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Hormonal changes at menopause lead to many well-known symptoms. A common, but less discussed one, is sexual function. A surprising solution may come from probiotics. Female Sexual Dysfunction encompasses changes in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm and pain. It is experienced by 68%-86.5% of menopausal women. Recent research has revealed surprising evidence that probiotics influence estrogen metabolism and can actually alleviate menopause symptoms without the adverse effects of

Sport and exercise are important. But strenuous exercise can damage and even injure your muscles. Muscle regeneration can be a slow process. New research is suggesting that a duo of B vitamins can speed it up. After muscle damage, muscle regeneration is driven by muscle stem cells. A just published double-blind, placebo-controlled study asked 39 men with an average age of 26.7 years to do a single session of damaging high intensity muscle contractions. It then gave them eithe

Nausea and vomiting are common problems of anesthesia from surgery, chemotherapy for cancer, and pregnancy. Whatever the cause, the research shows that peppermint essential oil can help. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter best known for preventing depression and insomnia. Less known is that there are serotonin receptors in your digestive tract. Even less known is that peppermint essential oil has been shown to block the serotonin receptors in your gastrointestinal tract that tri

Can something as simple as smelling thyme essential oil help people hospitalized with COVID? This open-label study included 140 people who were hospitalized for COVID. They all received conventional treatment, but half of them added thyme essential oil aromatherapy. 2mL of essential oil was applied to a cotton wick inside an inhaler stick. People in the aromatherapy group closed one nostril and inhaled 8 times through the other, 3 times a day for 5 days. The thyme aromatherap

An innovative new study provides a mechanism by which getting more vitamin D earlier in life might help prevent Alzheimer’s disease later in life. A protein named tau is essential for the health of nerve cells. But if tau molecules begin to bunch up into neurofibrillary tangles, they begin to damage the very cells they were meant to keep healthy. Tau tangles are an important marker of cognitive impairment: the more neurofibrillary tangles inside the brain cells, the worse the

Elevations in blood sugar, insulin and inflammation after eating is increasingly being linked to elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cognitive impairment. This new single-blind study hints that raspberries can help. This study included 36 overweight people who were between 55 and 70. They were consuming a meal that was high in carbohydrates. Each of them took either 25g of freeze-dried raspberry powder or a placebo. At the half hour mark, the raspberry powde

Low energy and stress can have a detrimental impact on cognition. Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb that has been shown to help energy, stress and cognition. This new double-blind study gave 115 people with low energy who were also experiencing attention or memory issues either a placebo or 300mg of ashwagandha extract twice a day for 8 weeks. Compared to placebo, ashwagandha safely led to significant improvement in memory, working memory, attention and learning. The

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis lead to joint destruction, pain and disability. A new meta-analysis suggests that supplementing pomegranate may help. This meta-analysis of controlled studies found that supplementing pomegranate extract or juice helps people with arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, it significantly reduced disease activity scores and markers of inflammation while increasing antioxidant activity. Given that arthritis is characterized by chronic inflamma

Macular degeneration is a product of free radical damage and declining antioxidant protection. It can cause difficulty seeing things directly in front of you. In the U.S., it is the leading cause of visual impairment in people over 60. A well known traditional herb from South and Southeast Asia can help, according to a new study. Your retina is especially sensitive to oxidative damage. Macular pigment filters damaging light and protects your retina from oxidative damage. It i

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