Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
It’s hard to believe, but it is estimated that over a billion people have high blood pressure. It might also be hard to believe, but something as safe, simple and inexpensive as ginger supplements might help that.
Respiratory tract infections are common reasons for being prescribed drugs. But the widespread and often inappropriate use of drugs is contributing to resistant microorganisms, resulting in harder to treat illnesses that last longer. Herbs offer an exciting solution. But how strong is the evidence that they work?
It’s been a terrible season for hay fever! Pollen counts have been very high. But ginger is up to the task!
Several studies have suggested that ginger can positively influence markers of cardiovascular disease. This systematic review put them all together. Guess what it found.
Ginger is a valuable and versatile herb. This massive new review of the research shows just how versatile and valuable it is.
Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A growing body of research suggests that ginger can help by improving all of diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure.
This new study compared a herbal combination of ashwagandha and ginger to conventional pharmaceutical treatment of COVID with very exciting results.
When people with mild to moderate COVID were given either conventional treatment or this herbal treatment, the people on the herbal treatment got better faster.
A just published study offers new hope to people with multiple sclerosis that a safe, inexpensive and easy to find herb can improve disability and quality of life.