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04/10/2020 / By Janine Acero

8 Physical therapy exercises that can help strengthen weak muscles and prevent low back pain

If you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, you might think that staying put can help minimize the pain. However, if you truly want to get relief from low back pain, the actual solution is to move. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com) Physical therapy exercises for back pain These eight simple and easy exercises and stretches are […]

09/11/2019 / By Janine Acero

Japanese herb found to protect against liver cancer

Primary liver cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the liver. The main type of primary liver cancer affecting adults is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC starts in the hepatocytes (hepatoma) which is the liver’s main cell type. High mortality and morbidity rates are associated with HCC, which is primarily caused by uncontrolled migration and […]

09/02/2019 / By Janine Acero

Essential oils from the verbena family of plants found to protect against liver and lung cancers

Medicinal plants contain compounds that are known to interfere with the development of diseases such as cancer, and essential oils from these aromatic plants are some of the most potent natural anticancer agents. A study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research investigated the anti-proliferation effect and cytotoxicity of the essential oil from a species […]

08/28/2019 / By Janine Acero

Can we use TCM to treat COPD?

The habit of smoking primarily affects a person’s respiratory system and, over time, impairs their breathing. One of the many diseases caused by smoking is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – an inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the flow of air to the lungs. People with COPD have a high risk of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and lung cancer. Traditional […]

08/15/2019 / By Janine Acero

Adding coconut oil to your keto diet can prevent, treat Alzheimer’s

A recent review of dietary interventions aimed at preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease suggests that the ketogenic diet is a promising nutritional approach, and at the forefront of this recent finding is coconut oil. Researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand examined existing studies on the prevention and reversal of Alzheimer’s, including in vitro […]

06/25/2019 / By Janine Acero

Xanthium strumarium, used in folk medicine, shown to have anti-inflammatory effects

Korean researchers investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of Xanthium strumarium, a plant extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Rough cocklebur (X. strumarium) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years to treat arthritis, bronchitis, and rhinitis. The researchers investigated the mechanism by which it ameliorates inflammatory diseases. […]

05/23/2019 / By Janine Acero

Exploring the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of galangal

Researchers from India investigated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga L., commonly known as aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. K. galanga L., known by other names such as Kacholam and Kencur, is a medicinal plant of India that is widely used in the preparation of […]

05/20/2019 / By Janine Acero

Essential oil of the sandarac tree shown to have antimicrobial properties

A study in the Journal of Essential Oil Research evaluated the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Tetraclinis articulata, commonly known as the sandarac tree. Researchers analyzed the essential oils of fresh and dried leaves of T. articulata by GC-FID and GC-MS, identifying 62 and 54 volatile compounds representing 88 percent and 98 percent of the total […]

05/17/2019 / By Janine Acero

These 3 acupuncture points can help ease menopause-related hot flashes

Every woman is bound to undergo menopause. This condition occurs between the ages of 45 and 60. During this time, a woman experiences various symptoms that may affect her body and mind. The most common symptoms of menopause are night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Menopause also causes headache, fatigue, body pain, anxiety, sleeping problems, genital and urinary problems, and […]

05/16/2019 / By Janine Acero

Beach vitex herb found to possess anticancer properties, according to study

Many medicinal plants possess potent anticancer properties, but researchers have explored some lesser-known ones that surprisingly share the same therapeutic benefits. Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia, commonly known as […]

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