Wellness Information

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

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

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

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

Way too many people struggle with anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia that can lead to illness and diminish quality of life. This new study shows that a blend of powerful traditional medicinal mushrooms can help. Around the world, rates of stress, fatigue and poor sleep are just continuing to go up. As many as 28% of people may be depressed, 26.9% may be anxious, 36.5% may be stressed and 27.6% may have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. A number of powerful medicinal

Cholesterol problems are an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested that curcumin can help fight cholesterol. This new meta-analysis put the data on curcumin to the test. This new meta-analysis gathered research that was published up until August 2025. In all, 16 controlled studies of 1038 people were included. The curcumin was combined with piperine to improve absorption. The pooled results showed that curcumin significantly reduced t

A new study suggests that elephants may seek out plants to eat because they are medicinal, adding to the evidence that elephants may have extensive herbal knowledge and that they may even have taught some of it to us. African elephants sometimes forage for the stems and leaves of banana and papaya plants and forgo the delicious fruit. Turns out, that may be because they are seeking, not a snack, but a cure. New research shows that elephants are more likely to eat banana and p

A large body of evidence suggests that curcumin improves chemotherapy outcomes and improves quality of life. This new study of women with breast cancer adds to that important research. This study included 120 women with locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer. All of them were being treated with chemotherapy. Some of them added 500mg a day of curcumin, standardized for 95% curcuminoids. After 12 weeks of treatment, the objective response rate was significantly better in the

A billion people in the world suffer from migraine headaches. New hints are emerging that can help remedy that. Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors. Many of them, it turns out, are associated with mitochondrial function. And several nutrients that have been suggested to protect against migraine are involved in mitochondrial function. This well-designed study set out to see if getting enough of those nutrients could play a role in the prevention of migraines. The

Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits. Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study, conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and inadequate long-term efficacy. These l

Can resveratrol improve cholesterol? It can if you take enough, as this new study found out. Resveratrol is a polyphenol similar to flavonoids. It is found primarily in the skin of grapes and mulberries as well as in dark chocolate, raspberries, blueberries and peanuts. Resveratrol in supplements usually comes from the herb Japanese knotweed. This meta-analysis of 17 controlled studies, which included 968 people, found that resveratrol significantly reduces total cholesterol,

Despite all the research on the myriad benefits of flaxseeds, this study is the first meta-analysis of flaxseed’s effects on prediabetics and type 2 diabetics. What did it find? Flaxseeds are loaded in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which could help diabetics. This meta-analysis of 7 controlled studies put the powerful seed to the test. The studies used 13-40 grams a day of ground flaxseed, and most of the studies lasted 12 weeks. The results showed that flaxseed sign

A recent study found that people who use melatonin are more likely to diagnosed with heart problems. The media was all over the bad news, but they neglected to tell their readers about the limitations and design flaws of the study. The study, which was presented at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, concluded that people who had used melatonin for more than a year were 90% more likely to be diagnosed with heart failure (4.6% versus 2.7%) over a 5 year pe