You know the fruit well; though you may not think of it as a fruit. You probably use the oil all the time. But you may not know that the most important part of this plant may just be the leaf. And that leaf may save your heart.Surprisingly, olive leaf contains way more of the […]
This venerable ancient herb was buried with the pharaohs. In the Koran and the Bible, it is referred to as “the blessing seed.” When it comes to upper respiratory tract infections, this herb may be a blessing for you too.Long distance runners make good subjects for studies on the immune system because the physical stress […]
Dr. Kate Rheaume N.D. chats about eating healthy on a budget.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer. Curcumin is one of the most powerful natural anticancer supplements. What happens when colorectal cancer meets curcumin?Curcumin is the active ingredient in the herb turmeric. This versatile and powerful nutrient is one of the most promising and exciting supplements for the prevention and treatment of cancer. […]
Here’s a really tiny way to help prevent a really huge problem. This micro supplement can improve mild cognitive impairment and help prevent Alzheimer’s.There could be nothing scarier than your memory slipping away. Anything that could help prevent it would be more than welcome. Once you have Alzheimer’s, it is very difficult to reverse it. […]
90% of people over 40 have at least some osteoarthritis. Most of them are put on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). That means that most people over 40 are on NSAIDs. The problem is, NSAIDs actually make your osteoarthritis worse because they erode the substances around the joints: they inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate joint destruction. They also cause […]
New research has looked at 46 studies of this natural ingredient and found that there is strong evidence that it can help treat your diabetes. Want to know what it is?It’s berberine. You may not have heard of berberine, but you may have heard of some of the herbs it’s found in. The most famous […]
It helps fight everything else! So, can it help fight COVID?One study has already suggested that garlic may contribute to the fight against COVID. When people with COVID added allicin, an important ingredient in garlic, to their routine treatment, they had significantly greater improvement in cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches and chest CT scans (Eur […]
This pretty flower that chefs love is proving to be a powerful medicinal herb. Recent research is suggesting that it may a powerful herb for diabetics too.Saffron is more than just a pretty flower. It has a remarkable number of uses, including depression, anxiety and insomnia.Several studies have now begun to suggest that saffron may be […]
Your parents told you to eat your broccoli. Research is telling you to supplement it too. It may boost your brain.Sulforaphane is an ingredient found in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli. Previous studies have suggested that supplementing it can improve cognition. People with schizophrenia can struggle with severe cognitive impairment. One study found that a sulforaphane-rich […]
