Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
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.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting women of reproductive age. Metabolic syndrome is more common for women with PCOS than for women without. Can garlic help?
It seems impossible, but more than half the calories in our diet come from ultra-processed food. We eat more fake food than real food!
Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can struggle with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It can affect cognition and memory and make life and school more challenging. A simple, gentle herb can help.
Recent research is firmly establishing saffron as a leading safe and effective treatment for depression. But many of us feel depressed or have low mood without actually being clinically depressed. This large study shows saffron helps these people too.
Depression is too prevalent and become more prevalent every day. Several natural supplements have ben extensively studied. This massive review evaluates some of that evidence.
Aggressive behaviour is an important societal problem that is often blamed on mental illness and treated with drugs that carry unwanted side effects. But what if aggressive behaviour can be partially reduced with a simple nutritional supplement?
Tragically, rates of suicide are increasing. Could something as simple as vitamin C help prevent thoughts of suicide?
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.
Want to be smarter? What if a simple cup of herbal tea could do the trick? Turns out, maybe it can!
Having trouble sleeping is frustrating, affects your quality of life and has a negative impact on your health. Green tea is a rich source of an amino acid that might help.
The ancient doctrine of signatures believed that natural remedies resembled the body part they treated. Walnuts look like a brain. Could walnuts improve brain function? Chalk one up for the doctrine of signatures.