By Dr. Anju Sodhi (Bams, ND) February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular awareness is on everyone’s mind as we celebrate the organ of love. Yet, research on the matter in regards to women is scarce. Women’s health is an important topic, but it seems like fully discussing the ins and outs of cardiovascular health specifically for women needs improvement. As cardiovascular events are still the leading cause of death in women over 65, it is important to evolve the need for awareness for cardiovascular diseases in women. There is a vast amount of research in cardiovascular health, but most of...

Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbs in natural medicine. The idea that it can help improve cognitive function is far from new. However, new research is shedding light on how ginkgo works in the body and suggesting new uses for this fascinating herb. It has long been known that ginkgo biloba increases blood flow to the brain. However, that in and of its self is not sufficient to explain the clinical benefits of its supplementation. In mouse models ginkgo decreases oxidative damage in brain tissues and increased levels of brain derived neurotropic factor, a protein necessary...