(Natural News) Everyone has their own “cure-all” for almost any condition. They swear that it works, so when you feel sick, you may expect to hear something like this: “Coming down with a cold? Try chicken soup.” “Got a sore throat? Gargling with salt helps.” “Had too much to drink? Hair of the dog cures […]

(Natural News) Tonsillitis, the condition wherein tonsils swell, is usually caused by viral infections. Follow these 10 effective natural remedies for quick relief from tonsillitis. (h/t to AskDrShah.com) Saltwater – Saltwater is a quick and easy remedy for tonsillitis — just add a tablespoon of salt to a glass of warm water and stir well. Use it […]

(Natural News) Onions are naturally tasty — add them to any dish, and they would surely make an already scrumptious meal even more flavorful. What’s better is, not only are items of joy to the palate, onions are also blessings to the body due to their many nutritional and medicinal benefits. What are those? Read this […]

(Natural News) There is no such thing as being too prepared in times of emergency. Stocking up on necessities such as medications will be valuable; there will come a time when medicines will be scarce, and you won’t always have them at your disposal. Luckily, there are a myriad of medicinal herbs and plants that […]

(Natural News) The next big thing in diabetes treatment may just be in your garden. The dog-rose, a hedge plant native to Europe and Africa, has shown antidiabetic properties, according to researchers from the High School of Sciences and Technology of Tunis and the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology in Tunisia. The study, titled Antioxidant activity and […]

(Natural News) In Thailand, the herb saraphi’s (Mammea siamensis) flowers have traditionally been used to treat heart problems and lower fever, and the herb has also been used for appetite enhancement. Now, a group of researchers from Thailand has spearheaded a study concerning the possible medical applications of saraphi. Based on the results, the herb can be an effective […]

(Natural News) A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that ethanolic extracts obtained from Raphanus caudatus L., more commonly known as rat-tail radish or tail-pod radish, may hold potential in alleviating depression. A team of Pakistani researchers examined the effects of the plant extracts on male albino mice as part of the […]

(Natural News) Aerobic exercise and body awareness therapy (BAT) may help boost pain management, functionality, and quality of life in patients suffering from tension headaches minus the potential side effects associated with drug treatments, a study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed. A team of researchers from turkey’s premiere universities examined 60 […]

(Natural News) Researchers have discovered a flower that can improve brain performance for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of the study were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine. The paper, titled Protective effect of Iris germanica L. in b-amyloid-induced animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, studied the effects of the bearded iris in […]

(Natural News) A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that Salvia miltiorrhiza, more commonly known as red sage or danshen in Chinese, may protect the kidneys in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and obstructive jaundice (OJ). A team of Chinese researchers examined  288 rat models of SAP and OJ […]