Hidden Danger in Herbal Remedies – How Ayurvedic Medicine Can Cause Lead Poisoning
A recent paper published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead poisoning in a young woman due to Ayurvedic medications and…
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Sweet Annie’s Magic: Scientists Uncover Plant’s Medicinal Power Against COVID and Cancer
Researchers studying the Sweet Annie plant’s medicinal compounds, have uncovered mechanisms for potential cancer and COVID-19 treatments. Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants…
Revolutionary Brain Tumor Treatment Discovered in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Researchers found that a derivative of the natural compound indirubin offers a new approach to treating glioblastoma in mice, which will inform future research in…
New Research Finds That Acupuncture May Help Ward Off Diabetes
A new study from has found that acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool in people with prediabetes. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of…
Saffron: A Safe and Effective Natural Therapy for Arthritis Sufferers?
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that affects 24 percent of adult Americans and is a leading cause of work disability, according to…
Study Finds Traditional Native Indian Medicine Effective Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new…
10 Natural Remedies and Supplements Proven by Science to Help Treat Anxiety
More and more people in today’s world are struggling with stress and anxiety, especially in the wake of major public health scares like COVID-19. According…
True Impact of Homeopathy May Be “Substantially” Overestimated – “Concerning Lack of Scientific and Ethical Standards”
Poor research practice suggests that the true impact of homeopathy may be substantially overestimated, finds an analysis of the current body of evidence on the…
Harvard Neuroscientists Explore the Science of Acupuncture
Researchers have discovered neurons needed for acupuncture‘s anti-inflammatory response, Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique that has been used for millennia to treat chronic pain…
Study Shows Acupuncture Reduces Pain and Opioid Use for Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patients
Patients who have acupuncture during total knee replacement surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a study…
Stimulating Pressure Points in the Ear Could Help Treat Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
Pilot study reveals patient and family interest in exploring acupressure as a potential treatment for a challenging group of abdominal disorders. A type of acupressure…
Acupuncture Improves Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis/CPPS Compared to Sham Treatment
A multicenter randomized trial showed that 20 sessions of acupuncture over 8 weeks resulted in greater improvement in symptoms of moderate to severe chronic prostatitis/chronic…
Ancient Herbal Medicine From Asia May Offer Relief to Veterans With Gulf War Illness
Andrographolide, a popular herbal medicine in Southeast Asia, might restore gut microbiomes and viromes that have been altered by chronic multi-symptom illnesses like Gulf War…
The Use of Wild Animals – Including Threatened Mammal Species – in Traditional Medicine
In an analysis of published research, investigators identified 565 mammalian species that have been used to source products used in traditional medicine around the world,…
Demystifying Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Protect Species
Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers, and rhinos, according to University of Queensland-led…
Mind Over Matter: Placebos Prove Powerful…Even When People Know They’re Taking One
How much of a treatment is mind over matter? It is well documented that people often feel better after taking a treatment without active ingredients…
AGA Finds Lack of Evidence to Support Use of Probiotics to Treat Digestive Diseases
New AGA guideline finds that evidence to support use of probiotics to treat digestive diseases is greatly lacking, identifying only three clinical scenarios where probiotics…
New Research Shows Yoga Can Significantly Improve Mental Health – Ideal for COVID-19 Self-Isolation
The ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at home, as new research from the University of…
