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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Prevent scurvy, the “scourge of the sea,” by incorporating vitamin C-rich foods into your diet
Scurvy is another name for vitamin C deficiency. It is a health problem that, if left untreated, could be deadly. During the 15th to the 18th century, scurvy was the leading cause of death in sailors – more than sea-related accidents or injury, in fact – because they didn’t have adequate supplies of vitamin C-rich […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carvacrol, a compound found in oregano, exhibits powerful antimicrobial properties
Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in oregano, thyme, […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dihydrosterculic acid can boost liver metabolism
In this study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, American researchers tested their hypothesis that increasing polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake will increase peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPARdelta) expression and activity, and examined the effect of PUFA-enriched oils on muscle PPARdelta expression. One of the oils they tested was cottonseed oil (CSO) which contains dihydrosterculic acid (DHSA), a […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Herbal mixture shown to alleviate inflammatory skin disorders
In this study, researchers from Kyungpook National University in South Korea evaluated the ability of a combination of five different plants to prevent atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and in vitro. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers used Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornelian cherry), Rosa multiflora (multiflora rose), Lespedeza bicolor (shrubby […]
04/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Research shows that acupuncture can improve PCOS
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese practitioners used it to treat a variety of ailments, especially those which caused pain. In the U.S., the rise of holistic treatments has revived the demand for acupuncture. It is currently used to treat multiple conditions ranging from digestive problems to sleep disorders. Now, studies reveal that acupuncture could also be […]
04/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks at the health benefits of mushroom nutraceuticals and supplements
Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, and lectins. […]
04/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Vitamin D supplementation can improve sex hormones and address erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than most people think. It affects about 50 percent of men over the age of 40, says Dr. Mark Newton, a urologist at UnityPoint Health. By 2025, the number of reported ED cases worldwide is expected to more than double from 152 million back in 1995. But in recent years, interest in natural […]
04/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exercise is still the best way to lower blood pressure, study shows
Exercise is good for the heart, and even cardiologists agree. So it is not surprising that researchers want to find out the extent of its usefulness, especially where problems related to the heart are concerned. In a recent study, researchers from the U.K. and the U.S. pooled data from existing studies to compare the effectiveness of exercise […]
04/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could electrotherapy and acupuncture be used for post-operative treatment of knee arthroplasty?
In this study, which appeared in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Stanford University statistically analyzed the results of several clinical studies that used non-pharmacological treatments such as electrotherapy and acupuncture to reduce pain after knee replacement surgery. They used the delay or decrease in the use of opioids and analgesics by patients as measures in determining the effectiveness of these […]
04/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How can acupuncture prevent arrhythmia symptoms?
A study was designed by researchers from China to systematically determine the effects of acupuncture in treating arrhythmia and if it is comparable to current antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD). Their study, which demonstrated the potential of acupuncture as treatment for this condition, was published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. The authors searched several databases to retrieve […]
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