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12/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disease is a term used for conditions that affect the function of neurons in the human brain. Unlike other cells in the body, neurons, or nerve cells, are incapable of cell reproduction. Once neurons are injured, degenerate or die, the body cannot replace them with new ones. This is why neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and very […]
12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Alkaloids from Lasianthera africana and Gongronema latifolium found to prevent neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria investigated the in vitro modulatory effect of alkaloids obtained from two commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have […]
10/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What can TCM do against ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores along the intestinal tract. This disease can be debilitating, and if left untreated, it can also lead to life-threatening complications such as severe bleeding and colon cancer. Today, ulcerative colitis remains without a cure, and relief from its symptoms is solely dependent on prompt […]
08/30/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Reduce cholesterol and improve heart health with Indian gooseberry
A recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests supplementing with Indian gooseberry. It reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels – both of which are associated with the risk of heart disease. Indian gooseberry supplements help manage blood lipid levels Indian gooseberries are small, nutritious fruits that grow in India, the Middle East, and some countries in Southeast Asia. Known for […]
08/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Ashwagandha root is a natural anti-anxiety therapy
Feeling anxious about something or nothing in particular? Taking adaptogen-rich ashwagandha root as a health supplement may help take care of those worries. The herb is a significant part of Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. Due to the increasing number of studies that attests to its healing properties, ashwagandha has gained more traction even among conventional health […]
07/15/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Medicinal properties of mulberry may prove effective in treating diabetes mellitus
In this review, researchers from different universities in China systematically summarized the chemical composition and medicinal properties of mulberry, which is used to treat diabetes. This article was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious metabolic disorder that affects numerous people all over the world. Traditional herbal medicines are still widely used today to […]
05/25/2019
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By Chloe Divino
Compounds from traditional Chinese medicine effectively treat ulcerative colitis
The last few years have seen an uptick in cases of ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the large intestine. In a recent study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine identified compounds from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that effectively treat ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis […]
02/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
2 Commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria found to prevent neurodegeneration
Many of the protective alkaloids produced by plants demonstrate beneficial effects for humans when cooked and consumed as food. A Nigerian study investigated the neuroprotective activity of the phytochemicals in editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium), two edible plants that are widely cultivated in Africa. Support for this study came from Federal University of Technology […]
02/01/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Flowering plant from the Amazon rainforest found to have anticancer potential
Cancer is a highly dreaded disease. A huge portion of the fear that goes with this disease can be attributed to the different side effects associated with – ironically – its treatment. Worse still, conventional cancer treatments have very low success rates so they may be doing more harm than good. Chemotherapy, which is a common cancer treatment, has […]
01/28/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
This traditional Ayurvedic medicine is one of the more powerful natural anti-inflammatory remedies out there
Many traditional medicines are now backed by scientific proof for their effectiveness, leading to more treatments that are not only effective but also safe. The Indian Gentian (Gentiana kurroo) is a commonly used plant in Ayurvedic medicine that researchers have experimentally proven to have anti-inflammatory activity. This finding, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative, […]
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