Source: Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True? by Dr. Edward Group The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth … Continue reading Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Silymarin is one of the best ways to support liver health
The liver, the largest organ in the body, is responsible for more than 300 crucial metabolic functions. This is why taking care of your liver is very important. One of the best ways to keep it healthy is to take silymarin supplements, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study, conducted by researchers … Continue reading Silymarin is one of the best ways to support liver health
Herbal combination used in Chinese medicine found to improve efficacy of asthma relief drug, study finds
A mixture of herbs commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine could help those suffering from asthma find relief, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, led by researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing, looked at the effects of using a decoction of Herba Epimedii and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi with the asthma drug budesonide can improve the condition using in … Continue reading Herbal combination used in Chinese medicine found to improve efficacy of asthma relief drug, study finds
How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
Constant stress can really do a number on your body. Most of us are exposed to a number to stressors during our daily grind, whether it be heavy traffic, emotional negativity or a taxing workload. Stress can come in many forms and this can lead to a decline in our physical health and energy. Fortunately, reflexology … Continue reading How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
One of the oldest European roses, the Damask rose is now being studied as a potent anti-aging remedy
Roses are red, violets are blue — and one special rose can make your skin brand-new. That’s what the team from Woosuk University and Dankook University, South Korea suggests in their study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. In their study, they indicated that a compound in the Damask rose (Rosa × damascena) has anti-aging properties and even treat certain … Continue reading One of the oldest European roses, the Damask rose is now being studied as a potent anti-aging remedy
Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Research has shown that supplementation with curcumin can reduce the negative effects of a high-fat diet. The study, which was published in theJournal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, looked at the beneficial effects of curcumin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance in high-fat fed rats. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India … Continue reading Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Passionflower can reduce anxiety in just 30 minutes
Mental health problems, such as anxiety, can be detrimental to the overall health and well-being of those who suffer from them. Anxiety is also often linked to other maladies, such as chronic insomnia. Thankfully, purple passionflower can be used as a natural remedy for treating anxiety and insomnia. Purple passionflower, also known as maypop, is a common wildflower from the Passiflora family of plants, of … Continue reading Passionflower can reduce anxiety in just 30 minutes
Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability to protect the stomach … Continue reading Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Home remedies for herpes
Herpes is considered to be a controversial disease, mainly due to the nature of its transmission. There is an increasing number of patients who suffer from this disease. According to the World Health Organization, more than 3.7 billion patients suffer from oral herpes infections. A portion of these cases does not get the necessary treatments because of the … Continue reading Home remedies for herpes
Have you tried these holistic treatments that naturally lower cholesterol levels?
There are alternative ways to lower the cholesterol levels in your body without the need for pharmaceutical drugs. An article in Homeopathic recommended several holistic approaches that can bring your cholesterol to healthy levels and keep it there. Holistic medicine is a therapeutic system that treats the patient as a whole person. It is not merely limited to … Continue reading Have you tried these holistic treatments that naturally lower cholesterol levels?
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