(Natural News) Surgery is often the main treatment for early-stage colon cancer. Depending on the extent of the disease, a portion or all of the colon may be removed. This treatment method, despite its prevalence, has an underwhelming success rate, with oncologists admitting that the overall survival rate and the chance of remission are much […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, one of the basic survival skills is to make use of everything that nature provides. When you are out in the wild and experience some kind of pain, you would have to make use of medicinal plants with pain-relieving effects. Here are some plants with natural pain-relieving properties to look out […]

(Natural News) Angina is a type of chest pain that results from an impaired blood flow to the heart. A lack of blood flow means that the heart isn’t receiving enough oxygen, which causes pain. This pain is often triggered by emotional stress or a physical activity. Stable angina is the most common form of […]

(Natural News) Cancer causes many adverse complications, including constant pain. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the viability of using acupuncture to soothe this pain and cause relief to cancer patients. Although cancers are named after the body part where the tumor – or tumors, in some cases […]

(Natural News) A backache is one of the most common complications worldwide, affecting more than 90 percent of the population. It is also the leading cause of disability in individuals younger than 45. It can interrupt an individual’s work and personal life. For this reason, it is important to know the common causes of a […]

(Natural News) Rather than taking addictive opioid painkillers, it might be safer and better to try traditional Korean medicine. In an entry in Science Direct, Korean hand acupressure was able to alleviate both the pain caused by cesarean delivery and attacks of nausea and vomiting due to opioids. Opioids used to be the go-to medication […]

(Natural News) People experiencing knee joint pain and discomfort, particularly those with knee osteoarthritis, may find relief in an Ayurvedic medicine called ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine found that the root and leaf extracts of ashwagandha relieve knee pain and discomfort caused by osteoarthritis. Many patients with […]

(Natural News) There’s something to be said about indulging yourself with a massage to recharge after a long day of working hard. However, a recent study released by researchers from Brazil suggests that the “feel good” effects a person gets after a massage is actually rooted in science. In their study, released in the journal Complementary […]

(Natural News) There are many conventional drugs available for treating low back pain, but they are nonetheless harmful when used frequently over long periods of time. Many medical experts are now trying to find alternatives to painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, looking towards nature and little-known therapies. Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM University) found […]

(Natural News) Plants are an invaluable part of disease treatment and management, especially in developing countries. These plants contain bioactive compounds that are responsible for their different medicinal properties. In order to maximize a plant’s potential use for medicinal purposes, it is crucial to determine the phytochemicals involved in its therapeutic activities. This is what […]