Jerry Shaver
White Willow Bark for Pain: 2 Supporting Studies
Extracts of the bark of trees from the genus Salix, more commonly known as willow, have been used to treat pain and inflammation for thousands of years. From the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece down through the centuries in China and Europe to today’s health food stores, it hasRead
Ketogenic Diet Beats DASH Diet for Controlling Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, a very low-carb diet led to better outcomes than the DASH diet in people with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Antibiotic Resistance More Widespread Than Previously Thought
A team of Swedish researchers, publishing in the journal Microbiome, has discovered that the genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more prevalent than was previously known.
Boswellia for Pain: 3 Supporting Studies
Steeped in tradition, the time-tested herb Boswellia serrata, aka Frankincense, has shown promise for non-addictive pain relief in numerous studies.
Obesity Accelerates Loss of Vaccine Protection
The protection offered by Covid-19 vaccinations declines more rapidly in obese people than in those with normal weight, according to a new study in Nature Medicine.
Curcumin May Hold the Key for Colon Cancer Treatment
A study published in the journal Nature shows that curcumin, an active compound in the curry spice turmeric, can suppress the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells.
Large Study Provides New Insights into Long Covid
A study of 10,000 Americans, published online in JAMA, may help improve future diagnostics and treatment of long Covid.
Melatonin May Aggravate Bowel Inflammation
A study published in Microorganisms shows that the popular sleep aid can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota.
Exposure to Hydrocarbons Increases Arthritis Risk
Research published in the journal BMJ Open found that exposure to compounds caused by burning coal, oil, wood, and tobacco can increase risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Inhaling Menthol Improves Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
A Spanish study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology found that smelling menthol modulated immunity and improved cognition in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.