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08/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Treating Type 2 diabetes with this traditional Thai herbal extract

Mathurameha, also known as Mathura Meha, is a traditional herbal formula used as alternative treatment for people with diabetes in Thailand. In a study published at BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Mahidol University have established scientific evidence to back up the formula, confirming its “efficacy and safety” for use in treating Type 2 diabetes. The formula traces its roots […]

07/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

One of the most powerful superfoods, honey protects you from cancer and keeps your immune system strong

Honey has been used in medicine for well over 5,000 years. Now, researchers from United Arab Emirates University have found that honey from certain regions – particularly those that have arid climates – can be used to treat major chronic diseases, including cancer. The results of their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the antioxidant […]

06/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ayurveda’s Mahamrutyunjaya Rasa has traditionally been used to treat heart conditions

One of the challenges that older medical systems have is being recognized in a world filled with Western medical procedures and medication. A classic example is Ayurveda (or Ayurvedic medicine): It has been used for over 3,000 years in India, but its potential benefits have been largely ignored in conventional medicine. However, an article in […]

06/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to treat Lyme disease naturally, with diet, herbal supplements, vitamin C

The official stance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Lyme disease is that it is a tick-borne illness that it completely treatable by a short round (typically no more than three weeks) of antibiotics. While true in broad strokes, this position is hardly useful for those who do not respond well […]

06/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, found to manage and prevent arthritis of the knee

Ashwagandha was proven to be effective for managing and treating arthritis of the knee, according to a study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. The study was carried out by researchers from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) looked at the efficacy and tolerability of the combination of the root and leaf extracts […]

01/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A species of wild climbing rose found to be effective alternative treatment for diabetes; it inhibits the conversion of starch to sugar

The next big thing in diabetes treatment may just be in your garden. The dog-rose, a hedge plant native to Europe and Africa, has shown antidiabetic properties, according to researchers from the High School of Sciences and Technology of Tunis and the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology in Tunisia. The study, titled Antioxidant activity and a-amylase inhibitory potential […]

01/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Essential oil from the bark of Mexico’s “paradise tree” found to have antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that support wound healing

Despite the various medical discoveries that are reported regularly, there are still individuals who rely on folk medicine. For example, infusions from the bark of the paradise tree (Bursera morelensis) is used to treat skin infections and heal wounds. Now, a group of scientists from Mexico has released the results of their study concerning the […]

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