(Natural News) Refractory vomiting is just one of many complications endured by patients confined to intensive care units (ICU) due to chemotherapy and other major medical treatments. But relief may be coming in the form of transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) therapy that can alleviate the worst symptoms of persistent vomiting. Earlier studies have shown that TEA can reduce episodes […]

(Natural News) For thousands of years, the natives of the Greek island of Crete used local aromatic plants as herbal remedies for the common cold. Three of those herbs – dictamnus, sage, and thyme – have drawn attention for their antioxidant properties. The three herbs were used to make a new herbal extract that could treat […]

(Natural News) If you live near a forest and are worried about your blood pressure, you might want to consider taking a walk in the woods. The findings of a Japanese review attribute anti-hypertensive effects to Shinrin-yoku, the ancient practice of “forest bathing.” Forest bathing has recently caught the eye of preventive medicine researchers. Several […]

(Natural News) Ginseng is a widely used herbal medicine used to treat various diseases. It contains saponins called ginsenosides, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food has suggested that ginseng can reverse the effects of eating a high-fat diet. Researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea […]

(Natural News) If you’re nervous about flu season, it’s time to stock your own personal home pharmacy with natural remedies that can help you get through the season without getting sick. Your body is naturally able to resolve many health concerns and symptoms, and Derek Henry, the founder of Healing the Body, shared his top […]

(Natural News) The anti-inflammatory activity of cinnamon is well-established. Researchers, in a study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, confirmed that the spice also has antiproliferative and anti-angiogenic properties against cancer cells, specifically, myeloma tumor cells. The researchers treated RPMI 8226 human myeloma cancer cells with 72 micrograms per milliliter (mcg/mL) of cinnamon bark […]

(Natural News) The extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa) can help treat kidney damage induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). This was what a study, published in the journal Phytochemical Research, found. The researchers administered an intraperitoneal injection of losartan (15 mg/kg), captopril (30 mg/kg), 200 mg/kg of N. sativa extract (NS), and 400 mg/kg NS […]

(Natural News) Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of cucurbits or gourds, is also called winter or pumpkin squash. A good source of vitamin C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoids and minerals. Butternut squash has complex carbohydrates and significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and riboflavin. The gourd also contains carotenoids like […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is one of the best examples of how too much of anything is bad for you. Although natural and healthy in small doses, inflammation can lead to a wide variety of health conditions ranging from mild illnesses to serious diseases. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found […]

(Natural News) Premature ovarian aging can prevent women from ever experiencing the joy of bearing children. An Iranian study sought to overcome this issue by evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a fertility herb called chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) on female patients. As women get older, their ovaries produce fewer eggs of lower quality. However, this decrease in […]