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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Artichoke extracct to the rescue!
Artichoke Extract to the Rescue: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rates of obesity and of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are on the rise. Artichoke is a powerful natural remedy for the liver. This study put artichoke to the test against overweight people with NAFLD. As many as
Depression help that deserves attention: SAMe
Depression Help: that deserves attention: SAMe SAMe is a valuable natural treatment for depression that never seems to have quite caught on. This new systematic review is a reminder that maybe it is time that it does. Depression is already too common, and rates are still rising.
Valerian – Effective Short-term and Long-term
Valerian Effective Short-term and Long-term 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! A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that taking 200mg of valerian extract, standardized for 2% valerenic
Ashwaganda – Does Everything Safely
Ashwaganda Does Everything.... Safely! Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely. Recent research on ashwagandha is revealing its tremendous versatility and value. Ashwagandha is an important herb for anxiety, stress, insomnia, schizophrenia, OCD, cognition, female sexual function, male sexual
Preventing Migraines
Migraines A novel approach to preventing them A billion people in the world suffer from migraine headaches. New hints are emerging that can help remedy that. Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors. Many of them, it turns out, are associated with mitochondrial function. And
Moringa Helps People with HIV
Moringa Helps People with HIV Around 38 million people around the world are living with HIV. Around 650,000 die every year. Despite antiretroviral therapy, many people still have suppressed immunity, low platelets, malnutrition and low body mass index. Progress has been made, but more help is needed. Meet moringa.
Seriously Improve Your Heart Health with Vitamin D!
Heart Health Cut Your Risk of Heart Attack by Half! Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to worse heart health. But you won’t believe how much getting enough vitamin D can help! A research abstract (Abstract 4382525) presented at the 2025
A Spicy Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy Spicy Treatment Up to half of all people with diabetes will develop diabetic neuropathy over the course of their disease. A safe, simple, topical herbal cream can help. Diabetic neuropathy is caused by peripheral nerve damage that causes numbness, tingling, burning, pain and weakness in the
High Blood Pressure? Olive Leaf
High Blood Pressure? Check Out Olive Leaf Some herbs don’t get the attention they deserve despite an impressive body of research. One of them is olive leaf extract, a powerful herb for high blood pressure. It’s hard to believe, but 22.6% of Canadian adults have high blood pressure.