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The Natural Path Clinic
with Linda Woolven
A Comprehensive Natural Health Clinic Combining Eastern and Western Science and Tradition and Mental and Physical Well Being
Though there is much popular debate over whether zinc lozenges really work against colds, several studies have shown that, when you use an effective form of zinc, zinc lozenges have a remarkable ability to kill colds: in fact, they work every time! When zinc lozenges haven’t worked in studies, it has been because either the dose was too low or the wrong form was used. The best forms are zinc gluconate, acetate or gluconate-glycine. They work best when they do not contain citric acid, tartaric acid, sorbitol or manitol.
Not only are there several individual studies that prove the power of zinc lozenges over the common cold, a recent meta-analysis of 3 placebo-controlled studies of zinc acetate demonstrated that zinc lozenges shorten colds by an incredible 2.73-2.94 days. At least 4 other meta-analyses have proven that zinc lozenges shorten the duration of colds.
And now, an important new meta-analysis has proven that zinc lozenges powerfully help you recover from a cold . . . .
Curcumin is probably enjoying a greater pile up of scientific studies than any other natural supplement right now. And the new uses just keep getting added. The latest claim for curcumin is as a workout herb. Curcumin is able to prevent the muscle soreness that lingers after a workout. . . .
Ever wonder if taking the birth control pill could be the cause of why your feeling blah? Swedish researchers did recently. So they conducted a study to see. . . .
For readers of this blog, it is no longer news that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have not only failed to live up to their reputation for preventing cardiovascular disease but that they have actually been proven to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease (Also see this new study). A huge and important new study has now added even more devastating evidence. . . .
The single best herb in the world for eye health is bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Bilberry helps cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. It can help with near sightedness, eye strain and with adjusting to light and dark.
A northern relative of bilberry and blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is Vaccinium uliginosum, also known as bog bilberry, bog blueberry or bog whortleberry. A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study put bog bilberry up against eye strain from staring at computer and smart phone screens. . . .
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. The most crucial change for people with celiac disease is the avoidance of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Avoiding gluten doesn’t just help the celiac disease: it may also help reduce the risk of the heart disease that is associated with it.
Because gluten-free diets are becoming more popular even among people who do not have celiac disease, researchers conducted a massive study to determine the relation between gluten and coronary heart disease in healthy non-celiacs. The study followed 110,017 people who had no history of coronary heart disease for 26 years. . . .
Black seed, or black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) are little discussed, but the research on them is growing impressively. Black seed is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune modulating. That makes these seeds interesting candidates for helping with asthma. . . .
CBC health revealed that Canadian Prime Minister receives cupping therapy. They then revealed that cupping therapy is an “unproven therapy.” CBC chose University of Alberta Professor Timothy Caulfield to quote as saying that “There is no good science to back up the many claims of benefit associated with cupping. It’s just a big hickey, let’s face it.” Very scientific. No opposing experts, no scientific support of the claim that it doesn’t work: just argument by ridicule—it’s just a hickey.
But as we said on this blog when CBC made fun of Michael Phelps for the same reason, there is plenty of scientific evidence that cupping helps. . . .
Two problems of increasing prevalence and significance are non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed in the presence of any 3 of the following 5 symptoms: abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure and elevated blood glucose.
Both of these health conditions are heavily affected by diet. Recently, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies that looked at the effect of drinking coffee or tea on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. . . .
Zinc is one of the most crucial nutrients for the immune system as anyone who has tried zinc lozenges to fight off a cold knows. T-cells are important players in the immune system, but T cell function goes down as we age. This new study wanted to see what effect taking zinc wold have on T cells in elderly people with zinc deficiencies. . . .