(Natural News) A team of researchers from the University of Porto and the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the University of Rome II in Italy found that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. For the study, […]

(Natural News) Being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease is akin to receiving a death sentence for most people. Barring the fact that many of these diseases are incurable, they also cause progressive degeneration and even death in brain neurons, which can’t be replaced by the body once they die or are damaged. Among these conditions, […]

(Natural News) If you tend to reach for ibuprofen or aspirin for every ache and pain, ask yourself if the short-term relief it may give you will be worth raising your risk of heart and kidney failure in the long term. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are widely used for pain and inflammation, and most […]

(Natural News) Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, is associated with pain, swelling, and tenderness in the joints. The best way to prevent gout attacks is to make lifestyle changes, such as avoiding eating foods that contain purine. In most cases, gout affects the joint at the base of your big toe. However, it can also affect […]

(Natural News) The spleen is often overlooked and is probably ranked the lowest in the hierarchy of vital organs by many people. This could be due to the fact that the spleen isn’t really necessary for survival. Unlike the heart or the lungs, the absence of a spleen from the body doesn’t automatically spell death. […]

(Natural News) Before disaster strikes, you need to be in good physical shape to avoid hurting yourself. But what do you do if you hurt your back when SHTF? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Stay in shape to prevent back pain The best way to avoid back pain is to exercise regularly. After all, if you’re healthy, you’re […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is an incredible spice with many health benefits. In fact, it’s even used to make golden milk, a dairy-based drink that has anti-inflammatory properties. Golden milk: An antioxidant-rich beverage that’s good for you Golden milk contains turmeric and is served either hot or cold. Depending on your preference, turmeric milk can be […]

(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from the Council of Scientific Research-North East Institute of Science and Technology in India investigated the highly valued medicinal plant Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal. Their review, which was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, presented up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition and biological activity […]

(Natural News) A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is a common condition both in adults and children. The latter, however, is more vulnerable to infection and should require more care than their grown-up counterparts. While no parent wants to see his or her child suffer, it’s important to note that going to the doctor […]

(Natural News) Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative, “wear and tear” type of arthritis that commonly occurs in older adults. It develops gradually and causes pain that worsens over time. Fortunately, researchers at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China and Marche Polytechnic University in Italy found a natural way to manage this disease. They discovered […]