Plant-based health, explained with research
Clear answers about lungs, liver, gut, blood sugar, prostate and women's health. Written by naturaveda founder Michael Hartmann, with every study linked.
Berberine Side Effects: Why It Upsets the Stomach and How to Take It
Digestive complaints are the most common berberine side effect. Here is what trials report, why it happens and how people usually make berberine easier to tolerate.
Berberine and Ceylon Cinnamon: What Each Does for Healthy Blood Sugar
Berberine and Ceylon cinnamon often share one label, but they work differently and have very different research records. Here is what each does and what to check before combining them.
Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: Causes and Your Options
Falling estrogen changes the vaginal lining, its natural moisture and its bacteria. Here is what causes dryness after menopause and what the evidence says about each option.
Lactobacillus Probiotics After Menopause: What Research Shows for Vaginal Health
Lactobacilli dominate a healthy vagina and decline after menopause. A look at what trials of oral Lactobacillus probiotics have measured in postmenopausal women.
Oral Supplements for Vaginal Dryness: Which Ingredients Are Studied
Sea buckthorn oil, vitamin D, plant estrogens, probiotics and slippery elm are often mentioned for vaginal dryness. Here is what the trials actually measured and found.
Elevated Liver Enzymes and Fatty Liver: What Diet, Lifestyle and Supplements Can Do
A flagged ALT or AST on a blood test says the liver is under strain but not why. Here is what the research says about weight, food, exercise and supplements.
Vaginal Odor: Common Causes, What Is Normal and When to See a Doctor
A mild scent is normal for a healthy vagina, but a strong fishy odor has causes worth checking. Here is how to tell the difference and when to see a doctor.
Natural GLP-1: How Your Gut Makes It and What Influences It
GLP-1 is a hormone your own gut makes after you eat, so no capsule can contain it. This guide explains how the hormone works and which everyday factors the research links to...
Mullein for the Lungs: What It Is, Forms, and What Research Shows
Mullein is a traditional herb for the chest, sold as tea, drops, gummies and capsules. Here is how the forms differ, what a 10:1 extract means and what the research actually shows.
Why Do I Cough Every Morning? Causes of a Morning Cough After 50
A daily morning cough is usually mucus that pooled overnight, but not always. Here are the common causes after 50, what you can do at home and which signs mean a doctor...
Always Hungry After Menopause? Why Evening Hunger Changes
Many women describe a second wave of hunger late in the evening during and after menopause. Research points to the body clock, hormones, sleep and meal composition rather than willpower.
Forgetting Words and Names After 50: What Is Normal and What Is Not
Losing a word or a familiar name is common after 50. Here is what research says about why it happens, which signs are normal and which call for a check-up.
How to Clear Mucus From Your Lungs Naturally: What Helps and What Research Shows
Seven everyday habits can help move mucus out of your airways. Here is what each one does, what the research says about NAC and mullein, and when a cough needs a doctor.
Brain Fog After Menopause: Why It Happens and What Helps
Lost words, slipping names and slower thinking are common around menopause. Here is what large studies show about why it happens, how long it lasts and what helps.
What Is Akkermansia and Do You Need a Supplement?
Akkermansia muciniphila lives in the mucus layer of your gut and has been tested in one randomized human trial. Here is what the research shows, what it does not show and how...
About this magazine
The naturaveda Magazine explains what current research shows about plant compounds and everyday health questions, and where the evidence ends. Every article links its studies, says when a question belongs with a doctor, and is clearly labeled when it mentions one of our own products.