Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity

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 Guthighlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help people shed excess body … Continue reading Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity

Korean Ginseng: 7 Health Benefits From This Powerful Root

Source: Korean Ginseng: 7 Health Benefits From This Powerful Root by Dr. Edward Group Korean ginseng root (Panax ginseng) — also known as Asian ginseng or Chinese ginseng — is a traditional medicinal herb, used by Asian cultures for more than 2,000 years.[1] "I grew up in a Korean household and my mom's side of the … Continue reading Korean Ginseng: 7 Health Benefits From This Powerful Root

Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies

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 excessive apprehension, fear, … Continue reading Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies

A component of ginseng found to have anti-tumor effects against liver cancer

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 variety contains … Continue reading A component of ginseng found to have anti-tumor effects against liver cancer

Ginseng phytonutrient Ginsenoside Rg3 effective against hepatocellular carcinoma

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 and development of HCC. It … Continue reading Ginseng phytonutrient Ginsenoside Rg3 effective against hepatocellular carcinoma

Abnormal blood clot formation can be prevented through natural means

Blood clotting is an essential process that prevents excessive blood loss due to injury. However, it also has the potential to be deadly if a blood clot breaks free and gets stuck on its way to the heart or lungs. This can interfere with blood flow and increase the risk of diseases like a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. … Continue reading Abnormal blood clot formation can be prevented through natural means

Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature’s Medicine

Source: Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature’s Medicine by Dr. Edward Group More than 5,000 years ago, Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia carved the names of commonly used healing herbs onto clay tablets. These tablets provide the first known record of various herbs and their specific healing properties. You might say it was the birth of herbal medicine and … Continue reading Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature’s Medicine

The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root

  Source: The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root by Dr. Edward Group If you’re familiar with natural health, chances are you’ve heard about ginseng. Bud do you know that there are different types of ginseng? Also called Panax notoginseng, Tienchi ginseng is just one type and it promotes health and energy in a similar fashion as … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root

Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?

Source: Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? by Dr. Edward Group Energy drinks are popular among gamers, students, athletes, professionals, and anyone who has to drive overnight from Milwaukee to St. Louis. They’re big business, too. Americans spent $12.5 billion on energy drinks in 2012. Market experts predict that number to climb to $21.5 billion in … Continue reading Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?

The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan

Source: The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan by Dr. Edward Group In China, jiaogulan, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is referred to as the “immortality” herb. Elsewhere, jiaogulan is called southern ginseng (despite not being related to the ginsengs of the Panax family). It gets its name, however, because it shares similar adaptogenic and antioxidant properties as ginseng. Some … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan