Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Bet you’ve never thought of this one! Neither had science until now. A first of its kind study finds peppermint oil reduces blood pressure.
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!
For people with atherosclerosis, the beautiful herb saffron can improve several aspects of your quality of life.
Tons of research has already shown that garlic effectively controls blood sugar and cholesterol. A new meta-analysis puts all that research together and presents a convincing case.
Great for gumbo, modern science is proving it to be just as great for diabetes!
One of the great natural cholesterol fighters that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is bergamot. Well, it just got some attention!
Tons of research has shown that garlic helps both blood pressure and cholesterol. Now there’s even more!
There are lots of fancy flavonoids. But one of the most basic and inexpensive, citrus flavonoids, has now been shown to benefit your cardiovascular health.
Fats and oils are so confusing. We are always told that fat and oil are bad. But not all fats and oils are. This new study shows why choosing olive oil is a smart choice.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. According to the CDC, only 22.5% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control. That’s concerning since high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States….
In our fast paced world so influenced by convenience and advertising, ultra-processed foods are filling a greater space on our menus. They may be fast, and they may be addictively tasty, but they may also be killing you.
An important new study shows why you may want to consider taking folic acid, B6 and B12 if you are on calcium channel blockers for cardiovascular disease. The drugs may not save you from heart disease, but the B-vitamins might save you from the drugs.