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Ginger for Nausea and Motion Sickness: What the Research Really Shows
Ginger is one of the few herbs with real trial evidence for nausea, including in pregnancy. For motion sickness the…
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Peppermint for IBS: What the Research Really Shows (and Which Form Works)
Peppermint oil is one of the few herbal remedies recommended in a major gastroenterology guideline. Here is what the trials…
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Herbs for Bloating and Gas: Fennel, Peppermint and Ginger, Checked Against the Research
Fennel, peppermint and ginger are the classic carminative herbs. Here is what the trials show for bloating, gas and indigestion,…
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Coconut Oil: Superfood or Saturated Fat? What the Research Really Shows
Coconut oil raises LDL cholesterol more than plant oils, but it is also one of the best-studied natural moisturizers for…
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MCT Oil: Weight Loss, Brain Fuel and Keto, Checked Against the Research
MCT oil is a keto favorite sold for fat loss and mental energy. A meta-analysis found a small effect on…
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Brazil Nuts for Selenium: Why Two a Day Is Enough (and More Can Hurt)
Brazil nuts are the richest food source of selenium on earth. Two a day matched a selenium supplement in a…
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Saw Palmetto for the Prostate: What the Big Trials Found
Saw palmetto is the best-known prostate supplement in America. Three major trials and a Cochrane review tested it. Here is…
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Ginkgo Biloba for Memory: What the Biggest Trials Found
Ginkgo is one of the best-selling memory supplements in the world. A large eight-year trial put it to the test.…
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Rhodiola for Fatigue and Stress: What the Research Really Shows
Rhodiola is sold as an adaptogen for burnout and stress. The trials are small but more encouraging than for most…
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Cold Press Juicers: Is Juicing Actually Healthy? The Evidence, and the 3 We Would Buy
Juice cleanses do not detox you, but a vegetable-heavy juice can still earn a place in your kitchen. Here is…