(Natural News) Cinnamon is more than a popular flavor in food and drink. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat various illnesses. These days, it’s also gaining interest as a weight loss booster – something that researchers from Dongguk University in South Korea investigated in their study. Their findings, which […]

(Natural News) Every woman is bound to undergo menopause. This condition occurs between the ages of 45 and 60. During this time, a woman experiences various symptoms that may affect her body and mind. The most common symptoms of menopause are night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Menopause also causes headache, fatigue, body pain, anxiety, sleeping problems, genital and urinary […]

(Natural News) Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is not only a health problem on its own, but it is also linked to many serious conditions. Fortunately, there is an effective and natural solution to fighting obesity: Acupuncture. A review written by researchers from China confirmed that this traditional Chinese medicine – both alone and […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research evaluated daidzein, a natural isoflavone derived from soy, for its ability to promote bone growth. In particular, the scientists from the Logistics University of Chinese People’s Armed Police Force built on previous research on daidzein’s protective effects against osteoporosis. In particular, it was compared with estradiol, a synthetic […]

(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) 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) Researchers from South Korea’s Dongguk University have found that Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) can be used to regulate weight gain. The finding, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, used a murine model of obesity to validate its use in traditional medicine as a weight control agent. For this study, researchers investigated the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil have found that rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), pomegranate (Punica granatum), and misty plume bush (Tetradenia riparia) have antibacterial properties, especially against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study, which appeared in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, investigated the efficacy of these plants against planktonic and biofilm cells of S. […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from China investigated the potential of acupuncture alone or in combination with lifestyle interventions to treat obesity. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Obesity is an epidemic health problem that is linked to many medical conditions. Making healthy lifestyle changes is important in fighting obesity. In addition, acupuncture therapy […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the University of Porto and the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the University of Rome II in Italy found that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. For the study, […]