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Chinese Medicine can improve coronary artery disease by reducing inflammation: Study

Chinese Medicine can improve coronary artery disease by reducing inflammation: Study Saturday, July 27, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , anti-inflammatory , anti-platelet , atherosclerosis , CAD , cardiovascular disease , coronary artery disease , disease treatments , goodhealth , goodmedicine , goodscience , heart disease , heart health , herbal medicine , Herbs , inflammation , natural cures , natural medicine , prevention , remedies , research ...

TCM herbal formula found to stop metastatic breast cancer from spreading

TCM herbal formula found to stop metastatic breast cancer from spreading Monday, August 19, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , anti-inflammatory , anticancer , antioxidant , antitumor , bone health , Bones , breast cancer , Camellia sinensis , cancer cures , cancer solutions , cancer treatment , chemotherapeutic agents , disease treatments , goodcancer , goodhealth , goodmedicine , goodscience , herbal medicine , Herbs , immune system , immunomodulatory ...

More than just a sweet treat, licorice influences the interaction between traditional herbal medicine and chemotherapeutic drug

More than just a sweet treat, licorice influences the interaction between traditional herbal medicine and chemotherapeutic drug Tuesday, June 04, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , cancer treatment , chemo drugs , Chemotherapy , Chinese herbal formula , disease treatments , drug metabolism , goodcancer , goodhealth , goodmedicine , goodscience , herbal medicine , Herbs , natural cures , natural medicine , pain relief , remedies , research , shaoyao ...

Hibiscus flowers are a "death sentence" for breast cancer cells, says research

In addition, they also tested the adjuvant potential of hibiscus extract alongside drug therapy. ... If used as an adjuvant alongside drug therapy, hibiscus extract would make it possible to use lower doses of drugs. "...

Licorice plays an important role in the interaction between Shaoyao Gancao decoction and anticancer drugs

Licorice plays an important role in the interaction between Shaoyao Gancao decoction and anticancer drugs Tuesday, May 21, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , anticancer , cancer cures , cancer solutions , cancer treatment , chemo drugs , Chemotherapy , Chinese herbal formula , drug metabolism , goodcancer , goodhealth , goodmedicine , goodscience , herb-drug interactions , herbal decoction , herbal medicine , Herbs , natural cures , natural medicine ...

Radiation therapy for cancer - making a properly informed decision

Radiation therapy for cancer - making a properly informed decision Friday, May 09, 2014 by: Dr. ... Women who underwent radiation therapy were more likely to have a pelvic fracture than women who did not undergo radiation therapy. "...

Formula made using TCM herbs exhibits anticancer effects against metastatic breast cancer

Formula made using TCM herbs exhibits anticancer effects against metastatic breast cancer Tuesday, July 02, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez Acanthopanax senticosus , adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , andrographis paniculata , anti-inflammatory , anticancer , antioxidant , antitumor , bone-protective , breast cancer , Camellia sinensis , cancer cures , cancer prevention , cancer solutions , cancer treatment , chemotherapeutic agents , disease treatments , doxorubicin , goodcancer ...

Reduce inflammation to improve heart health: Study

Reduce inflammation to improve heart health: Study Thursday, August 22, 2019 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez acute cardiovascular events , adjuvant therapy , alternative medicine , anti-inflammatory , anti-inflammatory diet , anti-platelet , atherosclerosis , blood sugar , CAD , cardiovascular risk , Chinese medicine , coronary artery disease , disease treatments , endothelium-protective , exercise , goodhealth , goodmedicine , goodscience , heart disease , heart health , herbal medicine ...

Breast cancer recurs after treatment because hormone therapy only puts some cells to "sleep," suggests study

Breast cancer recurs after treatment because hormone therapy only puts some cells to “sleep,” suggests study Wednesday, November 04, 2020 by: Cassie B. ... In the study, the researchers found that although adjuvant hormone therapy killed most of the cancer cells, some of them only went into a dormant state that can prove to be temporary; the cells can reawaken, form new tumors and then spread throughout the body. "...

