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Herbal Heroes for Menopause Relief
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Herbal Heroes for Menopause Relief

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Herbal Heroes for Menopause Relief

Not surprisingly, a combo of helpful natural menopause treatments is… helpful! When it comes to natural health, sometimes the most obvious solutions are also the most effective. That’s exactly what a recent study has confirmed about menopause relief: if black cohosh, soy isoflavones, and flaxseed lignans each help ease menopausal symptoms on their own, why not try combining them? Spoiler alert: it works—and it works well. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the European Journal of Nutrition (2025;64:138), researchers explored the combined effect of three well-known

Shuswap Health Foods2025-04-21T15:46:07+00:00April 27th, 2025|

An Amino Acid Found in Green Tea Might Help You Sleep
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An Amino Acid Found in Green Tea Might Help You Sleep

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An Amino Acid Found in Green Tea Might Help You Sleep

An Amino Acid Found in Green Tea Might Help You Sleep For something as essential as sleep, it’s surprising how elusive a good night’s rest can be. Tossing, turning, watching the clock tick past midnight—it’s a frustrating experience that far too many of us know all too well. In fact, roughly 30% of people worldwide struggle with sleep issues, and the consequences go far beyond dark circles under your eyes. Sleep problems can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and even neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Shuswap Health Foods2025-04-21T15:12:18+00:00April 24th, 2025|

Powerful Herbal Help for Male Sexual Function ( Cloned )
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Powerful Herbal Help for Male Sexual Function ( Cloned )

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Powerful Herbal Help for Male Sexual Function ( Cloned )

The Science Behind Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate Aging is a natural process, but for many men, it comes with unwanted changes—especially in sexual health. Starting at age 30, testosterone levels decline by 0.4-2% per year, often leading to reduced sexual desire and performance. But what if the key to enhancing male sexual function was hidden in something that sounds like dessert? Pomegranate and dark chocolate—two indulgent yet powerful natural remedies—may hold the answer. Studies have shown that a combination of pomegranate fruit rind and cocoa beans

Shuswap Health Foods2025-04-21T15:34:23+00:00April 22nd, 2025|

Ginger and Diabetes: A Natural Ally
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Ginger and Diabetes: A Natural Ally

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Ginger and Diabetes: A Natural Ally

If You Have Diabetes, Ginger Helps Everything! Living with diabetes requires careful management of blood sugar levels, heart health, and overall well-being. But what if one natural ingredient could help with all of it? Enter ginger—a powerful root with remarkable health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Emerging research suggests that ginger can support blood sugar control, improve cholesterol levels, and even help regulate blood pressure. If you're looking for a natural way to enhance your diabetes management plan, keep reading to discover how this spicy

Shuswap Health Foods2025-04-21T14:27:54+00:00April 21st, 2025|

Osteoarthritis relief from boswellia and celery seed
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Osteoarthritis relief from boswellia and celery seed

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Osteoarthritis relief from boswellia and celery seed

This Extraordinary Study Promises Reversal of Osteoarthritis & Relief with Two Herb Combo This study introduces a potentially game changing herbal strategy for symptom relief, improved quality of life, and even disease reversal for people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the number one cause of joint pain and functional limitations in the world. There are no drugs that can slow or prevent its progression. But there just might be a couple of herbs! This double-blind study is the first to

Shuswap Health Foods2025-03-20T06:00:19+00:00March 24th, 2025|

Can Walnuts Make You Smart?
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Can Walnuts Make You Smart?

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Can Walnuts Make You Smart?

Eat Walnuts - Keep Your Smarts! This study suggests that eating walnuts can have a beneficial effect on executive function and memory and that it can boost cognition through the day. This is a safe, affordable, delicious strategy that can be employed by lots of people. The ancient doctrine of signatures believed that natural remedies resembled the body part they treated. Walnuts look like a brain. Could walnuts improve brain function? Chalk one up for the doctrine of signatures. Several studies have

Shuswap Health Foods2025-03-20T05:24:35+00:00March 22nd, 2025|

Pine Bark Extract Helps Fight Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors
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Pine Bark Extract Helps Fight Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors

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Pine Bark Extract Helps Fight Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors

Pine Bark Extract Helps Fight Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors Addressing the risk factors for metabolic syndrome is important: people with metabolic syndrome are 3 times more likely to suffer and die from cardiovascular disease. Metabolic Syndrome is the increasingly common constellation of any three of abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar. It now affects a whopping 25% of all adults in the world. Treating it is important in the prevention of diabetes and

Shuswap Health Foods2025-03-20T04:49:18+00:00March 20th, 2025|

The Link Between Diet, Aging, and Brain Health
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The Link Between Diet, Aging, and Brain Health

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The Link Between Diet, Aging, and Brain Health

The Link Between Diet, Aging, and Brain Health Aging is a natural part of life, but the speed at which it happens—both physically and mentally—can be influenced by what we eat. Research is increasingly showing that certain foods may speed up cellular aging and negatively impact brain function. Below, we’ll explore three common foods that could be accelerating the aging process and harming cognitive health. Ultra-Processed Foods: A Shortcut to Aging Faster Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are those that have been significantly altered

Shuswap Health Foods2025-03-11T21:51:57+00:00March 2nd, 2025|

Could Cinnamon Help Diabetics Lower Their Blood Sugar?
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Could Cinnamon Help Diabetics Lower Their Blood Sugar?

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Could Cinnamon Help Diabetics Lower Their Blood Sugar?

A recent meta-analysis of 24 controlled studies found that supplementing cinnamon significantly reduces fasting blood sugar and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. Long used in food in the modern diet, cinnamon has long been used traditionally as a medicinal herb. This new study adds to the evidence for its diabetes benefits. This 12 week double-blind, placebo-controlled study gave 127

Shuswap Health Foods2025-02-25T17:56:23+00:00February 24th, 2025|

Can Probiotics Help People with Alzheimer’s?
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Can Probiotics Help People with Alzheimer’s?

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Can Probiotics Help People with Alzheimer’s?

One of the most significant recent advances in health sciences is the exciting discovery that the microbiota in your gut communicate with the cognitive and emotional centers of your brain. This discovery could improve cognitive health. Did you know that the microbiota in your gut are talking to the cognitive centers in your brain? Recent science shows that they are. And what they have to say may even be able to benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most significant recent

Shuswap Health Foods2025-02-25T17:56:45+00:00February 23rd, 2025|

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