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News & Articles By Melissa Smith
10/15/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer
Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle and joint […]
10/14/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Can green tea and carrots restore working memory in dementia patients?
Researchers from the University of Southern California found a promising way to restore working memory in people with dementia. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, they found that compounds in green tea and carrots might reverse Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. For the study, the researchers examined the effect of green tea […]
10/11/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Researchers discover the digestive benefits of dragon fruit powder
Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus), also known as pitaya, is an exotic-looking fruit with bright pink scaly outer skin and a white or red flesh speckled with black seeds. Looking beyond its physical appearance, dragon fruit tastes sweet and is extremely refreshing. What’s more, dragon fruit offers potential digestive health benefits, including a laxative effect. Research […]
10/10/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The fruit of the aidan tree from African medicine shows promise as a natural treatment for gout
People from the lowland forests of tropical Africa use the dried fruit of the aidan tree (Tetrapleura tetraptera) as a spice. In traditional medicine, they also utilize different parts of the tree for treating various diseases. A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness suggests using the fruit as a functional food for preventing and treating […]
10/09/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Why you should drink more ginger turmeric tea: Facts, benefits
Ginger and turmeric are known as great herbal remedies on their own, but they make an even more impressive remedy when combined to make tea. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant that is used throughout the world as a fragrant and flavorful spice and as an herbal remedy. On the other hand, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a leafy […]
10/08/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The cup saucer plant from India found to prevent, treat type-2 diabetes
Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Food Science […]
10/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Here’s how eating can help boost brain health
One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by a team of […]
10/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Mediterranean diets have medicinal benefits: Olive leaf extract can reduce your risk of several diseases
Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness with therapeutic […]
10/03/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The black ridge oak from Asia found to inhibit glucose, shows promise as a natural diabetes medicine
Black ridge oak (Quercus phillyraeoides) is an evergreen tree typically found in China, Japan, and Korea. The leaves of this plant are used in Korean folk medicine for treating diarrhea and dermatitis. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, researchers found that the leaves of the plant could also be […]
10/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Kudzu shows promise in treating Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most challenging public health problems in the world. Because of its increasing prevalence and mortality rates, as well as its serious complications, more effective and natural treatments are needed. Traditional herbs have a long history of being used for treating diabetes, and one of these herbs is kudzu (Pueraria lobata). […]
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