(Natural News) Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often rely on doctor-prescribed drugs like laxatives, which often cause other harmful side effects. Among other natural and safe ways to manage IBS, researchers also suggest talking therapy. Researchers at the University of Southampton in the U.K., together with colleagues at King’s College London, found that talking […]

(Natural News) A sore throat often stems from another health issue, such as an allergy or a viral upper respiratory infection. Identifying the symptoms will advise a person about what steps to take to alleviate the root cause of the condition. Allergies and respiratory infections share several symptoms. Patients with either issue will suffer from […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Zhejiang University identified which active ingredients in the herbal formula Zhi-Shi-Zhi-Zi-Chi-Tang (ZSZZCT) had anti-inflammatory properties. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Researchers used a multipronged approach that involved liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), semi-preparative LC, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for their experiment. Using liquid chromatography-quadrupole time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-Q-TOF-MS) and […]

(Natural News) During Halloween or Thanksgiving, pumpkins are everywhere. They are used to make pies or jack-o’-lanterns, but the seeds are often thrown away. Pumpkins have been known to offer health benefits, but their seeds are just as nutritious and are even shown to have anti-cancer properties. So, don’t wait for a special occasion to […]

(Natural News) In American households, it’s common to find mothers encouraging their children to eat their greens. Most children and even some adults refuse to eat vegetables, missing out on the many health benefits they can provide. Now, recent evidence suggests a link between cruciferous vegetables – like broccoli and kale – and preventing cancer. A […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, 7.2 million of whom are undiagnosed and have a much higher risk of getting complications like leg pain. Diabetes leg pain can be due to neuropathy or nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels. So how do you stop […]

(Natural News) Numerous studies show that the brain can repair and renew nervous tissue. People may support these natural processes by eating sulforaphane-rich foods like broccoli. Neuroscience experts previously believed that the brain cannot repair damaged neurons. However, a study conducted by MIT researcher Joseph Altman in the 1960s showed that the brains of adult rats, adult guinea pigs, […]

(Natural News) Chili peppers are often used to give dishes a spicy kick – but they are more than that. Researchers from the Marshall University in West Virginia discovered that the natural compound that gives chili peppers their “heat” called capsaicin could be used against lung cancer. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that typically spreads to […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India and the U.S. conducted a pilot study to determine if the polyphenolic extract from unopened clove buds can influence glucose metabolism. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Type 2 diabetes is considered a global pandemic and is a huge contributor to the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal bath therapy (CHBT) as a treatment for uremic pruritus (UP). The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditionally, CHBT is used as an external therapy to […]