(Natural News) As the controversial issue of medical marijuana use is coming to a head in many states, now is also the time for people to understand its many uses and benefits. While some people believe that marijuana is just for recreation, numerous studies reveal otherwise, showing that it also lends itself to various medicinal purposes. Two of […]

(Natural News) Sciatica pain starts in the lower back and becomes worse as it goes down the back of your thigh. Fortunately, there are natural ways that help relieve a sudden sciatica flare-up. These include: Applying a hot or cold compress: Heat or cold therapy is the most common remedy for a sciatica flare-up. Heating […]

(Natural News) A recent study suggests that Gua Sha therapy is a safe and effective treatment for chronic lower back pain. The article, which appeared in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, looked at the healing effects of Gua Sha therapy in people with chronic lower back pain. For the study, researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) There are now at least 34 countries, and the same number of states in the U.S., where the use of cannabis or cannabis-derived products is approved for treating symptoms of various diseases. Europe leads the way with 28 countries. The U.S.A., on the other hand, has yet to approve it at the federal […]

(Natural News) People with fibromyalgia suffer from pain all over the body, which affects their quality of life. Since it is a lifelong condition, scientists continue to find ways on how to manage the condition or reduce its symptoms. A team of researchers from the University of Seville in Spain reports that diets supplemented with aqueous […]

(Natural News) Arthritis is a common condition that causes joint pain and inflammation. Commonly used treatments for arthritis are often ineffective and cause serious side effects. Therefore, researchers continue to find natural and more effective alternatives. A study published in the journal Medicines suggests frankincense, which can help treat arthritis by fighting inflammation. Arthritis is […]

(Natural News) From over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin to prescription drugs like tramadol, morphine, and hydrocodone, these meds are omnipresent in modern American life. They have become more widely used than tobacco, according to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration report. In 2015, more than 36 percent of Americans, aged 12 […]

(Natural News) Painkillers are the most common type of drug that people have in their medicine cabinets. Unfortunately, these medications have been associated with adverse side effects. To alleviate pain without these potentially harmful drugs, researchers suggest the use of medicinal plants such as the desert ginseng (Cistanche salsa). In an international study published in The Brazilian […]

(Natural News) Auriculotherapy, also known as ear acupuncture, has been used as a therapeutic technique for treating a wide variety of conditions. Researchers from the University of Porto in Portugal carried out a literature review to test its safety and effectiveness. Authors found that auriculotherapy is a safe and effective therapeutic technique for insomnia and […]

(Natural News) Even as diehard prohibitionists continue to spew utter nonsense about the “dangers” of cannabis sativa (marijuana), open-minded researchers are keeping busy uncovering the plant’s many safe and effective health benefits, including its ability to naturally quell the often extreme pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. A team of researchers from the University of California, […]