(Natural News) Researchers from South Korea report that red ginseng (Panax ginseng) can be used as a natural treatment for acne. In their study, which was published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, they identified the active ingredients of red ginseng, compared its antimicrobial effects to other substances, and determined its potential efficacy as a natural treatment […]

(Natural News) A recent study suggests that Gua Sha therapy is a safe and effective treatment for chronic lower back pain. The article, which appeared in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, looked at the healing effects of Gua Sha therapy in people with chronic lower back pain. For the study, researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Decades of research, and several dozens of studies later, scientists now agree that acupuncture should be considered as an alternative treatment for drug-resistant depression. Previous research on the efficacy of the traditional healing art have been inconsistent, with some suggesting a positive effect while others noting no association. The different outcomes could be […]

(Natural News) As people get older, their health – both physical and mental – may decline. A growing mental health problem among older adults is depression, which is most commonly treated by taking drug antidepressants. However, the harmful side effects of these drugs outweigh their benefits, putting the health of many at risk. Instead, the […]

(Natural News) Everyone needs to exercise, even older people. Physical activity has been shown to improve the mental and physical health of people of all ages. However, older people need something milder. One of these mild exercises is tai chi. In a study published recently in the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, researchers found tai chi […]

(Natural News) Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family — the same family spinach, beets, and quinoa belong to. Its leaf blades are red or green, while its stalks can be red, white, or yellow. Despite its name, it’s not native to Switzerland — it was discovered by a Swiss botanist in 1753. […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran report that supplementing with resveratrol can help people with Type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. In their study, they looked at the effect of resveratrol supplementation on the blood sugar level and inflammatory markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade […]

(Natural News) Jock itch, also known as Tinea cruris, is a fungal infection around the groin area. Although it is not a serious infection, it can be very annoying and uncomfortable. It causes itching, chafing, redness, cracking, and peeling. Fortunately, you can treat it at home with these natural remedies: Bleach: Bleach is an effective anti-fungal […]

(Natural News) The risk of having high uric acid – a condition known as hyperuricemia – increases with age. As a natural solution, researchers from Sungshin Women’s University and Korea Food Research Institute in South Korea recommend using soy vinegar brewed from fermented soybeans. In their study, they looked at the potential hypouricemic and antioxidant […]

(Natural News) Polycystic ovary syndrome, better known as PCOS, is the most common endocrine problem affecting women of childbearing age. According to an international study, this condition — commonly associated with an overproduction of androgenic hormones, as well as infertility and diabetes — can be treated with resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in wine and […]