(Natural News) Pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers — commonly known as bedsores — are common complications among hospitalized patients. A new study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found a natural way of treating and preventing these ulcers using aloe vera gel. Pressure ulcers are areas of damaged skin, primarily caused by […]

(Natural News) No work is completely stress-free, but it shouldn’t be overly stressful either. Relieve your work stress with aromatherapy using petitgrain essential oil. A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that aromatherapy can reduce your stress levels, as well as boost your work performance. Researchers at the Autonomous University […]

(Natural News) Pomegranate can help prevent complications linked to obesity, according to a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. A team of researchers in Iran and Australia conducted the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine the effect of pomegranate extract on plasma inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers, as well as serum […]

(Natural News) Hormonal changes are one of the leading causes of bone loss or osteoporosis. Menopausal women, in particular, are more likely to experience bone loss because they are deficient in estrogen, a hormone in women that protects the bones. The amount of estrogen drops when women reach menopause. To lower the risk of bone […]

(Natural News) The Dendrobium genus of orchids is commonly used as ornamental plants across the globe. However, data from a study has revealed that these unique flowering plants may also offer some health benefits. Dendrobium is a genus of almost 1,500 species of epiphytic orchids. Dendrobium species are native to areas such as tropical and subtropical […]

(Natural News) Clothes may make the man, but his diet goes into the genes that make up the man. The Francis Crick Institute News reported that the food we consume could affect nearly all of our genetic data. This yeast model was constructed by researchers from the University of Cambridge as well as the FCI. It indicated […]

(Natural News) The scientific community has long believed that the brain is organized by regions controlling specific organs and body parts. However, a recent study could shake this fundamental knowledge, stating that the brain might actually be organized by function and not merely by specific regions.  As part of the study, a research team from the University […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from the debilitating effects of fibromyalgia could have a new lease on life with the benefits of the soursop (Annona muricata). In a study, which appeared in the peer-reviewed journal PharmaNutrition, researchers from the University of Seville in Spain have determined that soursop leaves have the ability to protect against hallmark symptoms of […]

(Natural News) Women are more likely to gain weight or become obese after menopause. This is because of their lack of estrogen, which can cause lipid metabolic abnormalities, or abnormalities in the metabolism of body fat. Fortunately, a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines has found that motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus) can help menopausal […]

(Natural News) Are you overweight? Do you drink or smoke a lot? If you answered “yes” to some or all of these questions, you may be at risk of developing liver cancer. The best way to lower your risk of developing this type of cancer is by making some lifestyle changes. Here are five things […]