(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. It can be caused by a severe infection, inflammation or abnormal muscle contractions. Among the many symptoms of IBS, abdominal pain, coupled with either diarrhea or constipation, is the most common. People with IBS often report low health-related quality of life. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China and Hong Kong studied the effects of quercetin on visceral pain and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) availability in post-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) rats. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Intestinal enterochromaffin (EC) cell hyperplasia and 5-HT availability play key roles in the pathogenesis of abdominal hypersensitivity caused by IBS. […]

(Natural News) Plants and herbs have a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine as remedies for health conditions such as pain, inflammation, and fevers. However, the majority of these natural remedies have not been scientifically proven to be effective. Because of this, conventional medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids remain […]

(Natural News) The cockscomb (Celosia cristata) you might have been growing in your garden as an ornamental plant – or vegetable – will come in handy if you ever need a natural way of relieving pain. Bangladeshi researchers revealed that the herb could be used as an antinociceptive medicine. In Bangladesh, the plant is called […]

(Natural News) If you’re suffering from pain of any type, your first impulse might be to reach for a pill. If that is the case, then you are not alone. Many people rely on over-the-counter or prescription pain medication, but these come with the risk of severe side effects and drug dependency issues. A large […]

(Natural News) Frankincense has had many uses over the course of history. It’s commonly used in religious ceremonies and is a popular scent used in aromatherapy. Frankincense is also renowned for its uses in traditional medicine. Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree and can be transformed into a potent, fragrant essential oil […]