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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Garlic and bitter kola found to be effective at treating respiratory infections
A combination of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts may contain antimicrobial properties, according to researchers from the University of Nigeria. The study, which as published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, was conducted to investigate the effects of the plants’ extracts on known respiratory pathogens when used separately […]
10/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Using acupressure to remedy a stuffy nose
Getting a bunged up nose isn’t fun — especially during the fall. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t do anything about it. Natural and tried-and-tested treatments for a stuffy nose are readily available, with one of them being acupressure. Acupressure refers to the activation of acupoints across the meridians using the fingers or other similar […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Nature’s pharmacy: Use the South American Surinam cherry to disinfect wounds and relieve swelling
A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based on a […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A popular TCM ingredient is being studied as a potential cure for various bone diseases
An herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be the future of preventing crippling bone diseases, according to researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team reported that the seeds of the Chinese mallow (Malva verticillata) can prevent bone degradation, making it an ideal for […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
An ethnomedicine from the Himalayas naturally clears the airways and is useful in treating cardiovascular disease
The Himalayas isn’t just a good place to climb mountains: Recent studies have shown that it’s also a treasure trove of medicinal plants used to treat various diseases. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a species of boxwood (Buxus spp.) has potential therapeutic properties against disorders that affect the gut, airways, and even […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gotu kola, an important oriental medicinal herb, helps cancer patients stay strong
Cachexia, the muscle wasting syndrome that’s seen in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, is typically associated with the rapid progression of the disease, especially in patients with cancer. However, research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch Universty in South Africa, together with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly Manipal University) in India, have […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Music may trump medication for the mind: Scientists explore the ways music engages different brain regions for healing and therapeutic effects
Once limited to auditoriums and concert halls, music is now making its way to operating theaters and hospital wards. In MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, for example, what was once a somber chemotherapy unit is now spruced up with the sound of a violin marching to the beat — followed by dancers flowing to the melody. In […]
10/09/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How fasting boosts brain power
Studies have shown that intermittent fasting may give your brain not just more energy, but an increased memory learning ability as well. This data comes from scientists from the National Institute on Aging, who found that mice who were fed every other day developed more neurons and synaptic connections which enhanced their brain function. The new findings bolster earlier studies demonstrating […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Traditional healers in South Africa use plant-based treatments for HIV symptoms
An invasive plant species in South Africa is discovered to have an unlikely use for traditional healers in the area. In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Venda, they found out that local healers in Limpopo, South Africa used invasive alien plants to treat HIV and AIDS-related symptoms. The study presented which plants […]
10/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding TCM to colon hydrotherapy shows promise as a new strategy for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Having a fatty liver can lead to severe conditions in the future, but a team of scientists from the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine is turning to alternative medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address it. In particular, they found colon hydrotherapy, when it is combined with TCM, to be a promising treatment strategy in managing non-alcoholic fatty […]
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