(Natural News) A team of researchers at Andong National University and the National Institute of Forest Science in South Korea examined whether extracts from the leaves and branches of the Chinese sweet plum (Sageretia thea) plant have anticancer activity. The research team published their findings in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In Korea […]

(Natural News) The heart expands and contracts 100,000 times each day, pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood in the process. However, for people who suffer from abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), these values could either go up or down. This is usually caused by erratic electrical impulses which stem from the presence of injuries or problems in the […]

(Natural News) Tai chi is an ancient form of martial art that is now being used for improving health, especially among older adults. One of its potential benefits is its ability to help improve balance. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that tai chi is an effective […]

(Natural News) Researchers from The Ohio State University wrote a systematic review about antiviral herbal medicines that appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. They detailed the ability of these herbal medicines to inhibit the replication of the influenza virus. The rapid mutation of the influenza virus makes it a significant threat to the well-being of a variety of organisms. The high […]

(Natural News) Pushups are one of the most common body weight exercises, and a study suggests that they may indicate the health of your heart. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, found that men who can do at least 40 pushups had lower risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. The findings suggested that simple […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University and Hanyang University in South Korea looked at the immunomodulating effects of red ginseng. The team published their results in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A variety of products have been developed with ginseng (Panax ginseng), including red ginseng, which is steamed ginseng root. The researchers examined […]

(Natural News) Acetaminophen is a pharmaceutical drug commonly used to treat pain and fever. However, using this drug can significantly damage the liver, increasing the risk of liver failure. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that taking baicalin — a flavonoid from traditional medicine — can attenuate liver damage caused […]

(Natural News) The various chemical changes taking place in the bodies of middle-aged women cause them a lot of psychological stress that may disrupt their sleep. South Korean researchers recommend that these women try out ear acupressure therapy to alleviate stress and to reduce the chances of sleep disturbances. For most modern women who enjoy longer lives, […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are small, bluish-purple fruits that contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A linked daily consumption of 200 grams (g) of blueberries to improved blood pressure and blood vessel function. The blueberry plant is a small flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. It produces small, round fruits […]

(Natural News) The colorful hyacinths grown in many gardens contain compounds that could naturally treat degenerative eye diseases. These beneficial substances may one day provide a means of preventing the onset of blindness caused by eye diseases. Several conditions could lead to blindness. For pre-term babies, it is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). One out of every five premature babies has this disease, and in […]