Natural Remedies

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...

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PCOS is the most common cause of ovulatory infertility. Regulating hormones, insulin and weight is important. A new meta-analysis of 6...

Androgenetic alopecia, or pattern baldness, is a common hair loss condition in both men and women. It affects nearly 80% of men as they...