(Natural News) A study was designed by researchers from China to systematically determine the effects of acupuncture in treating arrhythmia and if it is comparable to current antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD). Their study, which demonstrated the potential of acupuncture as treatment for this condition, was published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. The authors searched several databases […]

(Natural News) Chocolate has always been associated with feelings of happiness and pleasure. It has been proven to reduce stress levels and alleviate pain by triggering the release of endorphins in the brain. It can also affect serotonin levels which dictate our mood. However, there is very little scientific evidence to back up the claim that chocolate is […]

(Natural News) In this study, published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Mexico examined the antimicrobial activity of volatile compounds derived from essential oils. They tested these compounds against nosocomial (hospital-derived) pathogens, including a multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii, which commonly affects people with weak immune systems. The minimum inhibitory dose (MID) of the […]

(Natural News) “Fitness” can mean a lot of things. There’s physical fitness, which pertains to health and the proper functioning of a human body – and there’s biological fitness, which has more to do with an organism’s ability to reach reproductive age. And there’s also cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) – fitness related to heart health. According to Bjarne […]

(Natural News) Early this year, China’s lunar probe Chang’e 4 landed on the unexplored far side of the moon carrying with it a canister of plant seeds. A couple of days later, Chinese scientists confirmed that some of the cotton plants have sprouted – the first time plants were able to do so on the far side […]

(Natural News) Stress is something that many people struggle with. It manifests itself in different forms of emotional discomfort accompanied by physical symptoms such as headache, chest pain, upset stomach, and lack of energy. Sometimes having a good rest is enough to make these symptoms disappear. But when sleep doesn’t work, health professionals recommend either meditation, progressive muscle […]

(Natural News) In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation […]

(Natural News) To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), researchers from Korea compiled and reviewed studies that involved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of women with PCOS. Their meta-analysis of the results of 27 RCTs was published in the journal Medicine. Several databases were searched for relevant studies; 1,024 articles about the […]

(Natural News) As the controversial issue of medical marijuana use is coming to a head in many states, now is also the time for people to understand its many uses and benefits. While some people believe that marijuana is just for recreation, numerous studies reveal otherwise, showing that it also lends itself to various medicinal purposes. Two of […]

(Natural News) Everyone can agree that good memories evoke happy feelings. For some, simply reminiscing on childhood memories is enough to give them pleasure, while for others, finding happiness is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And often, these people are the ones who turn to using substances which they eventually abuse. But there are some […]