Nuts for Reducing Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease
Adding to their heart-healthy benefits, Harvard researchers have determined that increasing our intake of nuts decreases our risk of diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Category: Plant Medicine Research
Black Seed May Help Type-2 Diabetes Patients
Medical research has found that the seeds of Nigella sativa improve glycemic control among diabetics. The study gave 94 human diabetics either one gram, two grams or three grams per day of Nigella sativa in capsules for three months.
Peppermint Oil for Intestinal Spasms and Irritable Bowels
Scientists have confirmed that peppermint oil significantly reduces intestinal spasms. This adds to the clinical evidence that peppermint oil is helpful for irritable bowel syndrome.
Plant Fats Reduce Heart Disease over Dairy and Animal Fats
We can argue about diet all we want, but a huge study proves that plant-based fats are healthier than animal fats when it comes to heart disease.
Spruce Tree Bark Prebiotic Compound
Research from Finland has confirmed that a compound from the bark of the Spruce tree and similar tree barks is a powerful and functional prebiotic that feeds our healthy gut bacteria.
Pine Bark Extract and Dust Mite Allergies
Researchers from Italy’s University of Pescara have determined in a clinical trial of 76 allergic asthma patients that a maritime pine bark extract significantly reduces asthma symptoms.
Herbs for Children with Learning and Behavior Issues
German researchers have determined that a formula of three herbs successfully treats children with learning difficulties, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression and attention deficit issues.
Plant Omega-3s versus Fish Oil for Heart Health
Two large research reviews by medical scientists have determined that omega-3 fatty acids from plants reduce the incidence of heart disease and heart attacks while fish oil has only a slight (“insignificant”) effect.
