(Natural News) The habit of smoking primarily affects a person’s respiratory system and, over time, impairs their breathing. One of the many diseases caused by smoking is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – an inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the flow of air to the lungs. People with COPD have a high risk of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and lung […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Pakistan and the U.K. recently found that Zanthoxylum armatum, a plant native to East and Southeast Asia, has potent chemical constituents with anti-cancer properties. In their study, which appeared in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the researchers identified the presence of anti-cancer compounds like saponins, flavonoids, sterols, and terpenes […]

(Natural News) If you have not heard of curcumin, then you are clearly missing out. Curcumin is a powerful compound that can treat many diseases, such as heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases. Curcumin is also known to provide many health benefits. What is curcumin? Curcumin is a substance found in the Indian spice, turmeric (Curcuma longa). It […]

(Natural News) Australian researchers completed the first comprehensive and empirical study on the use of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines (TCAM) in sub-Saharan Africa. They reported that people in that region use a significant amount of TCAMs even though they enjoy access to modern medicine and could afford the cost of conventional treatments. “Health departments and governments across the […]

(Natural News) Big things do come in small packages, and unfortunately, this also applies to health problems. Bacteria may be the tiniest living organisms, but they can cause some of the worst infections on the planet. A good example of a potentially problematic infection is the golden staph infection. Caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, this infection causes skin abscesses, boils, ear […]

(Natural News) Bone mineralization is an important process that starts from infancy and continues throughout life. It is an essential part of bone formation and the bone remodeling process. Problems with bone mineralization are directly linked to diseases like rickets in children, osteomalacia in young adults, and osteoporosis in older adults; hence there is considerable scientific interest in […]

(Natural News) When you’re experiencing any physical pain, it is natural to reach for over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, the long-term use of these medicines can severely damage your liver. To avoid irreversible liver damage and other adverse side effects, here are some suggestions for natural painkillers that are safer and just as […]

(Natural News) Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University […]

(Natural News) If you’re a regular air traveler, try consuming elderberries (Sambucus nigra) first before traveling. A study published in the journal Nutrients suggested that elderberries are a great natural medicine for the common cold. The study found that elderberry extracts can help reduce the duration and symptoms of the common cold in air travelers. […]

(Natural News) Sometimes the medications that are meant to treat a certain condition can cause side effects that leave your body more vulnerable to sickness. Certain pharmaceutical drugs, for example, cause immunosuppression and colitis. Korean researchers studied the effects of Asian ginseng (red ginseng) on these side effects. Their findings were published in The American […]