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Review looks at antimicrobial properties of plants of the genus Etlingera

December 19, 2019 - goodscience, herbal medicine, Herbs, infectious diseases, natural cures, natural medicine, phytonutrients, plant medicine, remedies, research

In this paper, researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh summarized the characteristics of essential oils derived from different Etlingera species, with particular focus on their chemical composition and antimicrobial activities. This review was published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants ...

Efficacy of acupuncture in insomnia treatment

December 17, 2019 - goodscience, healing arts, insomnia, natural cures, natural medicine, remedies, research, sleep disorders

Researchers from China analyzed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that explored the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as as treatment for primary insomnia. Their article appeared in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that acupuncture can safely improve the PSQI scores of patients ...

Evaluating the biological activities of each herbal variety of the Ayuverdic tonic Shankhpushpi

November 14, 2019 - goodscience, herbal medicine, Herbs, natural cures, natural medicine, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroprotective, phytonutrients, prevention, remedies, research

In this study, researchers from India evaluated the neuropharmacological effects of four herbs commonly identified as sources of the Ayurvedic tonic Shankhpushpi. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that ...

Pilot study reveals combined effect of nutrition, lifestyle intervention in patients with Type 2 diabetes

January 09, 2020 - goodscience, lifestyle, natural cures, natural medicine, prevention, research

Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands conducted an observational study to determine whether lifestyle interventions were effective in mitigating the global burden brought about by diabetes. They published their findings in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

In sum, a multicomponent approach can improve glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes patients.

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Extracts from fermented Trapa japonica fruits can improve symptoms of alopecia

November 14, 2019 - goodscience, hair growth, hair loss, herbal medicine, natural cures, natural medicine, phytonutrients, remedies, research, superfoods, water caltrop

In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the effect of Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit ferment filtrate extracts (TJFs) on human hair follicle dermal papilla (HDP) cells to determine if the activation of the Akt/ERK/GSK-3B signaling pathway improves HDP cell proliferation. Their findings were published ...

Top 12 takeaways from the Joe Rogan and Dr. Robert Malone interview

January 04, 2022 - goodscience, Joe Rogan, lawlessness, medical error, medical fraud, medical malpractice, mRNA, myocarditis, natural immunity, Nuremberg Code, pandemic, Reuters, spike protein, truth, Twitter, vaccine injury, waning immunity

One of the most insightful dialogues of 2021 was Joe Rogan’s interview of Dr. Robert Malone (#1757). Dr. Malone invented the mRNA technology that is being used in the experimental covid vaccines. Dr. Malone has developed medical products, ...

Research finds link between joint hypermobility and increased risk of anxiety problems

January 20, 2020 - goodscience, healing arts, hip joint hypermobility, joints, mental health, mind body science, research, stop smoking, stress

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), these disorders affect about 40 million American adults, or 18.1 percent of the population each year. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, the ADAA claims that only 36....

Study: Consuming more strawberries can help prevent Alzheimer’s in the elderly

January 21, 2020 - goodscience, mind body science, organics, prevention, remedies, research, Strawberries, superfoods

Do you love snacking on sweet and juicy strawberries? Well, keep at it: A recent study suggests that they can lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia (AD).

In a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition and funded by the California Strawberry Commission, researchers from Rush University found that elderly people who consumed high amounts ...

Carnivorous pitcher plants have an occasional taste for vertebrates, study finds

January 18, 2020 - goodscience, pitcher plants, Plants, salamanders, weird science, wildlife

While the northern pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is well-known for consuming insects and other invertebrates as supplementary food, a recent study published in the journal Ecology points out that about one in five pitcher plants in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park has upgraded its menu to include juvenile salamanders.

While Asiatic pitcher plants such as the Philippines’ Nepenthes ...

Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response

January 13, 2020 - goodscience, immune system, lung health, Mushrooms, nutrients, oyster mushrooms, plant medicine, prevention, superfoods, tuberculosis, vitamin D

Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease ...

Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress

January 10, 2020 - goodscience, hygiene hypothesis, immune system, longevity, nature, old friends theory, prevention, soil bacteria, stress relief

The health industry is full of diets, exercises and therapies for stress relief. But researchers from the U.S., Hungary and the U.K. suggest a more down-to-earth stress buster – with dirt.

