(Natural News) Comatose patients are thought to remain in a state of limbo – neither conscious nor unconscious – dubbed the “vegetative state.” The unique nature of this state often complicates treatments and therapies for these patients. For this reason, physicians might be shocked to hear about comatose patients regaining consciousness and snapping out of their condition. But […]

(Natural News) The thin line between life and death as well as the definition of “brain dead” has long puzzled neuroscientists and even sparked debates, lawsuits and media frenzies. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, however, has found neural hints of a “hidden consciousness” in patients who went on to make full recoveries […]

(Natural News) The presence of man’s best friend – or any other beloved pet – can make a person feel better and at ease. A Swiss study showed that patients with brain injuries found it easier to interact with other people if they had an animal with them to provide comfort and reassurance. When a […]

(Natural News) Today, more and more people have become interested in the use of medicinal herbs. One of the most commonly known herbal medicines today is red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chinese sage or danshen. For centuries, red sage is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been widely used for the treatment […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reveals that a certain compound in red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) could potentially be used as a promising treatment for managing subarachnoid hemorrhage, a severe cerebrovascular disease. The study looked at the neuroprotective effects of a compound called magnesium lithospermate B (MLB) in red […]

(Natural News) Accident victims who suffer a traumatic brain injury usually undergo prophylactic hypothermia (“brain cooling”) in order to protect the fragile organ from further harm. However, a new Australian-led study has concluded that this practice does not actually benefit the patient, reports a The BMJ news article. Cooling the brain was previously believed to decrease the harmful […]

(Natural News) If you’ve ever suffered from a concussion or a stroke, you’ve probably been told to take things easy for at least a few days to give your brain enough time to recover. But this can be a nightmare, especially for those who are always on the go. Fortunately, a recent study by researchers from Columbia […]

(Natural News) These days, licorice is best known as a candy flavor, but at the root of that sweetness is an actual root that holds a bevy of medicinal benefits. A study led by researchers from South Korea indicates that the Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), a plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, holds the potential to […]

(Natural News) Wouldn’t it be great if you could just wake up one morning and suddenly be a genius? Maybe you would like to be a violin virtuoso or have the ability to paint incredibly detailed pictures despite having no training in the arts and no natural gifts that you know of. If you think […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers examined the neuroprotective ability of Rhein, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) derived from the rhubarb plant. Following their recent animal study, they reported that Rhein was able to protect the brain tissues of rats from oxidative symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries. Their study was supported by the Central South University. They […]