Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
You wouldn’t know it from the amount of attention it gets, but 39.5% of non-pregnant women and 45% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. Preliminary research suggests that a simple fruit can help.
The problem with diabetes is that it doesn’t stop with diabetes. It can lead to important complications like cardiovascular, kidney and liver disease. This meta-analysis set out to see if saffron can help.
Bet you’ve never thought of this one! Neither had science until now. A first of its kind study finds peppermint oil reduces blood pressure.
Cognitive decline is common in older people. A still little discussed nutrient found in mushrooms, ergothioneine, might help.
80% of diabetics are affected by diabetic retinopathy. New research suggests that low levels of magnesium could be an important contributor to this important problem.
Hormonal changes at menopause lead to many well-known symptoms. A common, but less discussed one, is sexual function. A surprising solution may come from probiotics.
A flurry of recent research is highlighting an important new herb for menopause.
Parkinson’s disease affects at least 1% of people over 60 around the world. A surprising new study suggests points to novel new help.
You already know that valerian works when it comes to helping you sleep. But you may be surprised both how well it works and how fast!
You want to eat a diet that’s good for you. You want to eat a diet that’s environmental and good for the planet. The good news is, it’s the same diet.
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.