Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a Southeast Asian herb that has been traditionally used in Malaysia as an adaptogen for general well-being. As one of its popular names, longjack root, suggests, it is best known as a powerful aphrodisiac for men. But tongkat ali just expanded its resume. This new study shows that it is…
Though it gets a lot less attention than calcium or vitamin D, without vitamin K, your bones would be like chalk. This new study helps explain why.
Well know as a food, it is not at all well known as a medicinal herb. But recent research is showing that asparagus root extract can offer real help to women going through menopause.
Plant-based diets are good for you for lots of reasons. Here’s a new one that women will want to pay attention to!
Despite being more susceptible to high blood pressure, menopausal women remain underrepresented in studies. This important study of black seed as a herbal treatment helps address that gap in the science.
There are lots of natural remedies that help alleviate the symptoms of menopause. So, what happens when you put a few of the best known ones together?
This huge soy study is one of the most important studies for women. Demonstrating that soy acts differently from estrogen, it provides evidence that soy can safely ameliorate the symptoms of menopause without the cancer risks of hormone replacement therapy.
After menopause, lower estrogen levels can lead to skin aging. A combination of superstar women’s menopausal herbs can help.
Osteoporosis is a risk after menopause. Taking this herb could help.
It is well known that most menopausal women suffer from hot flashes. It is less well known that a third to a half of them suffer from sleep disturbances too. A surprising—but logical—new herbal combo can help both!
Insomnia is a very common complication of menopause that is little discussed. But insomnia affects your health and your quality of life. So safe, inexpensive, natural help would be nice.
Insomnia is a common problem for women during menopause. There’s a common herb that is not commonly used as a medicinal herb that just might help.