(Natural News) Osteoporosis may be more likely to develop in women than in men, but that doesn’t mean men won’t have it. To treat androgen-deficient osteoporosis in men, researchers at the National University of Malaysia investigate the use of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia). In their study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, they reported that longjack could […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India investigated the composition and antibacterial activity of Indian wormwood essential oil against nine pathogenic strains. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The researchers analyzed the composition of essential oil derived from the aerial parts of Artemisia […]

(Natural News) A nationwide population-based cross-sectional study conducted by researchers from Chang Gung University in Taiwan looked at the frequency of prescription and usage of Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese herbal products (CHPs) have been used in East Asian countries […]

(Natural News) Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) can improve insulin resistance and lipid profile in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Nutrition Research. The multi-university research investigated the effects of substituting certain foods with tartary buckwheat. Tartary buckwheat is nutrient-dense; it contains protein, dietary fiber, and flavonoids. Tartary buckwheat is also reported […]

(Natural News) A recent case study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine revealed that pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) can potentially be used as a complementary antiviral therapy for managing the symptoms of Japanese encephalitis infection. The study was conducted by researchers from India. The case presented was that of a 42-year-old male patient diagnosed with a […]

(Natural News) Stress affects your ability to concentrate and complete certain tasks. But did you know that chronic stress can also affect your mental and physical health? The two types of stress There are two main kinds of stress, one of which is not bad for you. The other one, however, causes health problems and […]

(Natural News) Blue light is the light emitted from cell phones and other gadgets. It can cause lasting damage to your eyes and may even lead to blindness. To protect the eyes from this harmful light, researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea suggest taking bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum). They found that bog bilberry […]

(Natural News) For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used in Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. This healing art involves the insertion of fine needles in certain sites along the body called acupoints. A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine confirmed that acupuncture safely and effectively improves rheumatoid arthritis of […]

(Natural News) Eating organic foods free of glyphosate is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of cancer. However, a recent study by Spanish researchers revealed that eating a meal at the right time may be more important in preventing the onset of certain cancers. The research team from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) examined the link […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a chronic disease that has become an epidemic around the world. Many people with diabetes are treated with antidiabetic drugs that come with harmful side effects. For this reason, scientists continue to search for safer and natural alternatives to treat diabetes. Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia and the University of Western Brittany in France discovered […]