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11/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The research is in: Black cumin seed oil can reverse life-threatening diseases

Inflammation has been linked to a slew of life-threatening diseases and other conditions ranging from cancer and heart disease to arthritis. Keeping inflammation at bay is an important part of staying healthy that is often overlooked – and one food that can help in this area is black cumin seed oil. Given all the damage […]

10/27/2018 / By Rita Winters

Side effects of asthma treatment? Cataracts found to be 50% more likely in long-term sufferers that used steroids

As people age, our cells naturally die due to oxidative stress. The effects of cell death include aging-related neurodegenerative disorders as well as general physical weakness. One of these aging side effects include cataracts – a clouding of the eye lens which affect vision. While most cataracts are related to aging, people who use steroidal […]

09/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Omega-3 fatty acids protect children against asthma

Many expectant mothers do a lot of research in hopes of giving their baby the best start in life. It’s practically a given that pregnant women need to consume a healthy diet, but some of the information out there about specific foods to eat and avoid can be conflicting. For example, omega 3 fatty acids […]

09/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A natural chemical compound found in natto and cocoa beans found to alleviate airway inflammation

An animal study demonstrated the ability of ligustrazine to alleviate airway inflammation in mice with neutrophilic asthma. Found in cocoa beans and natto, the chemical compound outperformed a corticosteroid drug when it came to alleviating the inflammation caused by this type of asthma. The animal trial was supported by the Shandong University. Its findings were published in the Chinese Journal of […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Children with asthma found to respond better to TCM treatments than conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs

Parents of children with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief once they hear about a potential alternative to conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs. According to a 2017 study, pediatric asthma patients experience improved control after taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Children are particularly vulnerable to asthma. The last few years have witnessed increasing numbers of pediatric asthma cases […]

08/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Clinical trials show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for asthma

According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also encountered problems […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Compounds derived from earthworms demonstrate a significant inflammatory response vs. asthma, fever

For nearly 2,000 years, traditional Chinese healers have prescribed Guang-Pheretima as a remedy for various inflammatory-related disorders. The decoction, derived from the earthworm, has been documented in many ancient texts to be an effective treatment for asthma, cough, and fever. To further substantiate this claim, Chinese researchers investigated the inhibitory effects and the underlying mechanism […]

08/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Are YOU a sufferer? New data from the CDC shows asthma is costing the U.S. $80 billion every year

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma costs the U.S. economy more than $80 billion each year “in medical expenses, missed work, and school days and deaths.” CDC researchers studied data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey for The Economic Burden of Asthma in the United States, 2008-2013, “the most comprehensive source […]

07/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Most people don’t realize the same things that trigger your allergies also cause your asthma

If you have an allergy (or several allergies), chances are you might also have asthma. While the link between the two conditions isn’t obvious, several studies have determined that at least two-thirds or more patients with asthma also have an allergy. Asthma and allergies Dr. Bradley Chipps, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and […]

05/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Despite evidence showing that poor air quality is linked to cardiac events, many people still remain unaware of the dangers of air pollution

Did you know that poor air quality can endanger both your respiratory and cardiovascular health? According to a study, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), or tiny pollution particles, are linked to a significant increase in emergency department visits due to heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke. However, despite this alarming figure, a nationwide U.S. […]

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