(Natural News) Maintaining hair health goes beyond just using natural hair products — although those can be helpful, too. If you want to keep your hair thick and shiny naturally, follow a healthy diet and avoid using shampoos and conditioners that contain harmful chemicals. Hair health basics According to Andi Scarborough, stylist and co-owner of […]

(Natural News) Tai chi is an ancient form of martial art that is now being used for improving health, especially among older adults. One of its potential benefits is its ability to help improve balance. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that tai chi is an effective […]

(Natural News) Researchers from The Ohio State University wrote a systematic review about antiviral herbal medicines that appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. They detailed the ability of these herbal medicines to inhibit the replication of the influenza virus. The rapid mutation of the influenza virus makes it a significant threat to the well-being of a variety of organisms. The high […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University and Hanyang University in South Korea looked at the immunomodulating effects of red ginseng. The team published their results in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A variety of products have been developed with ginseng (Panax ginseng), including red ginseng, which is steamed ginseng root. The researchers examined […]

(Natural News) Struggling to find clinical benefits for statin drugs and blood pressure medications, a team of researchers put two drug protocols to the test to see their effects on human thinking and memory. The research, funded by the maker of the drugs (AstraZeneca), hoped to find cognitive benefits for candesartan and hydrocholorothiazide, rosuvastatin, or […]

(Natural News) Acetaminophen is a pharmaceutical drug commonly used to treat pain and fever. However, using this drug can significantly damage the liver, increasing the risk of liver failure. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that taking baicalin — a flavonoid from traditional medicine — can attenuate liver damage caused […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes may not be as popular as regular potatoes, which is too bad — since they’re packed with vitamins and minerals. One cup of sweet potatoes can provide more than 100 percent of the daily value of vitamin A. It’s also rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese. Both purple and […]

(Natural News) People around the globe practice yoga to enjoy its many health benefits. According to a study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, the practice can also benefit those who have active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the eight-week study, the researchers observed that intensive yoga practice significantly reduced the severity of the physical and […]

(Natural News) The various chemical changes taking place in the bodies of middle-aged women cause them a lot of psychological stress that may disrupt their sleep. South Korean researchers recommend that these women try out ear acupressure therapy to alleviate stress and to reduce the chances of sleep disturbances. For most modern women who enjoy longer lives, […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are small, bluish-purple fruits that contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A linked daily consumption of 200 grams (g) of blueberries to improved blood pressure and blood vessel function. The blueberry plant is a small flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. It produces small, round fruits […]