(Natural News) For anyone who’s ever had a severe case of sunburn, this might be a good development for you – taking in high concentrations of vitamin D an hour after sunburn can be beneficial in alleviating its painful side-effects, according to a study. The results, which were from a double-blinded research made by a joint […]

(Natural News) A species of plant native to North East India and Car Nicobar island has been seen to provide medicinal benefits for patients suffering from inflammation. Pharmacological studies on the Terminalia citrina have concluded that plants that fall under this species can dramatically alleviate various symptoms of inflammation, including edema, peripheral pain sensation, and […]

(Natural News) A study on bioactive peptides could have wide-ranging benefits in supporting overall cardiovascular health. In particular, bioactive peptides have the potential to be used in treating endothelial dysfunction, a condition which might lead to cardiovascular diseases if left unchecked, according to researchers from the University of Alberta. The review, published in Food Science and Human […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has found that high doses of vitamin D can significantly reduce redness, swelling, and inflammation due to sunburn. A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center induced experimental sunburns to 20 volunteers through an ultraviolet lamp. After that, […]

(Natural News) It’s a good thing the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is such a common herb – or weed, for those who own ornamental gardens. A Korean study reported that extracts from the traditional medicinal herb can protect blood vessels from the inflammation caused by atherosclerosis. Inflammation is considered to be a significant contributor to different […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Diu Le Bang, an herbal treatment used in folk medicine for relieving swelling and pain, can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the effects of the medicine in treating mice with adjuvant-induced […]

(Natural News) Boswellic acid and curcumin have been used on their own as natural treatments for various ailments. An Armenian study (see citation below) showed that the two natural medicines have excellent synergy – their combination can relieve the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis weakens the cartilage and bones in the joints of aging people. The […]

(Natural News) A new Korean trial tested the efficacy of ChondroT on rats suffering from collagenase-induced osteoarthritis. They reported that the newly-released medication – made of five different herbs from traditional Chinese medicine – suppressed inflammatory cytokines, toned down the harsh immune response, prevented the loss of articular cartilage, and protected the articular surface. The trial […]

(Natural News) Research has found that acupuncture could treat dry eye syndrome (DES), a condition that affects most Americans aged 18 and older. In their study, scientists from Kyung Hee University in South Korea conducted a systematic review of data to determine the most effective acupuncture method for treating the condition based on clinical trials. DES, medically referred […]