Acne can affect a person’s confidence, especially when you have a condition like cystic acne. The most severe type of acne, this condition causes large, painful cysts to appear on your face and on other parts of your body. To relieve the symptoms of cystic acne, try some natural remedies like aloe vera or green tea extract. … Continue reading Beat cystic acne with these herbal treatments
Simple remedies for herpes you can make at home
Oral herpes is a condition that causes painful cold sores to form on your mouth or face. If you have oral herpes, natural remedies like aloe vera or sage can help relieve your symptoms. What is oral herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes can appear in various parts of the body, but … Continue reading Simple remedies for herpes you can make at home
Longjack can stimulate bone formation by improving expression of mitogenic proteins
In this study, researchers from the National University of Malaysia investigated the bone-forming ability of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia) and its potential as a natural treatment for osteoporosis in men. Their results were published in theJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Longjack has attracted the interest of scientists because of its ability to stimulate bone formation in androgen-deficient … Continue reading Longjack can stimulate bone formation by improving expression of mitogenic proteins
Study: Folic acid is “a very promising vitamin” for erectile dysfunction
One health issue that’s rarely talked about, despite its prevalence, is erectile dysfunction (ED). In the U.S., the condition affects over 30 million men – most of whom are older adults. While ED is commonly seen in older men, it’s important to note that it’s not due to the normal aging process. Erectile dysfunction is a condition in … Continue reading Study: Folic acid is “a very promising vitamin” for erectile dysfunction
Binge Drinking as a Teen May Epigenetically Harm the Health of Future Generations
Binge drinking as a teenager not only harms your brain and body, but may also epigenetically impact your future children, a new study reports. Excessive drinking in adolescents could turn genes on or off in their offspring’s brain, setting them up for susceptibility to certain diseases. The study, presented at the annual Society for Neuroscience … Continue reading Binge Drinking as a Teen May Epigenetically Harm the Health of Future Generations
An Ayurvedic approach to hypertension
In this article, researchers from India provide a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Their review was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Different theories have been proposed to explain hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective, but there is no … Continue reading An Ayurvedic approach to hypertension
Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is well-known for its ability to prevent cold – but it does more than that. A new study suggests that the vitamin also plays a role in modulating mental health problems, such as anxiety and anorexia. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked into the effects of vitamin C on … Continue reading Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study
16 Signs that you need a liver cleanse (and how to detox naturally)
The liver is your body’s main filtration system. It gets rid of toxic substances that come from food, the environment, the products that you use, and even those produced naturally by your own body. Without the liver, you won’t have an organ to cleanse your blood, convert toxins into waste, metabolize nutrients, and produce proteins. Because the … Continue reading 16 Signs that you need a liver cleanse (and how to detox naturally)
The hepatoprotective, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-diabetic properties of spirulina
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that spirulina is beneficial to people with diabetes. In this study, researchers from the University of Western Brittany in France explored the hepatoprotective, antihyperglycemic, and antidiabetic properties of spirulina. The researchers looked at the effects of spirulina supplementation on diabetic rats. They hypothesized that supplementation with spirulina could help treat diabetes and … Continue reading The hepatoprotective, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-diabetic properties of spirulina
Stop cancer cells dead in their tracks with turmeric
There are many natural ways to stop the spread of cancer. One of the most effective methods is to consume turmeric, a spice that is rich in the anticancer compound curcumin. This natural compound achieves its anticancer effects by preventing inflammation that causes the disease in the first place. There is strong scientific evidence that cancer and chronic inflammation … Continue reading Stop cancer cells dead in their tracks with turmeric
