(Natural News) Bleomycin (trade name Blenoxane) is a drug used to treat patients with different types of cancer. However, the drug can also cause lung damage. To remedy this, researchers conducted a study to determine if Shenge Yangfei Capsules (SGYF) can help prevent pulmonary fibrosis caused by the use of bleomycin. The researchers studied the effects of […]

(Natural News) Research has found that traditional medicine could hold the key to managing asthma, especially in patients with upper airway disease. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a team of scientists from Japan revealed that Shin’iseihaito, a herbal medicine traditionally used in Japanese medicine, can potentially reduce the incidence […]

(Natural News) Proper nutrition has long been implicated in maintaining good health. However, few researchers are putting their efforts on looking at the health benefits of natural substances since these won’t rake in as much money as products that can be produced exclusively. Fortunately, there are still some studies looking at how specific nutrients can […]

(Natural News) Instead of letting your kids stay indoors and play video games all day, convince them to play in your backyard or in the park. This allows them to have fun and exercise at the same time. It can even help lower their risk of developing respiratory problems as they grow older. According to a […]

(Natural News) Milk thistle is famous for its ability to protect the liver from damage. But did you know that it can also protect the lungs from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke? Multiple studies have shown that the regular intake of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) can significantly reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]

(Natural News) If you’re feeling under the weather, it’s common knowledge to add more vitamin C to boost your immunity. It turns out, it’s sage advice, based on a study published in Dove Press. In the study, researchers from South Korea found that antioxidants such as vitamin C improve lung function and even prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

(Natural News) The chemicals you use to clean your home or office every day are extremely harmful for your health. Norwegian researchers warned that daily exposure to these household cleaning sprays is like smoking an entire pack of cigarettes each day, an article in the University of Bergen news page reported. Professional cleaners who use […]

(Natural News) A new study declares air pollution to be the top cause of death in Africa, with air-pollution-related health conditions killing more people than either AIDS or malaria. The study revealed that as a whole, air pollution causes the premature death of more than 1.2 million people every year in Africa. In comparison, acquired […]

(Natural News) A traditional Chinese medicine therapy known as moxibustion might hold potential in disease management for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed. An entry posted on the Taking Charge website explained that moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that involves burning dried plant materials called moxa — usually made […]

(Natural News) A natural substance-turned-supplement can help protect your lungs from toxic nanoparticles generated by industrial air pollution. Taiwanese researchers reported that resveratrol can reduce the toxic effect of carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) on the lungs. Nanoparticles are tiny particles that are measured in terms of nanometers. Synthetic ones are used in all kinds of […]