(Natural News) Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) […]

(Natural News) Diabetic kidney disease represents one of the most prevalent complications faced by people with diabetes, with one in four diabetics suffering from it. But a new study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Massachusetts showed that certain biological factors play a large role in preventing diabetic kidney disease in some diabetics. The research team looked at a previous study […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at risk of diabetic nephropathy, better known as diabetic kidney disease. It is the most common complication and the leading cause of death associated with diabetes. Fortunately, a team of researchers from Wonkwang University in South Korea found an herbal medicine that can improve the symptoms of people who […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Wonkwang University in South Korea looked at the effect of the self-heal herb (Prunella vulgaris) on improving the symptoms of diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease. The research team published their findings in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetic nephropathy is the most common complication […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes need to worry about more than just high blood sugar levels. Various health complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, may also result from having diabetes. Fortunately, early treatment may prevent or slow this disease’s progression and reduce the risk of complications. A study suggests taking tong xin luo, a traditional Chinese medicine […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Capital Medical University in China looked at the potential of tongxinluo, a traditional Chinese medicine, in treating diabetic nephropathy. Their findings on tongxinluo’s possible mechanism of action were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In an earlier study, the same team of researchers found that high-glucose-treated […]

(Natural News) Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication that can cause chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. This complication is said to be triggered by oxidative stress. Fortunately, researchers from China and Sri Lanka found that this complication can be attenuated with red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), or danshen […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at an increased risk of kidney disease. To reduce this risk, regular exercise is encouraged. A new study suggests that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, could help cut the risk of kidney disease in diabetics. Kidney disease, also known as renal disease, is a complication of diabetes. The National Institute […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported that red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chinese sage, has the ability to suppress the progression of diabetic nephropathy due to its antioxidant properties. Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease that can be […]

(Natural News) If you already have Type 2 diabetes, you need to learn how to properly manage your condition to avoid kidney damage. Consider the results of a new study, which determined that following a high-fat diet can also negatively affect your kidneys. The study was published in the journal Experimental Psychology. When a person […]