(Natural News) Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the digestive tracts of hundreds of thousands of patients. Thankfully, these people can avail themselves of natural medicines in the form of several medicinal plants whose effectiveness in treating IBD has been confirmed by clinical trials. The protective powers of glutamine and Chios mastic gum Although glutamine is not […]

(Natural News) Have you ever thought about the nature of music, and how it seems to universally draw people into it – particularly the beats and rhythms that make it a pleasurable experience? As it turns out, there’s something very unique about drumming which, believe it or not, is exceptionally therapeutic for human health. Whether […]

(Natural News) With the overprescription of antibiotics, it is becoming challenging to control pathogenic bacteria with conventional medicine, which raises the risk for diseases and infections. Mother Nature has provided solutions to these problems since ancient times, and when thinking about natural remedies, essential oils are one of the things that immediately come to mind. […]

(Natural News) There’s no doubt about it: Surgery is scary. Anyone who knows they will be going under the surgeon’s knife in the near future likely has concerns, and with good reason. Post-operative complications like blood loss, nerve damage and infection are actually quite common. One of the most dangerous – and even life-threatening – of […]

(Natural News) Many women dread “that time of the month,” when symptoms of impending menstruation like cramps, headaches, bloating, digestive problems, breast tenderness and irritability set in. Everyone has their own preferred method of dealing with premenstrual syndrome, whether it’s a hot water bottle, over-the-counter pain pills, or lots of naps. However, researchers may have […]

(Natural News) “Get plenty of rest” might sound like pat advice when you’re sick, but a recent study shows that sleep can be quite miraculous when it comes to helping your body fight off infections. German researchers have uncovered just how sleep works its magic. It’s related to T cells, a type of white blood […]

(Natural News) Skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis can potentially be treated with marijuana, a recent study suggests. Robert Dellavalle from the University of Colorado School of Medicine explains how some compounds found in marijuana might relieve itching and pain in people suffering from these skin diseases. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It serves as a […]

(Natural News) There is nothing easy about getting older. Limited mobility, cognitive decline and the death of loved ones can leave the elderly feeling depressed and lonely. Studies have found that older people are also more likely to develop clinical depression after being diagnosed with a serious health condition. For example, around a quarter of […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by inflammation, swelling, and pain around the joints and other organs of the body. There is no available cure for RA at present. Patients are only prescribed medications, such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids, to relieve its symptoms and slow down its progression. But for patients who wish to avoid the side […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India investigated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga L., commonly known as aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. K. galanga L., known by other names such as Kacholam and Kencur, is a medicinal plant of India that is widely used in the […]