Yarrow: 18 Medicinal Uses

Yarrow is a common herb with many extraordinary medicinal benefits. What is yarrow and how is it used?

Yarrow has been used for inflammation for centuries. Photo by Martin Cole.

Raisin Snacking Reduces Blood Pressure and Risk of Diabetes

Raisins are heart healthy. Photo by Kurt Nordstrom

Researchers from the Medicine and Clinical Nutrition department at the University of Kentucky have found that snacking on raisins is more than a nutritious habit: It also can reduce blood pressure and reduce incidence of diabetes by reducing glycemic burden.

Benefits of Isolated Resveratrol Being Questioned

Red grapes contain resveratrol.

Red Resveratrol has received much acclaim for its heart-healthy benefits. But are these benefits necessarily obtainable from chemically isolated resveratrol supplements?