In their study, which was published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the team found that Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium found in soil, produces ...

Scientists develop home-testing kit that measures stress hormones

January 10, 2020 - goodscience, goodtech, heart health, medical tech, prevention, research, science and technology, stress hormones, stress relief

Stress can either be a person’s boon or his bane, depending on the situation. In certain situations, it can motivate people, but those with chronic levels of stress are more likely to develop health problems, including heart disease and even mental disorders. To combat its adverse effects, researchers have developed a simple test to ...

Shedding the pounds and KEEPING the weight off helps improve cardiometabolic factors, say researchers

October 17, 2020 - goodscience, heart disease, heart health, keeping weight off, lifestyle diseases, prevention, research, risk factor, tips, Type 2 Diabetes, weight gain, weight loss

It’s no secret that shedding a healthy number of pounds is good for you. Keeping the weight off, however, is equally important to sustain the health benefits of weight loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Researchers from Tufts University and the ...

Spending at least 2 hours in nature per week improves overall health and psychological well-being, shows study

January 20, 2020 - goodscience, green space, hiking, immune system, mental health, natural environment, nature, research, stress relief

A mountain of research is giving near-conclusive evidence to the idea that exposing yourself to nature improves your physical and mental health, and the effects go beyond just giving your mood a temporary boost.

A study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that spending at least two hours a week immersing yourself in nature is ...

Golden dewdrop herb can prevent kidney stones and bacterial infections, reveals study

January 20, 2020 - goodscience, herbal medicine, kidney health, kidney stones, natural antibiotics, natural medicine, phytonutrients, remedies, research

The prevalence and recurrence rates of kidney stone disease (urolithiasis) are increasing globally. This health problem affects 12 percent of the world’s population, with more men suffering from it than in women. Despite recent medical advancements, there are still very limited options when it comes to effective anti-urolithiasis ...

Strange ring-shaped objects made from cereal and found in a Bronze Age dig site could have been used in ancient rituals, suggest researchers

January 20, 2020 - goodscience, history, research, rituals

While ancient agricultural practices are well-documented in the archaeological record, the same can’t be said for food preparation and production. This can be attributed to the relative rarity of extensive texts on the subject — best exemplified by the classical text “De re coquinaria” (On The Subject of Cooking), which has been attributed to the Roman writer and gourmet Marcus Gavius Apicius, and the ancient Arabic text ...

Researchers spot 2 new Earth-like planets orbiting a tiny star located about 12.5 light-years from our Solar System

January 18, 2020 - goodscience, outer space, planets, research, solar system, Space, Stars, Teegarden's Star

Astronomers believe that they have found two new Earth-like exoplanets situated within their host star’s habitable zone, or the area around a star that can support the existence of liquid water.

These are the conclusions of the scientists who have been observing the star known as Teegarden’s Star, an ultra-cool dwarf that sits just 12.5 light-years away from Earth. Their ...

Deep ocean minerals and trace elements can help boost high-intensity running capacity

January 17, 2020 - goodscience, Oceans, research, supplements, trace minerals

It turns out that there’s still a lot more to the ocean than just being a source of food. A recent study suggests that it is also a potential source of natural health-improving supplements.

In their study, which was published in the journal Marine Drugs, a team of researchers from the University of Derby in the UK and the University of Taipei revealed that the consumption of desalinated deep ocean minerals ...

Researchers explore health benefits of African plants and spices

January 16, 2020 - goodscience, herbal medicine, Herbs, natural cures, natural medicine, remedies, research

Spices aren’t just good for adding flavor and kick to your meals: They’re good for treating skin infections too. According to a study in the Journal of Medical Plants Research, several compounds extracted from native Cameroonian spices have been proven effective when it comes to treating skin infections, including those from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Researchers from ...

Is a healthier gut microbiome the master key to longevity?

January 14, 2020 - goodscience, gut health, gut microbiome, immune system, longevity, old age, probiotics, research

Researchers now believe that boosting the health of the gut microbiome may be the secret to living healthier in old age. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers looked at how fecal transplantation from young mice to older ones stimulated the gut microbiome and revived the gut’s immune system.

The gut, more so than many other internal ...