(Natural News) Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the China Pharmaceutical University revealed that American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) work differently against metabolic dysfunction. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Both American and Asian ginseng are well regarded for their multiple pharmacological uses. However, their mechanisms of action for preventing metabolic dysfunction are […]

(Natural News) Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can be triggered by imminent danger or the presence of threats. According to science, anxiety is part of the body’s fight-or-flight response and is integral to human survival. However, this useful emotion, when experienced at disproportionate levels, can turn into anxiety disorder, a medical condition. Anxiety disorder can cause […]

(Natural News) A healthy body and a healthy mind often go hand in hand. New research suggests that older adults can maintain good brain health by exercising early in the day. This study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that morning exercises mitigate the impact of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow in overweight or […]

(Natural News) Arctic root (Rhodiola rosea) is an herb known for its ability to relieve stress. A study published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment suggests exploring the herb’s potential to treat burnout. Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna led an investigation on the ability of arctic root extracts to relieve symptoms of burnout and found significant […]

(Natural News) Ginseng, referred to by some as the “king of all herbs,” is a widely used herbal medicine and health supplement. Numerous benefits are associated with the use of ginseng, most notably the enhancement of male reproductive function, the improvement of general well-being, and the prevention of cancer. While different varieties of ginseng exist, each […]

(Natural News) With lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes and cancer continuing to climb, it’s not surprising that so many people are seeking out healthy foods these days. Of course, not all healthy foods are created equally, so a new study explored precisely what customers are looking for in these foods – and immediate results was at […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Sichuan University and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College evaluated the bioactive compound ginsenoside Rg3, a component of ginseng, and its potential against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Their study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The sodium-hydrogen exchanger 1 (NHE1) plays a key role in the growth […]

(Natural News) People into resistance training may want to consider taking ginseng. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that ginseng contains a compound called panaxatriol that helps promote muscle protein synthesis after an intense exercise. Muscle protein synthesis is a naturally occurring process wherein protein is produced to repair muscle damage caused […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Japan examined the effect of panaxatriol derived from ginseng on muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise. They published their study in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, the researchers hypothesized that panaxatriol triggers the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling and muscle protein synthesis by activating both the […]