What’s the secret to a great smile? Beautiful teeth and gums…and a cup of green tea? A study conducted in Japan found that the more green tea people drink, the healthier their gums are, decreasing their risk of periodontal disease … Read More
Cure for the common cold? That would be a welcome discovery by just about everyone. If you’ve searched for a cure, you probably have come across echinacea, a common herb that has been claimed to stimulate the immune system and … Read More
For years, turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, has been used in Asia not only as a spice, but as a medicinal herb to help treat fevers, colds, arthritis, bronchitis, and swelling of liver and kidney. The phytochemical curcumin is responsible … Read More
Okay, what’s with all the press about peppermint helping alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS)? Well, it turns out that this herbology might just be well grounded in science. A recent study in mice showed that sensitivity to … Read More
Forget apples…a clove of garlic a day keeps the doctor away. If you’re only using garlic to keep vampires and unwanted suitors away, you are missing out. Including garlic as part of your regular diet may have beneficial effects on … Read More
Ginger is a very evocative spice; it can remind you of baking cookies or bread around the holidays, a scrumptious sushi meal or a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day. However, there may be more to this spice than … Read More
Kava is a popular and also controversial dietary supplement. It’s commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia and to relieve stress and tension. Yet there has been increased fear among consumers regarding this supplement, as a growing number of case reports … Read More
With nearly 7 million American suffering from anxiety, many affected people are turning to natural remedies to relieve their symptoms. As the popularity of herbal supplements increases, hundreds of studies have been conducted to test their effectiveness, resulting in just … Read More
Q: I’ve seen many new supplement pills and beverage “shots” that claim to help promote sleep. Do they work and are they safe? A: Currently available sleep supplements contain a very broad range of ingredients, but common ones include amino acids … Read More
Some post-workout soreness for a day or so may be a small price to pay for keeping fit and strong, but what if a common kitchen spice could help reduce your pain costs even further? New research from the University … Read More
Keeping food fresh fresh, does not mean keeping it real. Often times chemical preservatives are added to keep food from spoiling. However, a new study conducted by researchers at the Miguel Hernández University found that cloves work well as natural … Read More
