(Natural News) The crimson bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus [Curtis] Skeels) contains high concentrations of phenolic compounds that can inhibit bacterial growth, a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed. In the study, a team of researchers from the University of Fort Hare in South Africa looked into the essential constituents of the volatile […]

(Natural News) Nothing makes summer more exciting than being able to frolic outside and enjoy the warm weather. However, staying outdoors under the sun without protection causes a common problem: sunburn. While most people would quickly grab a bottle of aloe vera to soothe the red patch, there’s a more effective treatment that speeds up the healing of […]

(Natural News) It stands to reason that since a lot of drug treatments in Western medicine are rooted from plant-based sources, actual plants that are used as medicine should be considered in the same regard. Of course, that isn’t the case with most medicinal plants, as the same community that has approved its synthetic derivatives […]

(Natural News) Treating anxiety, much like with other mental health problems, largely involves the use of prescribed drugs. However, it’s a well-known fact that the long-term use of these medications cause adverse side effects. Fortunately, herbal remedies are becoming more readily available. More sufferers are now opting for natural ways to treat their conditions, seeing how this option […]

(Natural News) Alternative medicine is growing in popularity around the world, but in the U.S., this increase in popularity is especially noticeable. For nearly two decades, reports have shown there’s an increasing interest in natural remedies for healing, disease treatment and prevention. The botanical industry alone is worth over $7 billion these days. People are […]

(Natural News) Everybody goes through stress at some point in their lives. With so many things beyond our control, there are some days when a stressful, frustrating situation simply cannot be avoided. Unexpected traffic jams, sudden avalanches of work, surprisingly terrible weather, little things like these may seem insignificant after they are dealt with, but […]

(Natural News) Despite the current uptick in awareness of traditional forms of medicine, most people are limited to familiar and well-known systems like Ayurveda, Native American, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Take the Middle East, for instance: while it has an established medical system, little information is accessible on its potential health benefits. That’s too bad, really […]

(Natural News) The war on health freedom is raging on all fronts, with social media sites like Facebook making it clear that free-thinkers will not be tolerated. Facebook has been targeting conservative voices for a while now, but it seems that the censorship giant has added proponents of natural health and alternative medicine to their […]

(Natural News) For more than a decade, a team of cancer researchers at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia have been studying a new type of cancer therapy that utilizes nano-second stimulation by ultra-fast electrical pulses to kill tumor cells, and now, after testing it out on mice, it’s working. Generating about 3 million […]

(Natural News) Instead of taking drug treatments for chronic pain, try acupuncture. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on chronic pelvic pain syndrome were evaluated. In order to conduct the study, a team of researchers at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China recruited 77 participants […]