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Ambien Raises Risk of Falls

Popular sleeping pill increases risk of falls, cognitive impairment

 

Adults who take one of the world’s most commonly prescribed sleep medications are significantly more at risk for nighttime falls and potential injury, according to a new study by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Sage

Sage was used as a treatment to promote fertility in ancient Egypt. In ancient Greece physicians used a solution of sage and water to stop wounds from bleeding and to clean sores and ulcers.

 

Sage is used as a fresh herb, as dried leaves, in liquid extracts and sprays. Sage has a pungent, distinctive aroma.

 

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Delaying Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Subjects at risk of Alzheimer’s may now be able to delay the onset of their first symptoms

 

Ce communiqué est disponible en Francais. (English and French version below)

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by Dr. Leo Galland

Sick Building, Sick People

Chances are you are exposed to indoor air pollution in the house where you live or the building where you work.

 

When was the last time you were exposed to fresh paint, new carpets, a copier or laser printer? 

 

What about cleaning products, nail polish remover or other solvents?

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by Dr. Leo Galland

Cherry Season: Fight Pain and Inflammation

Sometimes the latest research on nutrition involves a substance or supplement with an obscure name that only a scientist could get excited about.

 

But other times, there is something absolutely delicious that, it turns out, is also great for you.

 

Which brings us to cherries. (a delicious recipe below)

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Elderberry

Today, we added Elderberry to our Herb Guide. It looks at traditional uses as an herbal remedy, side-effects, research and resources.

 

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