(Natural News) In Southeast Asia, the leaves of the bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) and the fruit of the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) are traditionally used for food and medicinal purposes. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has provided scientific evidence on one of these plants’ health benefits – blood clot prevention. […]

(Natural News) “Let food be your medicine” gets a slightly different take with this study: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a novel use for fish scales, which are commonly discarded in the cooking process. Their study, published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, found that the collagen present in fish scales has the potential to be used […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that Rhazya stricta Decne, a medicinal plant native to the Arabian Peninsula, could potentially be used as a therapeutic agent in neurodegenerative diseases. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated whether plant extracts from R. stricta affects the spread and specialization of NTERA-2 (NT2) pluripotent embryonal carcinoma cells. Extracts were derived from […]

(Natural News) One of the negative effects of living in today’s high-paced world is an elevated level of anxiety. With the pressures brought about by work, studies, or even home, most people always live in constant worry, with some even turning to drugs for relief – with seriously detrimental effects. The results of a study […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that deep needling at acupoints BL30 (Baihuan Shu) and BL36 (Huiyang) using long-needle acupuncture is more effective in treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome than traditional acupuncture. Researchers at The Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China assessed the therapeutic effects of long-needle […]

(Natural News) Pakistani researchers tested a methanolic extract from the nootropic plant Bacopa monnieri (waterhyssop) for prospective antinociceptive effects. They showed that the B. monnieri extract could serve as a complementary therapy for cases of neuropathic pain that are complicated by allodynia and hyperalgesia. The University of Peshawar supported this study. The findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) One of the most famous lines from cult-classic, The Princess Bride, says, “life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” Drug companies are a perfect example of this – but their tactics focus more on emphasizing that toxic chemicals and synthetic remedies are the only way to relieve discomfort. After all, […]

(Natural News) Depression is a common and serious medical illness that affects how you feel, act, or perform. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 16 million adults in the U.S. had at least one depressive episode in 2012. Meanwhile, 350 million people worldwide suffer from the condition. With these overwhelming statistics and the […]

(Natural News) Researchers reveal a potential link in relieving arthritis with pycnogenol, or maritime pine bark extract, in a controlled study involving patients with severe osteoarthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, commonly the knees, usually accompanied by joint pain called arthralgia. It impairs a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks due to symptoms […]

(Natural News) That cluster of common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) growing in your yard is no ordinary weed. It contains a natural anti-inflammatory compound that could alleviate acute and chronic inflammation without the drawbacks associated with conventional drugs. Inflammation is the first and natural response of the human body to irritation or infection. It kick-starts the healing process and eliminates pathogens.  However, […]