(Natural News) Far from just being a popular facet of Bengali cuisine, the fruits of ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) are also coveted for their medicinal value. The benefits range from maintaining a healthy digestive tract, improving one’s metabolism, to even preventing kidney stones. Another benefit that ivy gourd has is its anti-diabetic properties, which a group […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has uncovered promising breast cancer treatment in two unlikely substances. One is tetrandrine, a natural plant-based alkaloid with health benefits ranging from pain alleviation to tumor growth inhibition, while the other is arsenic trioxide, a traditional Chinese remedy with a history of […]

(Natural News) As a fundamental element of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been used to remedy a wide array of ailments for thousands of years. Only recently has it been utilized as a treatment for depression. Its efficacy against this mood disorder has been called into question by a multitude of mental health professionals. This, […]

(Natural News) You’re on your way to work or school when you feel this stabbing pain in your abdomen. You stop cold in your tracks, and clutch the painful part of your body, wishing the agony would end. It doesn’t. You miss work and school and head to the doctor’s clinic instead. He administers tests, […]

(Natural News) One of the most debilitating pains among the myriad of physical ailments is stomach upset. When you have a stomachache, especially one caused by indigestion or irregular bowel movement, your whole body may feel weak and lethargic, and your overall mood may also be affected. Prescription painkillers may be effective to relieve stomach […]

(Natural News) Tinctures are liquid extracts from herbs soaked in alcohol or apple cider vinegar. These extracts can be used to make tea or salves or be used for other purposes. Tinctures are a great way to store your herbs for long periods of time while maintaining their medicinal properties. According to Survivopedia.com, vodka is a […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study, venom from “the enigmatic wasp Ampulex compressa” can one day be used for Parkinson’s disease treatments. Scientists from the American Chemical Society (ACS) have observed interactions between A. compressa and the American cockroach, and once stung by the former, the latter will lose control of its behavior. The parasitic wasp then uses […]

(Natural News) We all know the mainstream media doesn’t like to talk about cannabis too much. After all, they have to keep the peace with their advertisers, like alcohol brands and pharmaceutical companies. Their silence on the issue is particularly deafening given how much airtime they do devote to some serious problems cannabis can help […]

(Natural News) The trend toward managing physical health holistically is also extending to mental health, with more and more people seeking healthy ways to boost their mood, cognition and well-being. In response, we are seeing a rise in foods, drinks and supplements that cater to this trend. According to the natural insights experts at SPINS, […]

(Natural News) Phil Murphy, New Jersey’s governor, has recently signed “an executive order for broader medical marijuana access.” Jake Honig, a seven-year-old boy who died last January due to a rare bone cancer, seems to have moved the governor to make this particular decision. Jake, who received the nickname “Jake the Tank” because of the […]