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08/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Balneotherapy demonstrates protective properties against atopic dermatitis

Balneotherapy using high-mineral spring water could be a safe alternative for treating symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of bathing in high-concentration mineral spring water (HMW) on redox balance and immune modulation in an animal model for atopic dermatitis using 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). Researchers applied DNCB on the […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The immunomodulatory potential of papaya

Papaya (scientifically known as Carica papaya) has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. In order to validate this claim, researchers in Sri Lanka examined the immunomodulatory potential of mature papaya leaf concentrate. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they provided scientific evidence on the concentrate’s immunomodulatory effect […]

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