(Natural News) Research has found that an extract from the “thunder god vine” contains triptolide, a small molecule that can stop cells from multiplying. Jun O. Liu, Ph.D. is a professor of pharmacology and molecular sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. He and […]

(Natural News) America’s opioid epidemic has now become so bad that doctors and patients alike are starting to look more seriously into alternative medicine. As it turns out, there is one promising solution, and it has been around for more than one thousand years. Acupuncture, which is said to have originated in ancient China, is fit […]

(Natural News) Clinical depression is not something you see, in the same way you acknowledge a bruise or scar. The mental illness, which affects nearly 16.1 million Americans today, is still highly misunderstood, with patients often being told to just “get over it.” However, there is also a physical aspect to depression — many patients […]

(Natural News) Painkillers are the most common type of drug that people have in their medicine cabinets. Unfortunately, these medications have been associated with adverse side effects. To alleviate pain without these potentially harmful drugs, researchers suggest the use of medicinal plants such as the desert ginseng (Cistanche salsa). In an international study published in The Brazilian […]

(Natural News) Heart attacks are a major concern in the U.S., with recent estimates showing over 800,000 known incidences each year — 27 percent leading to death. Indeed, this number has dramatically dropped in recent years, it is still the leading causes of death worldwide. Because of this, there is an urgent need for safe, effective, and […]

(Natural News) Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) is one of the stalwarts of traditional Chinese medicine that found new uses in modern times. Many studies are now confirming its therapeutic effectiveness against certain types of cancer. In the West, the fruit serves as an alternative sweetener that is much healthier than processed sugar. It is believed to decrease bad cholesterol and alleviate the symptoms […]

(Natural News) Bleomycin (trade name Blenoxane) is a drug used to treat patients with different types of cancer. However, the drug can also cause lung damage. To remedy this, researchers conducted a study to determine if Shenge Yangfei Capsules (SGYF) can help prevent pulmonary fibrosis caused by the use of bleomycin. The researchers studied the effects of […]

(Natural News) Gynura (Gynura divaricata) is a perennial herb that is widely used in China, where it is also called “Bai Bei San Qi.” In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Gynura is used as a remedy for respiratory problems, sore eyes, toothache, rheumatic arthralgia, and diabetes. Its wide range of medicinal applications can be attributed to the different phytochemicals that […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture and electroacupuncture have seen considerable testing and use in amending various kinds of anxiety disorders. A recent systematic review conducted by Portuguese researchers winnowed through these many clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of these modalities. Anxiety-related disorders are some of the most common health issues that affect the brain. They comprise a […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from insomnia can improve their condition without using harmful drugs. Researchers from Hong Kong suggest acupressure. In their study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, they assessed the short?term effects of self?administered acupressure for alleviating insomnia. For the randomized controlled trial, they recruited 31 people who were suffering from insomnia. […]