Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb with a long history of use. Recent research suggests a number of potential benefits, including for mental health, insomnia and low thyroid function.
0 Comments
March 17, 2022
Recognizing and Treating Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressant Medications
Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction is a common and concerning side effect of antidepressant medications. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments may have benefits for improving symptoms.
March 10, 2022
The Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease
Some of the latest research suggests that a ketogenic diet may be a viable option for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease.
March 3, 2022
When Laboratory Testing Is Wrong: Sometimes We Trust Our Test Results Too Much
Doctors are trained to rely on test results to help identify and diagnose disease. However, in some cases, testing may yield spurious results that need to be questioned.
February 25, 2022
Natural Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition that can cause significant pain and dysfunction. Several natural treatment approaches appear to hold promise for prevention and treatment.
February 18, 2022
Natural Treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be challenging to treat. However, a number of natural options appear to have promise as stand-alone or combined treatment with medication.
February 10, 2022
Brain Entrainment as a Treatment for Dementia
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness. And to worsen matters, standard treatments do not slow its progression. Brain entrainment techniques look to hold promise as a new approach for treating dementia.
February 5, 2022
Integrative Treatments for Canker Sores
Canker sores are a common condition, that when severe, can cause significant pain and discomfort. Identifying any underlying factors and symptomatic treatments can help.
January 28, 2022
A Review of the Research on Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is often described as a scam or as being outright dangerous. Yet a growing body of research suggests significant and medically relevant antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticles.
January 21, 2022
The Revolving Door Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and the FDA
There exists a revolving door between the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry which raises obvious concerns for the impartiality of the drug approval process.
January 13, 2022
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Cholesterol is typically touted as bad for heart health, and reducing it as a sure way to improve heart health. However, the data is more convoluted and worth exploring to better understand what we know.
January 8, 2022
Preventing Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are an excruciatingly painful condition that often recurs. However, several approaches appear to decrease the risks for repeated kidney stones, decreasing their incidence.
January 1, 2022
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a pleasant tasting herb that may provide some significant benefits. The herb may help lower blood sugar, decrease inflammation and improve liver function along with having antimicrobial effects.
December 24, 2021
Are Dietary Supplements Unregulated and Dangerous?
While you often hear claims that the dietary supplement industry is unregulated, you may be surprised to find out that the truth is more nuanced.
December 17, 2021
Intermittent Fasting: What Do We Know?
Intermittent Fasting: What Do We Know? A Scale and Tape Measure Intermittent fasting is a technique whereby a person withholds food on a regular basis intermixed with periods of normal…
December 10, 2021
The Brain Health Benefits of L-Theanine
L-theanine, a compound found in green tea, appears to hold promise for helping improve certain aspects of mental health. In addition, L-theanine may also help to reduce the risks for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
December 3, 2021
The Potential Health Benefits of Stinging Nettles
Stinging nettles has long been used in folk medicine and as a food source. The herb also has recent research suggesting benefits for allergies, inflammatory conditions, diabetes, hot flashes and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 26, 2021
The Potential Health Benefits of Collagen
Collagen is widely used as a nutritional supplement. While there is a lot of hype, the research does suggest some potential benefits.
November 18, 2021
The Elemental Diet: A Potential Treatment for Severe Gastrointestinal Problems
The elemental diet is a rather extreme short-term diet that provides all of your food in its simplest form that doesn't require digestion. The diet appears to hold promise for treating some serious gastrointestinal conditions.
November 12, 2021
The Dangers of Phthalates
Phthalates are chemicals used in plastics and other consumer goods. The latest research suggests numerous negative health consequences associated with their exposure.
November 3, 2021