Natural Remedies

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

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

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

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

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

Chronic kidney disease affects a remarkable 10% of adults globally. Emerging evidence is pointing to diet as a key way to reduce your risk. This new study adds to that evidence. This study looked included 179,508 people. It wanted to see if adhering to the EAT-Lancet diet would affect the risk of chronic kidney disease. The EAT-Lancet diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and unsaturated fats; it is low in seafood and poultry and includes little to n

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

Boswellia is emerging as one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. This new study adds to the evidence. Studies are piling up that show that boswellia is not only one of the best ways to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (Nutrients. 2025;17(15):2547) but that it can actually help reverse the disease (Phytother Res. May 2019;33(5):1457- 1468; J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 Dec 19:1-12). This new double-blind study compared a standardized boswellia extract to a placebo in 150

High levels of uric acid can lead to all kinds of problems. The evidence is mounting that cherries can help. Having too much uric acid can lead to painful gout. Less known is that, even in the absence of gout, it can cause systemic inflammation, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism and chronic kidney disease. Tart cherries have been shown in a number of studies to reduce uric acid and improve suffering from gout (Arthritis Rheum 2013;65:1135-6; Arthritis Rheum 2012;64:4004-11)

Of all the many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting as many as 11%-15% of all people. 35 million Americans suffer from IBS. The conventional approach focuses only on symptom relief. Nature can do better! Several supplements have proven their effectiveness for IBS in studies. A just published comprehensive review has examined the current research on natural remedies. The researchers note that, since many herbs m

Seniors with mild cognitive impairment have more trouble with memory and thinking than expected with aging, but the trouble is not serious enough to cause the more catastrophic problems of Alzheimer’s Disease. A remarkable 42% of seniors are affected by it. This 60 day double-blind study found that, compared with placebo, 250mg of ashwagandha extract significantly improved all of immediate, general and working memory, response and visuospatial processing. On a memory assessme

There are many important traditional herbs for calming and sleep. A new study has put the science behind the tradition for this sleep herb. Skullcap has an important history as a versatile and effective nervine. It has been used for stress, tension, anxiety and insomnia and is often taken throughout the day to prepare you to ease into a good night’s sleep. This new double-blind study gave 66 people with moderate insomnia either a placebo or 400mg of skullcap extract standardi

The conventional treatment for the all too common gastroesophageal reflux syndrome (GER) is antacids. But supressing acid has several...

Well know as a food, it is not at all well known as a medicinal herb. But recent research is showing that asparagus root extract can...