This study suggests that cod liver oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading Cod liver oil lowers need for NSAIDs in arthritis
Category Archives: Cod-liver oil
In praise of mothers who forced their children to take cod liver oil
In a Medscape editorial, Dr. George Griffing from Saint Louis University in Missouri outlines the benefits. Continue reading In praise of mothers who forced their children to take cod liver oil
Using cod-liver oil to lower the risk of depression
There’s growing interest in the potential effect of omega-3 fatty acids on depression and subsequent afflictions such as heart disease.
Here’s a study using the granddaddy of omega-3 formulations — cod-liver oil. Continue reading Using cod-liver oil to lower the risk of depression
September is National Mushroom Month
In advance of National Mushroom Month came news that a single serving of white button mushrooms – the most commonly sold mushroom – could contain 869% of the daily vitamin D requirement when exposed to five minutes of UV light after being harvested.
Why is this significant?
Herbals that provide some pain relief
Here is a list of herbal medicines with documented effectiveness as pain relievers. The source of this information summarizes the dose, route of administration, conditions treated, and safety information.