Ginger and Cinnamon Boost Athletic Performance, Reduce Soreness
Nutrition scientists have determined that Ginger stimulates increased athletic performance and Ginger and Cinnamon decrease muscle soreness following intense exercise.
Journal of Plant Medicines | ISSN 2689-4548 | Current Issue: Vol. 7. No. 2
Food Allergies Linked with Lack of Vitamin D and Sunshine
We already knew that vitamin D was important to health – given the over 70 diseases now associated with their deficiency. Now research is proving the sunshine vitamin’s role in food allergies.
Pepper Tree Inhibits Candida albicans Infections
University researchers have confirmed that the Chilean Pepper Tree, used traditionally as a healing agent, has significant healing properties, including the ability to counteract Candida yeast infections.
Ayurvedic Herbs for Hepatitis B
Clinical and laboratory research from India has proven that an Ayurvedic formula used for liver infections halts the sometimes-deadly hepatitis B virus.
Acorns Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Acorns from oak trees have the unique property of being able to kill bacteria. They can also kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Diets High in Potassium Reduce Stroke Risk
Increasing research is confirming that diets naturally high in potassium decrease the risk of having a stroke. Foods naturally high in potassium are listed.
Lavender Aromatherapy Calms Premenstrual Emotions
Japanese researchers have determined that Lavender essential oil can alleviate premenstrual emotional mood changes, confirming other research (and centuries of clinical use) showing Lavender aromatherapy produces overall calming effects.
Thyme Oil Beats Ibuprofen for Menses Pain
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and others relieve pain by inhibiting COX-2. Now we find Thyme oil not only inhibits COX-2, but beats out ibuprofen in relieving painful menstruation.
Black Beans and Bean Sprouts Fight Cancer
Researchers from Mexico’s prestigious Monterrey Institute of Technology have determined that black bean sprouts are anticarcinogenic against breast cancer, liver cancer and colon cancer cells.
Licorice Root Fights MERS and SARS Viral Infections
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS) fatalities are higher and researchers are scrambling for antiviral treatments. Meanwhile, research proves licorice is an effective antiviral against SARS, a similar coronavirus.
Herbs and Nutrients to Boost Sperm Counts and Motility
While sperm counts appear to be dropping, there are several natural strategies that science has shown may significantly increase fertility in men. Here is the latest accumulation of research on nature’s ability to boost fertility.
Algal DHA Helps Baby Brains and Respiratory Conditions
Research finds algal DHA supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduces the child’s risk of respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies and COPD.
Reishi and Cordyceps Boost Testosterone and Athletic Performance
Medicinal mushrooms Reishi and Cordyceps have been found to heighten athletic performance and decrease recovery times among competitive cyclists because they boost testosterone. Who needs doping?
Aged Garlic and Other Natural Strategies Reduce Hypertension
Research confirms that aged garlic reduces blood pressure. We can now add garlic to a list of several other natural strategies proven to reduce hypertension.
