(Natural News) Chronic stress is associated with many health problems, including weight gain and obesity. Researchers in India suggest people who are chronically stressed to consider taking ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to prevent weight gain and obesity. Ashwagandha is a common adaptogen and is known for reducing stress and anxiety. The researchers aimed to evaluate the […]

(Natural News) Green amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus) is used in folk medicine in southern India as a treatment for diabetes. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements confirmed its anti-diabetic potential. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Al Shifa College of Pharmacy in India who looked at the effects of […]

(Natural News) In homeopathy, wolf’s bane (Arnica montana) is used to ease the discomfort caused by sore muscles and minor sprains. Homeopathic remedies are microdilutions of extracts derived from medicinal flowers, herbs, plants, and some animal parts. You can purchase homeopathic remedies such as alcohol-based tinctures and sweetened pellets. Arnica is made from fresh or dried […]

(Natural News) The key to eliminating antibiotic-resistant bacteria might be hidden in Moor-e-Talkh (Salvia mirzayanii), a Persian medicinal plant, according to a study by a team of researchers. Across the globe, the number of individuals developing antibiotic resistance due to the overuse of pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. To address this concern, medical experts are now searching for […]

(Natural News) Anxiety is one of the symptoms of crack cocaine withdrawal. One effective way to reduce this symptom is through inhaling the aroma of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that bitter orange can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from […]

(Natural News) People who are obese or overweight should consider eating mangosteen as it has anti-obesity effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study found that mangosteen regulates energy metabolism and liver lipid metabolism. In this study, researchers at Dongguk University and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology in […]

(Natural News) Viola yedoensis, also known as Zi Hua Di Ding in China and Hojebigot in Korea, is a popular traditional Asian medicine used to treat conditions related to inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effects of this medicine have been scientifically proven in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Zi Hua Di […]

(Natural News) Your body is continuously fighting for your survival even if you’re just living your normal life. However, it will get tired at some point if you don’t give it the support it needs. So why not give it a helping hand every once in a while? To ensure that the body remains strong, […]

(Natural News) For a condition that affects over 16 million people in the U.S. every year, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about depression. In particular, some people equate extreme sadness to depression. This is not only an oversimplification, it’s also misleading as depression is much more nuanced and complex than simple unhappiness. However, it’s […]

(Natural News) Here’s a good reason to add some spice into your life: Chili peppers were found to be effective in managing symptoms of depression. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, chili pepper extracts were found to exhibit anti-depressive effects. Researchers from Kaduna State University in Nigeria aimed to determine whether methanol […]