Insomnia and the Gut Microbiome
Insomnia is a common problem. Recently, research has started to suggest that insomnia may be related to a person's gastrointestinal microbiome.
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December 12, 2024
Inositol
Inositol is a natural, sweet-tasting compound with a structure similar to sugar. However, unlike sugar, inositol improves blood sugar regulation and may help to treat a number of health problems from hormonal dysregulation to high blood pressure.
December 6, 2024
Exercise and Dementia Prevention
Exercise is one of the more powerful tools for helping to prevent dementia. As a treatment, exercise works best when applied early, before symptoms are more apparent.
December 1, 2024
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, is an anti-inflammatory fat that may have benefits for a number of different conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and diabetic neuropathy.
November 24, 2024
Natural Treatments for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a common menopausal symptom that can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. While standard treatments are available, most have side effects or other risks. Fortunately, a number of natural approaches appear to hold promise for treating menopausal hot flashes.
November 17, 2024
Cordyceps Mushrooms
Cordyceps is the zombie mushroom that turns insects into zombies in order to infect more insects. However, cordyceps has also been used for medicinal purposes for many centuries.
November 1, 2024
Electrical Stimulation for Non-Healing Bone Fractures
Non-healing bone fractures are a common complication. While often difficult to treat, electrical therapies have been showing promise for treating non-healing fractures since the 1970s.
October 28, 2024
Citicoline and Brain Health
Citicoline is a supplement that has a number of different effects that appear to support brain health, including in the prevention or treatment of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
October 20, 2024
Nickel Toxicity
Nickel is a metal used in numerous applications, including stainless steel alloys and battery production. Skin allergies to nickel are the most common skin allergy and ingesting too much nickel, especially for individuals with nickel skin allergies, can be of concern.
October 13, 2024
Natural Treatments for Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments appear to hold promise for helping to reduce the symptoms.
October 3, 2024
Grape Seed Extract
Grape seeds are rich in antioxidant compounds that have been studied for a number of different health conditions, including heart disease and tooth decay.
September 29, 2024
Is Wind Turbine Syndrome Real?
Wind turbine syndrome is the name given to a constellation of symptoms that seem to occur in some people living near wind farms. While it is often dismissed, the evidence appears to show real harms for people living near wind farms.
September 23, 2024
Ginseng
Ginseng is a revered herb from Chinese medicine. While research is still preliminary, it's starting to flesh out a number of benefits, from increased energy levels to improved mental health.
September 13, 2024
Dirty Electricity: Could “Noisy” Power Lines Have Negative Health Effects?
Dirty electricity is a phenomenon where there is significant electrical "noise" on the local power lines. This noise may have negative health effects, although more research is clearly needed.
September 6, 2024
Prebiotics
Prebiotics, or fibers that feed "good" bacteria, are often touted for their health benefits. While they may help decrease the risk of some serious diseases, their effects on digestion are more nuanced.
September 2, 2024
Lycopene
Red foods rich in lycopene, including tomatoes, watermelon and red peppers may help to reduce the risks for a number of different health conditions including heart disease and certain types of cancer.
August 22, 2024
Investors Are Buying Up Hospitals and Medical Practices: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Companies are buying hospitals and medical practices in an attempt to turn a quick profit. Unfortunately, these profits may come at the expense of patient care and increased costs.
August 16, 2024
Melatonin and Mood
Melatonin isn't just a sleep aid. Research has long suggested a host of benefits, including potential effects on improving mood.
August 11, 2024
Do Magnets Reduce Pain?
Since their discovery, magnets have been used for medical purposes. The latest research appears to suggest that the proper application of magnets may have modest but significant effects on pain.
August 4, 2024
Light Therapy and the Lymphatic System
Light therapy appears to hold promise as a tool for treating conditions related to poor lymphatic drainage by improving lymphatic function.
July 27, 2024