Black cumin seed, a traditional folk remedy, is becoming popular for its health benefits and synergistic effects

A study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology investigated the potential of black cumin seeds as an adjuvant therapy in patients with Type 2 diabetes . The researchers found that a dose 2 g black cumin seed extract every day could act as a beneficial adjuvant to oral hypoglycemic agents for diabetics. - Prevents asthma attacks. "...

Black cumin seed, a traditional folk remedy, is becoming popular for its health benefits and synergistic effects

A study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology investigated the potential of black cumin seeds as an adjuvant therapy in patients with Type 2 diabetes . The researchers found that a dose 2 g black cumin seed extract every day could act as a beneficial adjuvant to oral hypoglycemic agents for diabetics. - Prevents asthma attacks. "...

Some "treatment": Chemotherapy promotes muscle mitochondrial dysfunction

For the study, the researchers involved 13 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and who were undergoing adjuvant therapy for the disease. ... “Conventional cancer therapy designed to kill tumor cells is inherently a double-edged sword.” "...

Studies show chlorella could improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients

Their conclusion: "The obtained results suggest that oral administration of Chlorella has the ability to improve insulin sensitivity , which may be used as an adjuvant therapy for patients with insulin resistance." "...

Shihu, a highly valued herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help reduce inflammation, says study

The research team is hopeful that one day, continued research on D. thyrsiflorum will produce an effective adjuvant therapy for inflammation. "...

The cylindrical snake plant holds many therapeutic benefits

One such example is the viper’s bowstring hemp (S. trifasciata), which has been traditionally used for inflammation and also an adjuvant therapy for snakebite in South Africa and tropical parts of America. "...

Lemongrass is known for its many health benefits – anxiety relief is now one of them

. - Lemongrass is an effective adjuvant therapy to chemo-radiation. - It relieves stomach and joint pains. - It promotes digestive health. - Lemongrass helps lower blood pressure. - It reduces cholesterol levels. - Lemongrass detoxifies the body. - It alleviates menstrual pain. - It relieves headaches. - Lemongrass promotes relaxation. "...

Breast cancer patients don't trust the system and want better treatment, according to new study

In a new survey , nearly one third of women with breast cancer chose to forgo the full, recommended course of chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy, post-surgery. ... The adjuvant anti-cancer therapy that is recommended after surgery is intended to kill off residual tumor cells; however, many patients are finding more empowering ways to bring their cells to life instead of suffering through excruciating chemotherapy and radiation regimes. "...

Chinese folk medicine shows potential in treating rheumatoid arthritis

This made C. indicum a possible therapy method for rheumatoid arthritis. Journal reference Chen Y, Wang QW, Zuo J, Chen JW, Li X. ANTI-ARTHRITIC ACTIVITY OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF CLAOXYLON INDICUM ON FREUND’S COMPLETE ADJUVANT-INDUCED ARTHRITIS IN MICE. "...

The herbal extract of the spiny holdback tree is toxic to cancer stem cells, improves efficacy of conventional treatments

Researchers from Colombia investigated the antitumor activities of extracts obtained from Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as spiny holdback tree, to see if they can be used as an adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy medications . ... Based on these results, the researchers concluded that P2Et can be used as an adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy to treat tumors with a multi-drug resistant (MDR) phenotype or with high frequency of CSC. "...

Pilot study finds that resveratrol can be used as a complementary treatment with meloxicam for knee osteoarthritis

. - The researchers evaluated the effects of oral resveratrol as an adjuvant with meloxicam – a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for OA – in reducing knee joint pain and biomarkers of inflammation in comparison with a placebo. - The study involved 110 men and women, aged 45 to 75 years, who were diagnosed with mild to moderate knee OA. ... There is evidence to suggest that resveratrol may be an effective adjuvant option with meloxicam in the treatment of patients with mild to ...