St. John’s Wort: Better than SSRIs for Depression
St. John’s wort is one of the most effective herbs for depression. This important new study shows that it may be even more effective–and safer–than drugs.
Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.

St. John’s wort is one of the most effective herbs for depression. This important new study shows that it may be even more effective–and safer–than drugs.

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems and becoming even more common. Both can seriously affect quality of life. This very exciting herb can help both and improve quality of life.

The association is not often discussed, but people who are overweight or obese have lower levels of zinc, and lower levels of zinc are associated with cognitive decline. Could supplementing zinc help cognition in overweight people?

Since dementia later in life is so hard to reverse, stopping it in your tracks while your young is a crucial strategy. Surprisingly, strawberries might help.

42% of seniors are affected by mild cognitive impairment. Drugs don’t help. But these herbs do!

For many people struggling through depression, antidepressants aren’t enough to do the job. Adding L-theanine, an amino acid in green tea, may be the natural boost you need.

If you’re struggling to lower your cholesterol, this beautiful flower, taken as a herb, could be the answer for you.

You knew there were lots of herbs that could help you sleep. But the discovery that probiotics can help you sleep? That’s surprising!

Could the pleasant smell of essential oils while you sleep build your brain and improve memory and cognition? This intriguing new study says it could!

Parkinson’s disease affects at least 1% of people over 60 around the world. New research points to something safe and natural that just might help all those people.

Recent research has shown that drinking alcohol can be harmful to your health at lower amounts than previously thought. Amongst other problems, it can cause free radical damage and harm your liver. New research suggests that taking vitamin C can help.

Around the world, cases of depression are rising. Sipping a tea made from two beautiful flowers can help.