(Natural News) Premature ovarian aging can prevent women from ever experiencing the joy of bearing children. An Iranian study sought to overcome this issue by evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a fertility herb called chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) on female patients. As women get older, their ovaries produce fewer eggs of lower quality. However, this decrease in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China have identified a traditional Chinese medical formulation that can increase the odds of getting past colorectal cancer. The study, published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, looked at the effect of the Chinese medicine Jianpi Jiedu on the survival rates of patients with stage 2 and 3 colorectal cancer. Patients undergoing […]

(Natural News) Have you been reluctant to get on board the curcumin train? This compound and the spice that it’s found in, turmeric, is appearing everywhere these days. You’ve probably figured out that it must be good, but if you’re wondering what makes it so special, there is no simple answer. That’s because there is […]

(Natural News) A combination of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts may contain antimicrobial properties, according to researchers from the University of Nigeria. The study, which as published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, was conducted to investigate the effects of the plants’ extracts on known respiratory pathogens when […]

(Natural News) Some uncommon knowledge that doctors don’t want you to know: You can treat sinusitis naturally. The nasal condition, characterized by the inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, affects 35 million Americans every year. This translates to an average of four missed work days a year and about $11 billion paid for treatment annually in […]

(Natural News) Getting a bunged up nose isn’t fun — especially during the fall. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t do anything about it. Natural and tried-and-tested treatments for a stuffy nose are readily available, with one of them being acupressure. Acupressure refers to the activation of acupoints across the meridians using the fingers or […]

(Natural News) Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is far less simple and straightforward than it seems. More a complication than an actual condition, it occurs as an offshoot of diabetes in a large number of men. A study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine investigated the effects of water extracts from two […]

(Natural News) The date palm is well-known because of its fruit, mainly. The sweet, edible fruit is a staple in Middle Eastern dishes and even beyond. If the results of a recently published study are any indication, the tree may soon be recognized for its possible health benefits. In the paper Studies on chemical composition and […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that Korean angelica (Angelica gigas Nakai) can stimulate your body’s immune system to such an extent that it can be used as a treatment for cancer, validating the plant’s use as a natural treatment in Eastern medicine. The study was prompted by previous findings […]

(Natural News) Patients suffering from diseases or conditions that leave them with limited movement do not just face the challenges of recovery, they also are prone to more suffering, mainly because constant pressure on a specific area in their bodies leaves them prone to decubitus ulcers. If left untreated, these could cause more complications and […]