Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Over time, wear and tear on your knees can lead to loss of cartilage and degeneration of the joint. And that can lead to pain. Since conventional treatments have long-term safety concerns and can actually make the disease worse, growing attention is being paid to natural treatments. One of “the most potent and effective” natural…
Osteoarthritis is too common and leads to restrictions on movement and disability. Conventional treatments are limited by side effects and only short term relief of symptoms. Another safe, effective, natural treatment would be welcome.
Osteoarthritis is the number one cause of joint pain and functional limitations in the world. There are no drugs that can slow or prevent its progression. But there just might be a couple of herbs!
Exercise is great for you, but it can also cause muscle damage and pain. There is a growing body of research suggesting that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help. This systematic review put all the research together.
After a cesarean section, easing pain and anxiety is important for the well-being of the mother and for bonding of the mom with her baby. Safe, simple methods are needed. This one might pleasantly surprise you.
Migraine headaches are more than a headache. Migraine sufferers experience, not only intense pain, but nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. Some also experience visual disturbances. Migraines can seriously impact quality of life. A safe, natural treatment would be a lot of help for a lot of people.
Migraine headaches are more than a headache. The intense pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound and, for some, visual disturbances. They can seriously impact quality of life. A safe, natural treatment would be great.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition that can be worsened by stress and that can seriously affect quality of life. This new study adds to the mountain of evidence showing that peppermint oil is a simple, safe and effective treatment for IBS. A meta-analysis of of 7 studies showed that peppermint oil is…
Back pain is incredibly common. It is one of the leading causes of missed work and disability. Nature offers a safe, simple topical solution.
A healthy musculoskeletal system improves quality of life, mobility and longer life. Musculoskeletal disorders do the opposite and are conventionally treated with pharmaceutical painkillers that have numerous side effects. A safe, effective, natural alternative would benefit a lot of people.
Nothing has been more of a pain for conventional medicine to treat than pain. But the answer may have been right under our noses for thousands of years.
Indigestion is incredibly common, affecting 10-20% of all people. Drugs known as protein pump inhibitors are commonly used, but they have lots of side effects. There’s a safe herb that works just as well.