(Natural News) Taking ginseng extracts may help alleviate depression associated with alcoholism, a study published in Nutrients revealed. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the Chulalongkorn University and Kaen University in Thailand examined 12 groups of laboratory mice comprised of eight members each. Six groups were fed with a normal diet, while […]

(Natural News) Science has proven what we, as humans, inherently know: that love can act as a balm to pain. A new study has concluded that when an empathetic partner holds his lover’s hand, her heart rate slows and their breathing rates synchronize. Most notably, the touch can also lessen pain. Authors of the study […]

(Natural News) The extracts of the traditional African plant known as Ficus asperifolia have been found to potentially treat androgen deficiency, a condition in which the body lacks male sex hormones, such as testosterone. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the androgenic effect of F. asperifolia extracts […]

(Natural News) A recent study shows that hesperidin, a flavonoid commonly found in citrus fruits, can protect against skin degradation after exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. The paper, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also indicated that the flavonoid also prevented UVB-induced skin thickening, wrinkle formation, and inflammation. Hesperidin is known for its antioxidant, […]

(Natural News) Dangguijakyak-san (DJS) is a much-beloved Korean multi-herbal medicine that is widely used to treat various gynecologic disorders, particularly those related to estrogen synthesis. The mechanics of the formulation, however, have not been extensively studied. Thus, its role in alleviating symptoms of associated conditions related to a deficiency in estrogen – such as menopause […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is not a sweet problem to have – a fact that nearly 30 million Americans know all too well. While there are a number of available methods for controlling the condition, its effects, and the risk of its complications, most of these involve the intake of risky chemical drugs. A natural herbal […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 46,000 people in the U.S. contract invasive candidiasis every year, about 20 percent of whom die from the disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined several herbs for antimicrobial properties that could make them effective against […]

(Natural News) Research found that Solanum aculeastrum, commonly known as the soda-apple nightshade, could potentially be used to treat cancer. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the anti-cancer activity of S. aculeastrum, as well as tested its ability to inhibit P-glycoprotein and its synergistic effect when combined with doxorubicin treatment. Crude extracts of S. aculeastrum were […]

(Natural News) Individually, anxiety and depression are both hard to deal with. However, many people have to deal with both. Approximately 85 percent of people with depression also experience some anxiety; while 90 percent of people with anxiety also suffer from depression. Knowing how to manage and treat depression and anxiety can help improve one’s […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Hebrew University’s Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem have established that the neem tree, when chewed on, can improve dental health and prevent disease. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at whether extracts from the neem tree can prevent the onset of periodontal diseases. Leaf […]