The Accidental Herbalist

…helping everyone to live a healthier life!

Can “Good Oils” Help Promote Healthy Body Weight?

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Research suggests that specific fatty acids can enhance digestion, metabolism and body’s fat-binding abilities.
You may have a new tool in the fight for weight control and a promising way to keep your body from storing fat. Scientists now suspect that certain nutritional components can directly control and influence key metabolic factors in the body’s cells. [...]

Report: Women Still Neglect Heart Risk

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Good article I found on Essential Fatty Acids for the heart…
Report: Women Still Neglect Heart Risk
by Koren Barret, N.D.

Australian research team reveals astonishing news about nutrient that impacts arterial elasticity

If you see a heart attack portrayed on television or in a movie, you can almost bet that the actor is a man. Similarly, if you [...]

Quick Bits

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Work-related stress nearly doubles the risk of metabolic syndrome, also known as “pre-diabetes.”
Researchers found that sniffing lavender before bedtime increases slow-wave sleep, enhancing heart rhythm, muscle relaxation and memory organization.
New information suggests that antihistamines may work better at relieving coughs than typical cough suppressants or expectorants.
Sexual intercourse twice a week is associated with an increase [...]

CNN Reports: Can You Rebuild Weak Joints?

Friday, September 5th, 2008

As baby boomers begin suffering from poor joint health, many consider natural alternatives that offer comfort.

CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reported (2003) about an alarming new trend among active baby boomers, especially those in the 45- to 55-year-old category. She said that today, more boomers than ever before are considering medical procedures-including strong drugs and [...]

Found! New Marker of Poor Prostate Health

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

New test sheds light on wisdom of taking natural steps to safeguard health of key organ.

On September 22, researchers announced that they have found a new biological marker that indicates early signs of poor prostate health. In fact, this new test may prove to be more accurate than the standard measurement of PSA levels. “Using [...]