(Natural News) Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts obtained by distillation. Widely used in alternative medicine, these oils have been used by many cultures as natural remedies for centuries. Many studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of essential oils. Researchers agree that these useful natural products owe their beneficial properties to their abundance of bioactive compounds, which have shown potential in […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetics who lose weight in the first year after their diagnosis have a higher likelihood of remission, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The conventional medical industry uses the term “remission” to mean reversal of diabetes. First author Hajira Dambha-Miller, a physician from Cambridge’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care, […]

(Natural News) A recent study by researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions. In developed nations as well as in many Eastern countries, modern medications developed in the West are routinely used for clinical treatments while traditional medicines are […]

(Natural News) What you’re about to see here is an extraordinary breakthrough in “green chemistry” and natural medicine. Pharmaceutical companies have spent millions of dollars researching biologically active nanoparticles that can be used to deliver drug payloads to specific tissues in the body. Here, I show you how to make your own ionic silver / […]

(Natural News) Being constantly tired is such a common condition that it spawned the acronym TATT: “Tired All The Time.” It’s normal to feel tired after a strenuous exercise or a busy day at work. But sometimes, fatigue can be persistent and begin to affect your performance throughout the day. Fortunately, there are natural ways […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are known for their use in aromatherapy and massage therapy. When inhaled or applied topically, these natural products exert beneficial effects on mental health. Essential oils can also be used as remedies for common health problems, such as headache, constipation, sinus infections and skin infections. In fact, various essential oils are well-known for their […]

(Natural News) Fall is around the corner and you may find yourself feeling glum or out of sorts as the season changes. To improve your mood, experts suggest making certain dietary changes based on Ayurvedic techniques. Ayurveda basics: Vata, pitta and kapha Ayurveda is a 3,000-year-old system of medicine developed in India. While the practice […]

(Natural News) Muscle soreness can happen for a range of reasons, from strenuous exercise to difficult menstruation. It can make the slightest motion painful and difficult, and it can stick around for longer periods if left untreated. One holistic approach to muscle soreness that has been around for millennia is the use of essential oils. Natural healers and […]

(Natural News) Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil as it is sometimes called, is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree endemic to Australia. Aboriginal Australians have used tea tree oil for centuries. These native people crush tea tree leaves to extract the oil, then inhale it to treat coughs and […]

(Natural News) The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased in recent years. Besides ancient techniques that promote natural healing, such as acupuncture, CAM also promotes the use of natural products like essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated extracts that can be derived from different parts of a certain plant. This is usually […]