Folate and Depression
Data suggests that folate may have modest benefits for helping to reduce symptoms of depression. It likely works best in those that are deficient and when taken for longer periods of time.
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February 3, 2023
Do Fermented Vegetables Cause Stomach and Esophageal Cancer?
Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and kimchi are often touted for their health benefits. However, large studies show correlations with fermented vegetable consumption and certain cancers.
January 28, 2023
Broad-Spectrum, Near-Infrared Light Therapy
Broad-spectrum, near-infrared light therapy appears to have significant potential for helping to treat pain, inflammation and skin wounds or injuries.
January 20, 2023
Nutrients that Support Bone Fracture Healing
A number of nutrients may help to improve bone fracture healing. Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and others may all provide benefits and improve the formation of bone.
January 13, 2023
How Much Water Should I Drink?
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about how much water we need to drink on a daily basis. However, daily fluid needs are fairly well established and can help guide adequate fluid intake.
January 5, 2023
Autism and the Gastrointestinal Tract
As research into autism has continued, a relationship between gastrointestinal health and the disruption of brain development that underlies the condition has begun to emerge.
December 30, 2022
Mistletoe as an Adjunctive Cancer Treatment
Mistletoe injections have long been used as a cancer treatment combined with other therapies. The latest research appears to suggest that mistletoe may help reduce side effects of standard cancer treatments while increasing overall survival.
December 21, 2022
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
While type 2 diabetes was long thought to be a progressive condition, research has started to highlight that reversal of type 2 diabetes is possible.
December 16, 2022
The Potential Benefits of Horny Goat Weed
Horny goat weed is a Chinese herb that shows surprising promise for treating everything from erectile dysfunction to heart disease, inflammatory conditions and cognitive decline.
December 9, 2022
The Health Damaging Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Research is continuing to show that eating large amounts of ultra-processed food can have a serious negative impact on your health, including increasing your risk of death from any cause.
December 2, 2022
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
While often touted as the most important meal of the day, it's worth seeing what the research has to say on consistent breakfast consumption.
November 25, 2022
Aloe: Potential Uses, Risks and Benefits
Aloe has a long history of use for treating burns and wounds. However, taken internally, the gel may also provide gastrointestinal and anti-inflammatory benefits.
November 17, 2022
Vitamin C for Colds, Flu and COVID-19
Vitamin C has long been considered a support for immune function. However, as the research has been somewhat mixed, it's worth reviewing to see what the latest data suggests.
November 11, 2022
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Mental Health
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a compound that improves energy production in the brain and body, with possible benefits for treating depression and dementia.
October 28, 2022
Topical Use of Licorice Root
Licorice root is a potentially useful tool for treating a number of skin conditions, including skin rashes, psoriasis and herpes simplex infections.
October 21, 2022
Carrageenan: A Common Food Additive That May Cause Intestinal Inflammation
Carrageenan, a compound derived from red seaweed, is a common food additive. However, there have long been concerns about carrageenan's potential to have negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
October 12, 2022
Heart Risks from Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Other Common Pain Medicines
A number of common pain medications, including ibuprofen and naproxen, carry significant risks for heart attack and stroke.
October 7, 2022
Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments appear to hold promise for improving hemorrhoids and possibly preventing their progression.
September 30, 2022
Gut Flora and Mental Health
Research continues to find connections between the gut flora and mental health. This bidirectional relationship allows gastrointestinal interventions to affect mental health and vice versa.
September 24, 2022
The Dangers of Microplastics
Microplastics, often produced from the break down of plastic pollution in the environment, is quickly becoming a potential global threat to human health and the ecosystem.
September 17, 2022