(Natural News) Chemotherapy, often shortened to “chemo,” is the use of drugs to remove, kill, or damage cancer cells. In conventional medicine, particularly in oncology, it’s often the primary treatment for cancer, given its systemic effects and its ability to destroy cancer cells regardless of their primary site. The treatment, despite being touted as “effective against many […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) exhibited antioxidant and antidepressant properties. The research, led by the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea, investigated not only the ability of sea bilberry to prevent oxidative damage, but also the mechanism behind its antidepressant properties. The team used a two-pronged […]

(Natural News) Chocolate has always been associated with feelings of happiness and pleasure. It has been proven to reduce stress levels and alleviate pain by triggering the release of endorphins in the brain. It can also affect serotonin levels which dictate our mood. However, there is very little scientific evidence to back up the claim that chocolate is […]

(Natural News) Prescription medications and deep brain stimulation are not the only ways to improve the condition of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. There are complementary and alternative medicines that are much safer and potentially as effective as the chemicals and surgically implanted devices when it comes to suppressing tremors. One of the best natural treatments is […]

(Natural News) The best way to deal with cancer is to prevent it in the first place. That means maintaining good health, which can be achieved through many natural ways such as exercising on a regular basis. And even patients who have already been diagnosed with cancer can greatly benefit from working out in the […]

(Natural News) If you have digestive problems like constipation or diarrhea, you can try the BRAT diet to relieve your symptoms. This diet is also best for people with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroenteritis. But what do you do if you don’t feel like following the BRAT diet to address your digestive issues? […]

(Natural News) Aging is a complex biological process, and it’s one that can even lead to several muscular disorders. Recently, scientists from the U.S. and Taiwan focused on how age changes the health of our skeletal muscles and how vitamin E may be used to mitigate those changes. Our skeletal muscles are the most common of the […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil – derived from mature coconut kernels – is considered a superfood, which makes it a great addition to your diet. Although it can be consumed throughout the day, it offers certain benefits when consumed before bed. Here are seven reasons why consuming coconut oil before bed is good for you: Coconut […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research found that oil extracted from bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) contains antifungal and antimycotoxin properties. In the study, bitter ginger oil was studied against fungal species Aspergillus flavus and A. ochraceus. For the study, researchers from India treated A. flavus and A. ochraceus with […]

(Natural News) The healers of ancient India might have known the secret of the Gymnema sylvestre plant when they named it gurmar – which literally means “destroyer of sugar.” A recent study from Seoul National University highlights the plant’s ability to keep blood sugar at bay. In this study, which was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, it was revealed […]