Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in oregano, thyme, … Continue reading Carvacrol, a compound found in oregano, exhibits powerful antimicrobial properties
Soup’s on!: Study reveals drinking broth made from dry-cured ham bones has cardioprotective effects
Bone broth is nutritious, and it’s easy to digest when you’re sick. But according to a study, bone broth doesn’t just warm you up on a cold day or help you feel better when you have a cold; broth made from ham bone can also boost your heart health. The study, which was published in the Journal of … Continue reading Soup’s on!: Study reveals drinking broth made from dry-cured ham bones has cardioprotective effects
Find relief from scalp psoriasis with these natural remedies
When a person has scalp psoriasis, they develop flaky, whitish-red patches of skin on their scalp. If you have this condition, natural remedies like aloe vera can help relieve symptoms such as itchiness and inflammation. What is scalp psoriasis? Scalp psoriasis refers to a chronic, noncontagious skin condition that causes raised, thickened, and scaly white or red patches of … Continue reading Find relief from scalp psoriasis with these natural remedies
Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
Looking for more ways to protect your liver from diseases? Try drinking Pu-erh tea, also known as China’s fermented tea. In a study, this tea was found to contain powerful antioxidants and glucose-regulating compounds that help prevent fatty liver disease and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. Pu-erh tea is used in traditional medicine and has been proven … Continue reading Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a severe infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is carried by ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are nearly 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. However, many cases remain undiagnosed and unreported, so the numbers could reach 300,000. People with Lyme disease often suffer from inflammatory conditions, such … Continue reading These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), is the closest thing that people have to a silver bullet. Studies have shown that it can be used to treat a laundry list of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Now, a meta-analysis published in the journal Phytotherapy Research suggests adding depression to the list. In the … Continue reading Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Use lavender essential oil to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines
People suffering from migraines could benefit a lot from lavender, a study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine suggests. The study, a multi-university effort from Iranian researchers, looked at the effects of lavender essential oil when used in migraine prophylactics. In the three-month study, the researchers enrolled migraine sufferers in a randomized controlled clinical trial. The participants were … Continue reading Use lavender essential oil to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines
Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
A recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) exhibited antioxidant and antidepressant properties. The research, led by the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea, investigated not only the ability of sea bilberry to prevent oxidative damage, but also the mechanism behind its antidepressant properties. The team used a two-pronged approach in their experiments. … Continue reading Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a formulation of fermented shiitake mushroom with added rice bran can inhibit the growth of Salmonella typhimurium in infected mouse organs. In the study, researchers developed a novel antimicrobial food-compatible formulation. A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. examined the effect of the formulation … Continue reading Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
Electroacupuncture confirmed an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment
Electroacupuncture can be used as an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In this paper, its benefits on mild cognitive impairment were investigated in comparison to Western interventions. Almost half of the people with MCI tend to progress … Continue reading Electroacupuncture confirmed an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment
