Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Chronic kidney disease affects a remarkable 10% of adults globally. Emerging evidence is pointing to diet as a key way to reduce your risk. This new study adds to that evidence.
A new study suggests that elephants may seek out plants to eat because they are medicinal, adding to the evidence that elephants may have extensive herbal knowledge and that they may even have taught some of it to us.
Abdominal pain is unnecessarily common. In the United States, 89% of adults suffer gas-related symptoms. Nearly 1 in 7 experience bloating frequently. As this new study shows, natural help is on the way.
Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely.
Effectively managing type 2 diabetes relies on paying attention to your weight. Being overweight is very common in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and losing weight can help manage symptoms and, potentially, even reverse the diabetes. New research shows that curcumin can 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.
Colorectal cancer rates are increasing significantly, especially in countries that follow or have adopted a Western lifestyle and diet. It is the second most common cancer in men and the third most common in women. A new review highlights the important role vitamin D can play in correcting this concerning problem.
Insomnia is more common than you would believe. It may affect as many as one-third of the adult population of the world. Valerian is the most famous herb for sleep. You know it works, but you may not believe how well!
Okay, it’s not as simple as that. But it’s not as far off as you might think either.
Believe it or not, half the world has H. pylori. And if you’ve got it, you’ll want to get rid of it. A huge new study suggests that certain vitamins can help.
In one of the first studies of its kind, following a vegetarian diet has been shown to improve risk factors in women with metastatic breast cancer.
Constipation is crazy common. It affects about 16% of adults in the US and Canada, and that number doubles for adults over 60. Constipation can affect sleep and stress and disrupt quality of life. A safe, natural solution would be a relief!