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Could something as simple and delicious as drinking green tea reduce your risk of cancer? According to new research, the answer is yes! A new meta-analysis of 43 studies has shown that drinking green tea reduces the risk of cancer by 9% and taking EGCG in a green tea extract reduces it by 28%. EGCG is the most abundant antioxidant found in green tea. As exciting as these results are, they were more spectacular for certain cancers. The risk of prostate cancer was reduced by a

Premenstrual syndrome affects nearly half of all women in the world during their reproductive years. The discomfort can profoundly affect quality of life. This novel natural combination can help, according to a new study. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) usually occurs in the week before menstruation and can include bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, palpitations, depression, irritability, fatigue, poor concentration, mood swings and even suicidal thoughts. Conventional medic

A promising new study provides evidence that spirulina can improve symptoms and quality of life in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 5-10% of all people. It affects women more than men. Because of the pain, and because 38% of people with IBS experience depression and 40% experience anxiety, IBS can seriously affect quality of life. Recent research is expanding our knowledge of IBS. It appears that gut permeability allows immune cells

Migraine headaches are ridiculously common. They can cause intense, throbbing pain; nausea; vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound that can seriously affect your quality of life. This new study suggests that getting more of one simple vitamin could help. This study compared levels of vitamin B12 in people who suffered from migraines to the levels in people who didn’t. The migraine group was further divided into people who suffered chronic migraine and people whose migrai

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. Diet is a key factor that is in your control. This meta-analysis of 17 studies of 639,539 people found that people who eat the most cruciferous vegetables are a significant 17% less likely to get colon cancer. Significant benefit begins at 20g a day. At an optimal 40- 60g a day, the benefits rises to a 26% reduction in risk. BMC Gastroenterology. 2025;25,575.

It’s hard to believe, but a billion people suffer from migraine headaches. It’s also hard to believe that a safe, simple, inexpensive vitamin can help. Both are true. Could something as simple as vitamin D change life for millions of people with migraines? That’s what this meta-analysis of 5 studies that compared vitamin D to a placebo set out to see. The answer is yes! Vitamin D significantly reduced the number of days with headaches, the frequency of headaches and the sever

Rates of obesity among young people are very concerning and on the rise. Between 1990 and 2021, rates of overweight and obesity combined doubled, while rates of obesity tripled. Any safe, natural help would be welcome. Here’s a surprising and simple one. Rising rates of obesity among young people is concerning because being overweight when you’re young has impacts on health when you’re an adult, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and prematur

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 90% of people who undergo bariatric surgery for obesity have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the new name for NAFLD. Previous research has shown that artichoke extract can reduce hepatic stenosis, the excess fat in your liv

Recurrent urinary tract infections are common in kids. Frequent antibiotics can lead to side effects and antibiotic resistance. A new study suggests a natural alternative. Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only a pain in themselves for kids, they can lead to long-term kidney complications, especially in kids with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). VUR is a condition in which urine flows in the wrong direction. Instead of staying in the bladder until you urinate, if

Pecans are appreciated for their delicious taste alone or in pies, but they may be underappreciated, compared to other nuts, like almonds and walnuts, for their health benefits. This new review of the research should take care of that! Pecans are one of the few tree nuts that are native to North America. They were an important food for the continent’s indigenous people. Pecans are loaded in healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, protein and minerals, especially potassium, phosphoru

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. Among young people, only 36% report that their treatment helped “a lot,” and only 65% say that it helped even “some.” As an added disappointment, conventional treatment for depression has a depressing list of side effects, including suicidal thoug

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 acid, significantly improved total scores on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index as well as time taken to fall asleep, sleep time, sleep efficiency, daytime drowsiness and refreshed feeling upon waking when people with mild

You knew that black seed does a lot. But, when it comes to cardiovascular disease, it seems to do it all! There have been a huge number of studies on Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This very high quality systematic review and meta-analysis put them all together for the most definitive word yet on black seed and cardiovascular disease. The meta-analysis included 82 high quality, controlled studies of a total of 5,026

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes in which the peripheral nerves are damaged. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers. This systematic review showed that a 0.075% capsaicin cream applied to painful areas 4 times a day for 8 weeks reduces pain intensity and improves pain relief. Presumably because of the pain relief, the topical application also improved sleep quality. This study suggests that capsaicin cream could provide real relief for peo

Unexpectedly, there is a growing body of scientific evidence recommending asparagus root extract for menopause. There has been a recent flurry of studies demonstrating the benefits of asparagus root extract for menopause. Asparagus racemosus, or wild asparagus, is in the same family as, but distinct from, the Asparagus officinalis that we eat. In traditional herbalism, the most valued part of the plant is the root, which is known in the traditional Ayurvedic system of healing

Ginger is an incredibly useful and versatile herb. This new pain study adds to the list of ginger’s uses. Thirty men and women with a history of joint and muscle pain as well as inflammation were given either ginger or a placebo to see what effect they would have on pain after working out. Ginger reduced pain, stiffness and functional capacity as well as leading to better total scores on the WOMAC osteoarthritis index. There was also evidence that they had less discomfort whi

Despite the evidence that supplementing omega-3 EFA’s during pregnancy reduces the risk of preterm births, omega-3’s are not usually included in prenatal vitamins. This study set out to see if adding them would reduce the risk of preterm births. The study included 9,461 pregnant women. It found women who supplemented omega-3 EFA’s on top of their prenatal vitamins were a significant 36% less likely to have a preterm birth and 35% less likely to give birth to a baby who was sm

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 controlled studies found that chamomile significantly reduces inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membrane lining the digestive tract as well as pain, validating its traditional reputation as a natural anti-inflammatory and wound healing herb. Pharm Biol. 2025 Jul 15;63(1):490–502.

10-14% of couples worldwide experience infertility. 15-25% of them have infertility that is unexplained. Help may come from a very surprising place. Previous research has suggested the possibility that female infertility could be associated with microbiota in the genital tract. That has led to consideration of the possibility that probiotics might help. Preliminary research has given cause for hope. This new, double-blind study put the hope to the scientific test. 57 couples

Women going through menopause can experience hot flashes, sweating, loss of libido, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Real help that is safe to take would be a huge relief. Meet the ancient herb ashwagandha. The conventional treatment for menopause is hormone replacement therapy and antidepressants. Given the potential side effects of these powerful drugs, that’s a lot to ask for a totally normal change. Nature offers a number of herbs that provide significant relief wi