(Natural News) Aloe vera is a plant that has a multitude of uses across the world. For instance, Nigerian locals often turn to aloe vera as a treatment for stomach ulcers, constipation, eczema, and so much more. Its application as an aphrodisiac has been gaining traction and, as shown in a study published in BMC Complementary […]

(Natural News) For decades, researchers have been finding ways to fight disease-causing bacteria in food production without the use of antibiotics. This is because bacteria continuously become resistant to antibiotics due to repeated and improper use. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers at the National Food Institute of the Technical University of […]

(Natural News) If you have dry and damaged hair, chances are you’ve already tried various hair care products to get that lustrous shine back on your locks. But instead of buying products that contain harmful chemicals, consider using coconut oil, a natural deep conditioner. Coconut oil for lustrous hair Coconut oil is easy to rinse out and it […]

(Natural News) Many women have, at one point or another, turned to the Plan B pill to prevent an unplanned pregnancy, but a new study is claiming that natural ingredients can be just as effective as emergency birth control, without having to mess with a woman’s hormones. The study, done by scientists from the University […]

(Natural News) Medications for depression typically do not work and even cause adverse effects. Thus, scientists continue to search for natural and effective treatments for depression. A new study revealed that grapes contain natural compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the brain and relieve symptoms of depression. The study was conducted by a group of […]

(Natural News) Nerve conditions are a little tricky to explain to others, especially to those who don’t have them. Take, for example, trigeminal neuralgia (TN) – a condition that causes excruciating pain on the face even from otherwise gentle, painless stimuli. The lack of any concrete medical treatment makes prospects more harrowing for its sufferers, but […]

(Natural News) Citrus lovers, rejoice: New research has found that a flavonoid found in citrus can help prevent skin damage brought about by ultraviolet radiation. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has found that hesperidin can protect against photoaging caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and prevent wrinkles, skin thickening, and inflammation. Ultraviolet […]

(Natural News) Mushrooms are not only used as cooking ingredients, but also for their medicinal purposes. At least 270 mushroom species are known to have therapeutic properties. Medicinal mushrooms have been used traditionally for their ability to fight cancer, enhance immunity, and prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes – benefits that are heavily […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have found that Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, can improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with anemia. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they looked at the effect of Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen on the expressions […]

(Natural News) A severe side effect of drug treatment is liver damage. In some cases, a specific medication that a physician may have prescribed to treat a disease may make it worse for your liver – the organ primarily responsible for purifying toxins in the blood. One such case is isoniazid, a commonly used drug for treating […]