Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a Southeast Asian herb that has been traditionally used in Malaysia as an adaptogen for general well-being. As one of its popular names, longjack root, suggests, it is best known as a powerful aphrodisiac for men. But tongkat ali just expanded its resume. This new study shows that it is…
Though it gets a lot less attention than calcium or vitamin D, without vitamin K, your bones would be like chalk. This new study helps explain why.
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.
As people age, many will experience sarcopenia, the decreased muscle mass and strength that can accompany aging. Sarcopenia can reduce quality of life and increase risk of frailty, falls, fractures and death. This study set out to see if something as simple as vitamins C and E could help.
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?
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.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem for women of reproductive age. It affects 5-10% of the population, with as many as 5 million American women suffering from it. That is troubling because PCOS is the most common cause of ovulatory infertility. If your meds are not doing the trick, adding this herb…
Plant-based diets are good for you for lots of reasons. Here’s a new one that women will want to pay attention to!
Despite being more susceptible to high blood pressure, menopausal women remain underrepresented in studies. This important study of black seed as a herbal treatment helps address that gap in the science.
As we age, our bone mass can deteriorate, leading to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be a challenge, since it increases the risk of bone fractures, especially in the hip, spine and wrist. Many nutrients, like calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K help, but more help is always welcome. Now, more help has been shown to…
There are lots of natural remedies that help alleviate the symptoms of menopause. So, what happens when you put a few of the best known ones together?
This huge soy study is one of the most important studies for women. Demonstrating that soy acts differently from estrogen, it provides evidence that soy can safely ameliorate the symptoms of menopause without the cancer risks of hormone replacement therapy.