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Healthy Habits

An Extensive Review of the Research Points to the Many Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a valuable and versatile herb. This massive new review of the research shows just how versatile and valuable it is.

This umbrella review included 24 previously published systematic reviews. It found that ginger significantly reduces pain and that it is as effective as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with all of their side effects. Compared to placebo, ginger significantly reduced the pain of osteoarthritis.

Probiotics

Workouts & Weight Loss: The Probiotic Advantage

Looking for a way to improve your workout, get in shape and reduce muscle damage? Try probiotics!

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 35 studies found that probiotics can improve your workout and your recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage from your workout.

Women's Health

Blood Pressure & Menopause Advantages of Black Seed for Women

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.

High blood pressure is a global problem that contributes to other conditions, like heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and kidney disease. Women may be at even higher risk because of hormonal changes at menopause.

Nature’s Most Beautiful Treatment for Heartburn

Heart Health

Selenium Prevents Cardiovascular Disease

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.

This new study of selenium intake’s effect on cardiovascular disease included 39,372 people.

Exploring the Spectrum of Supplement Forms: From Capsules to Teas

Chronic Health Issues

Natural Help for Long COVID Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

With COVID came a dramatic increase in chronic fatigue syndrome, which was already common enough. A safe and surprisingly simple natural supplement might help. A

Is Taking Vitamin D Early After Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis a Game Changer?

Cancer Prevention

This New Review Highlights the Important Role of Vitamin D for Colorectal Cancer

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.

The comprehensive literature review included 50 studies of the role vitamin D plays in preventing colorectal cancer.

Diabetes Management

Are Your Diabetes Drugs Not Doing the Job? Flaxseed to the Rescue!

If you have diabetes, and your medication is not doing what you hoped, then adding flaxseeds may make all the difference.

This study included 168 people with type 2 diabetes who were taking the drug metformin but whose diabetes was still uncontrolled. Half of them stuck with the metformin and half of them kept taking the drug but added 8g of flaxseed twice a day.

Brain & Cognition

Can Peppermint Tea Make You Smarter?

Want to be smarter? What if a simple cup of herbal tea could do the trick? Turns out, maybe it can!

An intriguing recent finding is that many plants in the mint family are great for enhancing cognition. Proven mints include rosemary, sage, lemon balm, and peppermint.

Several studies have shown that inhaling peppermint aroma or consuming peppermint improves cognition, memory and attention.

Why You Might Want to Cut Back on Sugar if You’re are Depressed

Headache & Migraine Relief

New Natural Combo Supplement Provides Big Relief for Migraine Sufferers

Migraine headaches are more than just a headache. Migraine sufferers experience, not only throbbing pain, but nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. Some also experience visual disturbances. Migraines can seriously impact quality of life. This new natural combo can really help.

Diabetes Management

If You’re at Risk of Diabetes, You Should Know About this Exotic Herb

The botanical supplement that comes from this exotic looking fruit has been proven to help diabetics and prediabetics. Now the evidence is even stronger.

Bitter melon is an exciting herb for treating diabetes. It contains a component that has been shown to reduce blood sugar like insulin but without any of insulin’s side effects.

Exercise & Fitness

A Natural Supplement for Female Athletes

Want a safe, natural supplement that can improve recovery safely in female athletes? Check out this herb.

Recovery is crucial for athletes and people who work out or train: it helps you to train, to maintain high performance and to prevent injuries.

Ashwagandha is a great herb for working out, but research on female athletes is limited. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study is the very first study to look at the effect of ashwagandha on total quality recovery in female athletes.

The Latest Proof that Garlic Improves Cholesterol

Cancer Prevention

Garlic Reduces the Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastric and colorectal cancers rank among the most common—and deadliest—cancers worldwide. But according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, there may be a simple and flavorful way to lower your risk: garlic.

Analyzing 20 studies, researchers found that garlic intake was linked to a 35% reduced risk of gastric cancer and a 25% reduced risk of colorectal cancer. These findings suggest that incorporating more garlic into your diet could be a powerful, natural tool in supporting gastrointestinal health.

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