this new review of the research suggests that people at risk of diabetes or heart disease might benefit from those huge powers.
Garcinia cambogia is best known as a weight loss herb. But this new study stretches its benefits. Garcinia improves, not only body fat, but blood fats.
Fenugreek is a powerful antidiabetic herb. It may be just the thing to add if your meds just aren’t cutting it.
“Reversal of prediabetes,” the researchers say in the discussion of their study, “is a holy grail of medicine.” They then go on to say that almonds normalize prediabetes as well as drugs, while being safer. That’s big news!
High blood pressure is a common and serious health concern. Managing it can have a large impact on health. This new meta-analysis shows that one exciting way to help manage it is alpha lipoic acid.
Diabetes is becoming more and more common. There may be many reasons, including our poor diet, our inactive lifestyle and obesity. But recent evidence is also suggesting that vitamin D deficiency could be contributing. This new meta-analysis tested that suggestion.
Have you ever known a fish to have high cholesterol? Maybe it’s the seaweed! This large study shows that a certain type of seaweed can lower cholesterol.
Metabolic syndrome may be the defining disease of our time. It is the dangerous place where our modern lifestyle that leads to heart disease, diabetes and obesity meets. Garlic may be the answer.