(Natural News) One of the most widely used methods for relieving pain is acupuncture. It is especially recommended to people with rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints and other body organs. Because of its scope, people suffering from RA have a high risk of developing other […]

(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) Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a serious complication that can cause chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. This complication is said to be triggered by oxidative stress. Fortunately, researchers from China and Sri Lanka found that this complication can be attenuated with red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), or danshen […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a widely used alternative medicine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but its effectiveness on preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) in people with RA has not been investigated. Researchers from Taiwan conducted a large-scale study assessing the CHD risk in acupuncture users and non-users of RA patients. Their findings were published in the […]

(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) Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicinal approach that applies pressure to certain points in the body to stimulate the corresponding muscles and organs. There are seven points, in particular, that are commonly used to relieve pain in the musculoskeletal system. Putting pressure on these points reduces the pain emanating from the injured or […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported that red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chinese sage, has the ability to suppress the progression of diabetic nephropathy due to its antioxidant properties. Diabetic nephropathy is a common cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease that can be […]

(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) Poor posture is one of the common causes of neck pain. Hunching over your desk for hours strains your muscles in the neck, which results in pain. Researchers from the U.S. recommend qigong, pronounced as “chee-kong,” as a natural way to treat neck pain. Similar to other forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is often presaged by a condition called mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is the stage between the decline of cognition expected during normal aging and the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. MCI has a very common sub-type called amnestic MCI (aMCI). It is characterized by the impairment of episodic memory; but […]