Women's Health

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

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

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

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

Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely. Recent research on ashwagandha is revealing its tremendous versatility and value. Ashwagandha is an important herb for anxiety, stress, insomnia, schizophrenia, OCD, cognition, female sexual function, male sexual function, male infertility, COVID, muscle strength and more. A new study suggests that the great herb does all of this safely. The study included 94 men and 97 women with an average age

Though people are living longer, the proportion of years spent in good health remains the same. Recent research has shown that dietary flavonoids delay biological aging (J Transl Med. 2023;21(1):492). A massive new study has added to the evidence that flavonoids help people to age more healthily. People with the most flavonoids in their diet had 15% lower risk of developing frailty, 12% lower risk of developing impaired physical function and 12% lower risk of developing poor

95% of women undergoing radiation for breast cancer experience radiation induced dermatitis. A new 5 week double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that a 2% curcumin gel significantly reduces redness and irritation. The curcumin gel also significantly reduced pain in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks. Cancer Invest. 2025 Mar ;43(3):173-182

The science is quickly building supporting the use of saw palmetto berry extract to reduce hair loss and enhance hair growth in both men and women. This new study adds to the growing evidence. Though often thought of as a male problem, thinning hair is a big problem for women too. 80% of men will experience male pattern hair loss by the age of 80; 40% of women will experience female pattern hair loss by the age of 50. This new study included 30 men and 30 women. They were all

Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a Southeast Asian herb that has been traditionally used in Malaysia as an adaptogen for general well-being. As one of its popular names, longjack root, suggests, it is best known as a powerful aphrodisiac for men. But tongkat ali just expanded its resume. This new study shows that it is also a powerful herb for menopause. This new double-blind study gave women with menopausal symptoms either a placebo or 100mg of tongkat ali extract for 12

Premenstrual syndrome and painful periods are ridiculously common problems for women. A growing body of evidence is showing that the herb saffron can safely help both. The first systematic review and meta-analysis examined saffron for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The meta-analysis, which included 3 controlled studies, showed that saffron was significantly better than controls for PMS. It concluded that 8-12 weeks of taking saffron was effective at reducing the symptoms of PMS