(Natural News) Drinking tea may not be as fashionable as coffee, but its health benefits simply can’t be beat. There is nothing more comforting than a good cup of tea, especially when you aren’t feeling your best. A wide array of teas have been used for medicinal and healing purposes for eons, and new research […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan found that baicalein, a compound present in Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), can inhibit production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and regulate pro- and anti-apoptotic signaling elements. The study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese skullcap is used in traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) When you find out you have cancer, learning that the type you have is treatable can be a huge relief – until you actually go through the treatment and find out what a tough road it is. While you’re certain to be thankful for your life, it’s only natural to wish there was […]

(Natural News) A study from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan revealed that evodiamine, a biological compound found in Evodia rutaecarpa, has potential therapeutic properties against glioblastoma. In their research, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the researchers tested the anti-cancer properties of evodiamine in vivo and in vitro. Studies have identified some of the […]

(Natural News) A systematic review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported that electroacupuncture may be used in managing knee osteoarthritis. Evidence showed that it may help reduce knee osteoarthritis symptoms and improve the physical functioning of people with this condition. Many older adults suffer from knee osteoarthritis, a common chronic degenerative disease. […]

(Natural News) Having small amounts of fat in the liver is normal. However, too much of it can lead to fatty liver disease, damaging the liver and stopping it from working normally as it should. Because the liver plays an important role in many bodily functions, keeping it healthy is essential. A study published in the […]

(Natural News) The idea of losing memories — no matter how special or mundane they may be — is one dreaded by a lot of people, but losing them to neurodegenerative disease makes it worse, even unbearable. While numerous studies have been done to investigate these kinds of diseases, the most prevalent of which is Alzheimer’s, their […]

(Natural News) Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are […]

(Natural News) The nervous system plays a big role in how the different parts of our body communicate among themselves. Research shows that astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help keep this body system healthy. Earlier research has shown that astragalus extract can potentially be used as a nerve growth-promoting […]

(Natural News) You can look and feel young again without resorting to toxic “beauty products” or costly “cosmetic surgery.” If you press certain acupressure points on your face and body, your skin will take on a fresh new glow within days. Before you start, find a quiet place. Empty your mind, breathe evenly through your […]