(Natural News) In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, scientists wanted to confirm if Chai Hu Shu Gan San, a traditional medicine used to treat depression in China, can indeed improve the symptoms and condition of sufferers. Like many other elements in traditional Chinese medicine, the use of Chai Hu […]

(Natural News) Did you know that when you smoke, you get not just one, nor two, but three dangerous chemicals seeping into your body? Most people think it’s the nicotine that holds them captive in this dangerous habit, but the truth is, it’s the combination of three toxic chemicals in one cigarette stick that traps […]

(Natural News) Also known as “Bai Bei San Qi,” the Gynura divaricata is a plant known for being one of the most famous traditional Chinese medicine herbs. Widely distributed across southern China, G. divaricata has been utilized in the treatment of numerous diseases, ranging from diabetes to bronchitis to rheumatism to toothaches. Its leaves, stems, […]

(Natural News) Could alfalfa concentrate help you meet your recommended daily intake (RDI) of various nutrients? According to a recent study, it most certainly can. A team of Romanian investigators has found this legume to be an exceptional source of minerals, proteins, and much more. Through laboratory analysis, the researchers were able to assess the nutritional […]

(Natural News) It is reported that at least 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. However, according to a study, diet may have an influence on the risk of hearing loss. While earlier research has examined how specific nutrients affect this risk, the connection between overall diet and the risk of developing hearing loss remains unexplored. The […]

(Natural News) The world of food and nutrition has been overrun with industry-focused propaganda — especially when it comes to specific interests like weight loss and detoxing. It can be hard to separate fact from fiction when there are companies out there that are dedicated to spamming you with snake oil weight loss “cures” or […]

(Natural News) Armenian researchers investigated the synergy of boswellic acid and curcumin in the treatment of osteoarthritis patients. They reported that a supplemental blend of boswellic acid and curcumin was more effective in relieving the painful symptoms of the disease than turmeric-derived curcumin alone. The study was supported by the Yerevan State Medical University of […]

(Natural News) Researchers have established that the leaves of the Syzygium guineense, also known as the waterberry tree, contained anti-malarial activity, in line with its traditional use in preventing and treating malaria. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at how the leaf extract of S. guineense in mice infected with malaria. For the study, mice were inoculated […]

(Natural News) Blue pea (Clitoria ternatea L.), a natural food colorant that contains anthocyanin, has been known to exhibit antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activity. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the effects of blue pea flower extracts on postprandial plasma glycemia response and antioxidant status were investigated. Fifteen healthy men […]

(Natural News) The traditional Chinese treatment Chai Hu Shu Gan San has long been used as a treatment for all types of depression. A study published in the online journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine gathered evidence on its effectiveness. Chai Hu Shu Gan San has been prescribed as a treatment for depression in ancient […]