Archive for March, 2008

Hawthorn Extract Effective Treatment for Chronic Heart Failure

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

A UK medical team lead by Dr. Max H. Pittler concluded that hawthorn extract was an effective treatment for chronic heart failure.
After reviewing the literature of 14 studies comparing hawthorn extract to placebo heart failure patients, they determined that hawthorn extract has significant benefit for patients with chronic heart failure. While the studies did not [...]

Natural Substance in Green Tea More Effective Than Xanax® at Relieving Stress and Anxiety

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

In a study comparing Theanine and Xanax, Theanine, a naturally occurring substance found in Green Tea is extremely more effective at reducing stress and anxiety than the prescription medication Xanax.
The 16 participants in the study were given treatments of 1 mg alprazolam (Xanax®), 200 mg Theanine and a placebo. Only the Theanine produced a noticeable [...]