(Natural News) A study titled “Anti-diabetic and antioxidant potentials of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus globulus in experimentally-induced diabetic rats” analyzed the effects of eucalyptus on diabetic rats. Eucalyptus globules is a member of the Myrtaceae family, along with pohutukuwa, bay rum tree, guava, acca, allspice, myrtle, and clove. It is native to southeast Australia and […]

(Natural News) A study titled “Evaluation of the anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidative and anti-proliferative activities of Rubia cordifolia ethanolic leaf extract sub-fractions in human lymphocytes and neutrophils,” which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that India madder has properties that can improve the function of the immune system by boosting […]

(Natural News) These days, folk medicine is relegated to the sidelines due in no small part to the rapid development of modern drug-making and therapeutic procedures. For all the benefits that modern medicine has, it has also brought about a lot of risks. In particular, the adverse effects of certain drugs and opioid addiction have led […]

(Natural News) A recent review of decades of translational evidence showed that a deficiency in long chain omega-3 fatty acids can ultimately lead to depression. Conversely, increasing one’s intake of omega-3s through supplements could help prevent or treat the disorder. Both major and minor forms of depression affect a significant number of people around the […]

(Natural News) Refractory vomiting is just one of many complications endured by patients confined to intensive care units (ICU) due to chemotherapy and other major medical treatments. But relief may be coming in the form of transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) therapy that can alleviate the worst symptoms of persistent vomiting. Earlier studies have shown that TEA can reduce episodes […]

(Natural News) For thousands of years, the natives of the Greek island of Crete used local aromatic plants as herbal remedies for the common cold. Three of those herbs – dictamnus, sage, and thyme – have drawn attention for their antioxidant properties. The three herbs were used to make a new herbal extract that could treat […]

(Natural News) Stroke is one of the few things that often appears on the short list of illnesses that doctors – as well as the media – often refer to as silent killers. It works quietly, in the background, and rather quickly after it starts, so one of the best strategies that you can employ to stand […]

(Natural News) Even the parts of the body that protect against infections need protection, too. The intestinal mucosa, for instance, prevents bacteria from entering the blood, but it is vulnerable to excessive inflammation in the presence of some pathogens. When the intestinal mucosa is damaged, the body becomes more susceptible to infections, so it is crucial to […]

(Natural News) Food doesn’t always bring joy to people’s lives. The wrong types of food — especially those that are rich in fats and cholesterol — can spell bad news for many, especially by way of causing diseases. One condition that is commonly associated with high fat and high cholesterol diet is insulin resistance. Patients […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is mum about the banyan’s (Ficus benghalensis) spiritual benefits, but it does reveal that extracts from the tree’s roots have mind-boosting effects, are able to improve memory and relaxation, and can reduce anxiety and the occurrence of seizures. The brain-related benefits of the banyan tree […]