(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Malaya in Malaysia have found a potential treatment for Type 2 diabetes in the Java brucea (Brucea javanica), a plant commonly found in the Malay Peninsula. In the study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team evaluated the plant’s anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory actions using Type 2 […]

(Natural News) Nutritional therapist and chef Christine Bailey recommends a “happiness diet” that will boost your mind in three days, as reported by The Daily Mail. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are at least 300 million people of all ages who suffer from depression worldwide. It is the leading cause of disability […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is increasingly becoming rampant today. This is especially seen in the U.S. where more than 30 million people currently have the disease, and more than 1.7 million new cases diagnosed every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Moreover, 84 million people aged 20 and older have prediabetes. […]

(Natural News) Tea oil camellia (Camellia oleifera) is a Chinese plant most known as the source of tea seed oil, a sweet-smelling, herbal oil with a multitude of uses. The seeds of teal oil camellia have been the subject of interest for quite some time due to their pharmaceutical potential. This potential is what compelled […]

(Natural News) If you’re a fan of vegetables, a recent study by researchers at Dalian University could give you another reason to keep on eating them: In their recent study, the team found that a quercetin, a compound found in many types of vegetables, has anti-cancer properties. The findings, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, was the result […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found another potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative diseases. In the study, researchers suggest that the leaves of elya plant (Elatostema papillosum) can prevent neurocognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A team of researchers from the International Islamic University Chittagong, […]

(Natural News) Looking for a powerful natural supplement that will support brain health? Try taking bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) every day. Bacopa has bacopasides, a unique group of bioactive compounds. The two main bacopasides identified are bacopaside A and bacopaside B. Together, these compounds make up eight percent of bacopa’s dry weight. Bacopasides are believed to […]

(Natural News) A good night’s sleep isn’t just relaxing, it’s absolutely essential. Missing just an hour of sleep can do a serious number on your person. From impacting your appetite to potentially making you more accident prone, you have a lot to lose from the lack of sleep. Sleep, you, and the world The significance […]

(Natural News) Research from BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has revealed that the Chinese knotweed (Polygonum chinense), a medicinal plant common in East and Southeast Asia, could be used to treat certain forms of the influenza virus. The study, a joint effort between South Korean and Vietnamese researchers, looked at the antiviral activity of plant extracts […]

(Natural News) Balneotherapy using high-mineral spring water could be a safe alternative for treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of bathing in high-concentration mineral spring water (HMW) on redox balance and immune modulation in an animal model for atopic dermatitis using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). Researchers applied DNCB […]