(Natural News) Cancer is still a global cause for concern, despite developments in conventional treatments like chemotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates that the disease will cause more than 9.6 million deaths this year. Given that conventional medications aren’t working out, many healthcare professionals are now looking at medicinal plants to reduce the burden of cancer […]

(Natural News) If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you’ll be painfully aware of the havoc this chronic inflammation can wreak on your cartilage, joint connective tissue, and bones. As your immune system mistakes your joints for something far more sinister, it attacks them – and your mobility and function pay the price. If your doctor […]

(Natural News) Recent research provides further evidence that a healthy diet may improve symptoms of depression. However, the diet featured on the study did not involve some type of new supplement, nor a new dietary approach. The SMILES trial (Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered Emotional States) highlighted a general healthy Mediterranean-inspired diet which […]

(Natural News) When you think of ways to deal with depression, what comes to mind? For many people, the answer is antidepressants. However, their scary side effects are enough to put a lot of people off, so many others try natural treatments like yoga and meditation. One way of addressing depression that may not come […]

(Natural News) Chronic stress can take its toll on our overall health and well-being. Adaptogens are natural substances that can increase your body’s resistance to stress. Rhodiola is a potent adaptogenic herb that can reduce the negative effects of stress on your body and help improve your overall quality of life. Also known as “arctic root” […]

(Natural News) In traditional Asian medicines, spikenard (Nardostachys chinensis) is used as an anti-malarial, pain relief, and neurotrophic treatment. In a study published in the journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, spikenard was found to be a great natural anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective agent, which means that it can help prevent diseases associated to neuron cell inflammation. […]

(Natural News) Depression has become an all too common condition in recent times. Despite its prevalence, however, pharmaceutical companies have failed to come up with a safe and effective way to address it. Lots of people think they either have to live with their negative feelings or accept the possibly deadly side effects that come […]

(Natural News) Mothers typically experience postpartum depression after giving birth. However, this condition is often treated with the use of antidepressant drugs, which come with potentially harmful side effects. Fortunately, researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Iran discovered the antidepressant potential of saffron. In their study, published […]

(Natural News) According to the results of a study, complementary practices like meditation and mindful breathing can help individuals manage chronic pain. Researchers involved in the study added that these practices also helped minimize the need for medication like opioids, which are linked to addiction. The study, which was conducted at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) […]

(Natural News) Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a herb that is used to infuse dishes with a delicate flavor similar to anise. The herb possesses medicinal properties, and a study has revealed that fennel can be used to help reduce the symptoms of postmenopause. The study was published in Menopause, the journal of The North American […]