Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. One of the tiniest supplements in nature could help the largest health problem in the world.
For people with atherosclerosis, the beautiful herb saffron can improve several aspects of your quality of life.
It sounds impossible, but 22.6% of Canadian adults and nearly half of all Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. Only 24% of Americans with high blood pressure have it under control. Here’s some safe, natural help that may come as a surprise.
Cardiovascular disease is staggeringly common in North America, and it is the leading cause of death worldwide. Though not commonly thought of as a heart nutrient–in fact, not commonly thought of enough at all–getting adequate selenium could help.
If you’ve had a stroke, cutting back on salt may reduce your risk of having another one.
This single-cell algae may be one of the tiniest natural supplements in the world, but its powers are huge. And this new review of the research suggests that people at risk of diabetes or heart disease might benefit from those huge powers.
Being diabetic and overweight is a very bad combination for cardiovascular disease. Drinking green tea can help.
Still often overlooked and misunderstood, people often ignore the powerful health benefits of enjoying more nuts and seeds. This powerful new meta-analysis should change that. Eating nuts and seeds is good for your heart!
You can never get enough safe help for high blood pressure. So, it’s always nice when you add a new herb to the list.
Berberine is the active ingredient in a number of herbs, most famously, the powerful herb goldenseal. This new study shows that it is as good as the most powerful drugs for cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.