(Natural News) Diabetes is a global epidemic. To reduce the rate at which its incidence grows every year, experts are not only encouraging people to follow lifestyles that do not have a high risk of developing the condition, many are also searching for natural treatments that efficiently target diabetes without causing any adverse effects. In a […]

(Natural News) Researchers have a determined that a plant from India may have potent antibacterial properties. Their findings revealed that a large climbing shrub called piluki (Combretum album) can be used to fight pathogenic bacteria. Due to the rampant misuse of prescription drugs, antibiotic immunity is quickly becoming a widespread public health concern. Pathogenic bacteria are now […]

(Natural News) Ethiopian ethnomedicine treats malaria with concoctions derived from the medicinal herb Kleinia abyssinica. Researchers conducted a test on a mouse model to determine the antimalarial activity of various extracts and fractions from the root powder of this plant. The Addis Ababa University supported their study. They published their paper in the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal. […]

(Natural News) Your tendons are sheaths that connect muscles to bones all over your body. If you feel pain in your joints, you may be suffering from tendonitis. Tendonitis occurs when muscles are overused, injured, or strained. This condition makes the tendons inflamed, and this can cause severe pain that may limit movement. If you […]

(Natural News) Dogs are indeed wonderful creatures, but they’re also prone to some severe (and potentially life-threatening) diseases. An example of that is chronic kidney disease, which affects at least 9 out of 1,000 dogs. Older dogs are usually more prone to having kidney disease, but it can still develop in relatively younger dogs. For […]

(Natural News) Untreated infections often cause diabetic foot ulcers, which can result in the amputation of the patient’s feet and legs. In most cases, infections are polymicrobial and multidrug-resistant. But according to one study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, the topical application of honey can help treat diabetic foot ulcers and prevent […]

(Natural News) According to a team of researchers, Sini powder, an herbal formula, can be used as a natural alternative to antidepressants. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, showed that Sini powder, which is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), had similar properties to antidepressants used to manage the symptoms of depressive […]

(Natural News) Caprylic acid, a natural compound found in abundance in coconut oil, has been observed to penetrate and eradicate persistent Candida biofilms. A recent peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Microbiology concluded that a combination of caprylic acid and pectic acid (a water-soluble fiber found in most fruits and vegetables) completely eliminated pathogenic biofilms […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans and there is currently no known cure. This condition has been associated with inflammation and oxidation in the body. One recent study evaluated the effectiveness of quercetin, a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, in improving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the […]

(Natural News) The many herbal formulas prescribed by Thai ethnomedicine have finally received some scientific evidence to back up their long-asserted therapeutic effects. A recent study established that these polyherbal tonics contain numerous natural compounds that serve as antioxidants and metal chelators. Traditional medicines are still widely used throughout the world. The populations of poorer […]