(Natural News) Ever since humans discovered the true nature of diseases – that they are not caused by wayward spirits or imbalanced humors – the demand for new treatments that offer protection from infection and cellular damage has been on the rise. According to a study that was published in the journal BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) Most people know myrrh as an aromatic, but not so much as a natural medicinal treatment. A study in the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal, however, has proven that it does have remarkable medicinal benefits, among which are faster healing from wounds and protection from bacterial infections. What most people recognize as myrrh is actually […]

(Natural News) Anxiety is one of the symptoms of crack cocaine withdrawal. One effective way to reduce this symptom is through inhaling the aroma of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that bitter orange can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from […]

(Natural News) The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a flowering plant native to North America. Besides being attractive, it possesses powerful health-boosting abilities that make it a good potential treatment for various common diseases, such as cold and the flu. Everybody contracts cold and the flu at least once in their lives. These two diseases […]

(Natural News) For people looking to build a family, infertility can be a considerable and often heartbreaking setback. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine says female infertility treatment programs using traditional Korean medicine can help, offering hope for women having difficulty conceiving children. Infertility is defined by the World Health […]

(Natural News) People who are obese or overweight should consider eating mangosteen as it has anti-obesity effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study found that mangosteen regulates energy metabolism and liver lipid metabolism. In this study, researchers at Dongguk University and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology in […]

(Natural News) Viola yedoensis, also known as Zi Hua Di Ding in China and Hojebigot in Korea, is a popular traditional Asian medicine used to treat conditions related to inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effects of this medicine have been scientifically proven in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Zi Hua Di […]

(Natural News) For a condition that affects over 16 million people in the U.S. every year, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about depression. In particular, some people equate extreme sadness to depression. This is not only an oversimplification, it’s also misleading as depression is much more nuanced and complex than simple unhappiness. However, it’s […]

(Natural News) Here’s a good reason to add some spice into your life: Chili peppers were found to be effective in managing symptoms of depression. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, chili pepper extracts were found to exhibit anti-depressive effects. Researchers from Kaduna State University in Nigeria aimed to determine whether methanol […]

(Natural News) Acupressure isn’t just for adults. People of all ages can benefit from the ancient healing method of acupressure, even small children and babies. Also known as reflexology, acupressure is the healing technique of stimulating reflex points on certain parts of the body that correlate to vital organs. Stimulating these points with acupressure allows healing energy to flow […]