(Natural News) Losing your eyesight due to an illness such as diabetes can be devastating, but this could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a common garden flower. Researchers have discovered a potential solution for preventing blindness using natural compounds found in the Hyacinthaceae plant family. A study published in the Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Second Military Medical University in China evaluated the effectiveness and possible side effects of body acupuncture, especially when used as treatment for post-stroke depression. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Body acupuncture is an age-old therapy used in traditional Chinese […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of California evaluated the compliance with and tolerability of daily intake of cranberry capsule for the prevention of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) during pregnancy. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited a total of 49 pregnant women […]

(Natural News) When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, […]

(Natural News) Poria mushrooms (Poria cocos), also known as fuling in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has long been used as a diuretic, tonic, and sedative in both Chinese and Japanese medicines. Today, it is known to treat a wide variety of diseases, ranging from coughs and diarrhea to loss of memory (amnesia) and Alzheimer’s disease. […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil evaluated the potential anxiolytic effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) aroma in healthy volunteers subjected to an anxiety-inducing situation. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 40 male volunteers for their study and […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran examined the effects of reflexology massage on pain relief after appendectomy. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Appendicitis is the most common cause of severe abdominal pain. The associated post-surgical pain is also […]

(Natural News) Is neuropathic pain making daily life miserable? Using essential oils in aromatherapy may help ease the pain stemming from injured nerves. Essential oils are extracts drawn from beneficial and medicinal plants. Examples include chamomile, ginger, holy basil, lavender, peppermint, and St. John’s wort. Studies have shown that some essential oils help decrease and […]

(Natural News) Coughing in itself is no cause for alarm – it is simply your body’s natural response to something that is irritating your air passages. Dry cough, which often occurs due to irritation in the throat, does not bring up any phlegm or mucus but causes an itching sensation. However, persistent dry coughing can […]

(Natural News) Honey has been utilized as both a superfood and natural remedy for thousands of years. In fact, cultures around the globe recognize it for being an amazing healing treasure. However, the overall potency of honey can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the brand, the type of honey, the bees that make it, and […]