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09/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Effective lower back pain treatments found in Perso-Arabic traditional medicine

Lower back pain is one of the most common pain symptoms of various diseases. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, a Perso-Arabic traditional medicine called wet cupping was found to relieve lower back pain. Researchers at the National Institute of Unani Medicine in India looked at the efficacy of wet […]

09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Japanese catnip is being studied as a potential alternative treatment for various bone disorders

Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone tissue. These make them essential for bone formation. However, an excess of activity from these cells can lead to the development of painful and debilitating disorders such as osteoporosis, osteolysis, and Paget’s disease. Available strategies for these conditions are still limited as medical professionals […]

09/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, is an effective way of alleviating symptoms of knee arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant source of suffering for the elderly. The common options for alleviating OA-related pain are either pharmaceuticals that can cause negative side effects or acupuncture that frightens people due to the involvement of needles and the possibility of infection. Therefore, a Chinese study suggested ear acupuncture as a non-invasive option for […]

09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases

Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]

09/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Taheebo, a folk remedy for a wide variety of health disorders, now shown to prevent colitis

Here’s another great reason to add taheebo to your morning cuppa: A South Korean study showed that a water-based extract derived from the traditional herbal medicine could alleviate the clinical symptoms of colitis, an increasingly common inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs stem from immune problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis is one of the […]

09/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin C therapy delivers astounding results to septic shock patients

When you hear something being deemed a “miracle cure,” it’s normal to dismiss it as hype. It often turns out that someone is just trying to sell you something or exaggerating. In fact, this language is so common in internet click bait headlines that it can be hard to take such claims seriously. The story […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Consume more coconut water vinegar for better liver health

Coconut water vinegar, the fermented end product of coconut water, has been commonly consumed to treat diseases, such as liver disorders and inflammation. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that coconut water vinegar could potentially treat liver damage caused by paracetamol, the most commonly used pain relief drug in the […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Treating your nasal allergies with alternative medicine

Allergic rhinitis, or a nasal allergy, is often triggered by environmental irritants like pollen or animal dander. The immune system of a person with the condition will treat these irritants as dangerous invaders and release the chemical histamine as a protective measure. Histamine causes the itching, sneezing, and swelling linked to allergies. There are over-the-counter […]

09/11/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Get rid of calcium stones with these natural remedies

Crystals, called kidney stones, form in the kidney or bladder in patients with nephrolithiasis. These stones can be composed of struvite, uric acid, or calcium salts, with the last being the most common of the three. Many natural remedies are available to make it easier get rid of calcium stones. One of the biggest risk factors […]

09/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

This humble medicinal herb found in open grasslands found to promote wound healing in diabetics

The unfortunately named asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) is a hairy herb that is often seen in the open grasslands of India and Australia. But a Bangladeshi study showed that this humble plant could help heal wounds in diabetic animals. The high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes cause the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that […]

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