(Natural News) Due to growing interest in non-pharmacological treatments, researchers from Stanford University looked into the effects of acupuncture and its potential to reduce pain after surgery. They analyzed the results of several clinical studies where patients were given acupuncture treatment after total knee arthroplasty (replacement surgery). The results of their meta-analysis, which showed the efficacy of acupuncture in […]

(Natural News) These days, there are many drugs in the market designed to treat diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. These synthetic drugs, however, come with a lot of side effects which can make treatment uncomfortable for patients. Some of the most common side effects are kidney complications, upset stomachs, tiredness, and bloating. That’s why in recent […]

(Natural News) Oral herpes is a condition that causes painful cold sores to form on your mouth or face. If you have oral herpes, natural remedies like aloe vera or sage can help relieve your symptoms. What is oral herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes can appear in various […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is essential for bone health, but it also plays many other important roles. The “sunshine vitamin” is critical for optimum immune system function — so much so, that scientists have been exploring its potential to cure drug-resistant illnesses. Recent research from Queen Mary University of London finds that vitamin D is […]

(Natural News) Patients afflicted with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can finally have an alternative means of relieving their chronic pain without resorting to surgery or pharmaceutical drugs. Instead of undergoing an expensive operation or taking toxic corticosteroids, they can get effective pain relief from curcumin, the primary bioactive compound of the popular Indian spice turmeric. Researchers from the medical […]

(Natural News) Cytokines in the human body act as molecular messengers between your cells. According to a study, dietary grape powder can be used to promote cytokine production. This is good news because cytokines interact with immune cells to regulate your body’s response to disease and infection. The study, which was published in the journal […]

(Natural News) Antioxidants offer an alternative way of preventing the growth and spread of cancer. In particular, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) presents a powerful solution to combat the disease. In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer were reported in the U.S. That number is expected to go up in the coming year despite billions of […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the National University of Malaysia investigated the bone-forming ability of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia) and its potential as a natural treatment for osteoporosis in men. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Longjack has attracted the interest of scientists because of its ability to stimulate […]

(Natural News) Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that comes from natural sources such as lily bulbs or konjac. According to a study, glucomannan can also promote gut health in people who follow a high-fat diet. The study was published in the journal Nutrition Research and it was conducted by researchers from the Institution of Life Sciences and Nutrition and Fuji Women’s University in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea reported that polyphenols in bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) have the ability to protect the retina from damage caused by blue light. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers hypothesized that the polyphenols in bog bilberry can protect retinal pigment epithelial […]