There is very little actual scientific evidence to suggest that marijuana helps with pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to two new review studies published in the Annals of [...]
Category: Herbal remedies
Six herbs for high blood pressure management
As I reported yesterday, a recent study found that cannabis use more than triples the risk of dying from hypertension. But there’s some good news about other natural herbs… Many actually lower [...]
“Harmless drug” linked to three-fold increase in risk of dying from hypertension
As the widespread usage and (some legal) acceptance of marijuana continues to grow throughout the country, so do my concerns about its dangers. In fact, according to a new study, marijuana users [...]
10 drug-free tips for controlling adult allergies
It’s no surprise that we have seen an increase in childhood allergies. Infants and children are exposed to more allergens that cause lifelong allergies. For one, feeding cow’s milk instead of [...]
What modern medicine can learn from Shakespeare’s witches
On Halloween, I often think of Shakespeare’s potions and poisons. These herbal concoctions made for intriguing plot devices in his plays. They also reflect the sophisticated medical knowledge of [...]