Tag: arthritis
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Chaga – remember to be sustainable
It’s interesting to revisit this blog from a couple of years ago as I think things are starting to change. There does seem to be more awareness of sustainability, how to source herbs (and mushrooms safely). If you’re in the UK I highly recommend checking out the work done by the UK Herb grower network and…
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Herbal Medicine research blog – Nov – Dec 15
In November and December the following health research has caught my eye. 1. A new study showed that Andrographis reduced triglyceride levels in patients with raised triglyceride levels (one of the measurements of high cholesterol). 2. A new study of celery seed has shown that when given to patients with arthritis, it reduced pain and…
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Herbs and Health Research blog – October 15
This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A study comparing the effectiveness of the herb rhodiola with the antidepressant sertraline (also known as Zoloft), found that while rhodiola had a slightly less anti-depressant effect, it didn’t have any side effects. The conclusion of the study was that rhodiola…
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Herbal medicine research – March 2015
This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A Cochrane review of 14 studies including 2050 people found that the following herbs were effective at reducing lower back pain. Devil’s claw, lavender, comfrey root, chilli, and white willow bark. 2. A study of 60 people with acne found that the…
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Why use a natural cream?
What is a natural cream? A natural cream is one that does not use chemical based ingredients as fillers or preservatives. Why use a natural cream? Some people with sensitive skin are allergic to the chemical ingredients within creams. Or you may want to reduce the chemicals that you are coming into contact…
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July 14 – Research on herbal medicine and health blog
In July the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new report in the USA has been looking at antibiotic resistant infections and links to the overuse of antibiotics. “Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, CDC Director, points out, “It’s clear that we’re approaching a cliff with antibiotic resistance. But it’s not…
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Herbal Medicine and Health research – May and June 14
In May and June the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A recent laboratory study has shown that a constituent of milk thistle may be beneficial in treating prostate cancer, and may be synthesised into a drug. 2. A new study has shown that taking devil’s claw, turmeric and bromelain reduced…
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Herbal medicine and health research – March 2014
This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. Cocoa (Theobroma cocoa) has been found to have neuroprotective properties in a new laboratory study looking at the neuroprotective action required in Alzheimer’s disease. The neuroprotective findings of the study suggest that this action could be beneficial in other neurodegenerative disorders. A…
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This month in research – September 13
This month I have found the following research particularly interesting. Blueberry1. A 300g portion of blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) has been found to protect DNA from damage, in a study in men. 2. Korean ginseng (Coreanica ginseng) has been found to improve erectile dysfunction in men, when taken for 8 weeks. 3. There have been several studies showing that artichoke (Cynara…