(Natural News) Curcumin can help improve gastrointestinal function, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, adding yet another item to the already long list of health benefits from this turmeric-derived compound. The gastrointestinal tract performs a very vital function. Apart from extracting nutrients from the food you eat, it also helps […]

(Natural News) People are familiar with hypnosis, primary because of its portrayal in media. It usually goes that a hypnotist controls a person’s actions with nothing more than a swing in their pocket watch. However, this is not what hypnotism is really about. In recent years, the practice has gained wider acceptance as an alternative treatment to conditions […]

(Natural News) The possibility of developing autism does not end once a child is born. They are still continuously exposed to harmful substances, such as neurotoxins, that could put them at risk of developing the condition. To protect children from autism, natural products are now being explored for their ability to prevent neurotoxicity. A study, […]

(Natural News) Cancer causes many adverse complications, including constant pain. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the viability of using acupuncture to soothe this pain and cause relief to cancer patients. Although cancers are named after the body part where the tumor – or tumors, in some cases […]

(Natural News) Aphrodisiacs have been part of human civilization since time immemorial, but it is only with today’s scientific methods that their mechanisms are being studied and revealed. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine offers proof of the aphrodisiac activity of purple corn (Zea mays), an ancient crop that serves not […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is mum about the banyan’s (Ficus benghalensis) spiritual benefits, but it does reveal that extracts from the tree’s roots have mind-boosting effects, are able to improve memory and relaxation, and can reduce anxiety and the occurrence of seizures. The brain-related benefits of the banyan tree […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is one of the best examples of how too much of anything is bad for you. Although natural and healthy in small doses, inflammation can lead to a wide variety of health conditions ranging from mild illnesses to serious diseases. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found […]

(Natural News) Patients suffering from diseases or conditions that leave them with limited movement do not just face the challenges of recovery, they also are prone to more suffering, mainly because constant pressure on a specific area in their bodies leaves them prone to decubitus ulcers. If left untreated, these could cause more complications and […]

(Natural News) Although countries have taken leaps in terms of preventing the occurrence of malaria, many, a lot of whom are children, continue to die from the disease. The gum arabic tree (Acacia nilotica) grows in tropical and subtropical areas – the very same regions where malaria is very common – and is noted for […]

(Natural News) Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as red sage, is an important herb in Chinese medicine, used in the treatment of chronic and neoplastic inflammatory diseases. The authors of a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated its effects on oral cancer in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. […]