Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Fibromyalgia is a common, but still too little discussed, condition characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep problems, fatigue, mental distress and cognitive impairment. This new study suggests a safe, natural solution that might help.
Premenstrual syndrome and painful periods are ridiculously common problems for women. A growing body of evidence is showing that the herb saffron can safely help both.
Of all the many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting as many as 11%-15% of all people. 35 million Americans suffer from IBS. The conventional approach focusses only on symptom relief. Nature can do better!
Up to half of all people with diabetes will develop diabetic neuropathy over the course of their disease. A safe, simple, topical herbal cream can help.
Managing pain has proven to be a challenge for science. Existing pharmaceutical painkillers are limited by their disappointing efficacy and considerable side effects. But there is a little known natural supplement that is showing tremendous promise for its power over pain and for its safety.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhoea (painful period) are common issues that significantly affect quality of life. But, as with so many women’s health issues, they do not receive enough attention or research and are commonly overlooked by public health. Natural health can help.
Not eating enough fruits, vegetables and fiber is associated with a greater risk of developing Crohn’s disease. So, what happens when you eat more?
Pain and stiffness in the neck, back and hip, due to spondylitis or spondylosis, is increasingly common. And our modern lifestyle of not enough physical activity and too much time hunched over our computers and cell phones isn’t helping. But a herbal combination of boswellia and curcumin is!
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can seriously impair your quality of life. There are many classes of IBS, but this study shows that probiotics safely help them all.
Diabetes is way too common, affecting around 422 million people in the world. And one of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. A topical application of the gentle herb chamomile can help.
Ginger is a valuable and versatile herb. This massive new review of the research shows just how versatile and valuable it is.
Getting your teeth worked on can be painful. A new study shows that the powerful, natural anti-inflammatory bromelain has advantages over Ibuprofen.