Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
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.
A large body of evidence suggests that curcumin improves chemotherapy outcomes and improves quality of life. This new study of women with breast cancer adds to that important research.
Of all the many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting as many as 11%-15% of all people. 35 million Americans suffer from IBS. The conventional approach focusses only on symptom relief. Nature can do better!
Effectively managing type 2 diabetes relies on paying attention to your weight. Being overweight is very common in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and losing weight can help manage symptoms and, potentially, even reverse the diabetes. New research shows that curcumin can help.
Pain and stiffness in the neck, back and hip, due to spondylitis or spondylosis, is increasingly common. And our modern lifestyle of not enough physical activity and too much time hunched over our computers and cell phones isn’t helping. But a herbal combination of boswellia and curcumin is!
It’s a nasty cycle: depression increases the risk of diabetes, and diabetes increases the risk and severity of depression. The good news is that one herb can help both.
A new massive review of the research establishes that curcumin significantly helps people with diabetes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem for women of reproductive age. It affects 5-10% of the population, with as many as 5 million American women suffering from it. That is troubling because PCOS is the most common cause of ovulatory infertility. If your meds are not doing the trick, adding this herb…
Ulcerative colitis significantly impacts quality of life for a lot of people. This new meta-analysis suggests that significant herbal help can come from curcumin.
In nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides, collect in liver tissue. It is the most common cause of chronic liver disease. It affects as many as 30% of people, but most people who have it probably don’t even know it. Many natural supplements have been shown to help. One of the most…
Over time, wear and tear on your knees can lead to loss of cartilage and degeneration of the joint. And that can lead to pain. Since conventional treatments have long-term safety concerns and can actually make the disease worse, growing attention is being paid to natural treatments. One of “the most potent and effective” natural…
Skin damage is a very common side effect of radiation therapy for cancer. It can badly affect quality of life, and there is no approved conventional treatment. A recent systematic review suggests that there just might be a natural one.