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02/02/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Can sunlight be a natural way to kill indoor bacteria?

Most people spend the majority of their lives indoors. But what many people don’t realize is that the dust that builds up inside built environments like your house, school, or workplace is thriving with microbial communities. These consist of diverse populations of both pathogenic and commensal bacteria, which tend to be affected by the architectural […]

01/28/2019 / 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, […]

01/25/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Australian rainforest tree shows promise as powerful antiseptic

Researchers from Griffith University have found that Oliver’s sassafras (Cinnamomum oliveri), a rainforest tree native to Australia, has potent antibacterial activity. This finding, which was published in the journal Pharmacognosy Communications, shows that Oliver’s sassafras has potential use as a natural antiseptic. Oliver’s sassafras, also known as camphorwood, black sassafras, or cinnamon wood, is commonly found […]

01/25/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Korean traditional medicine validated to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent

Too much of anything is bad, even if that something is good for you. Take inflammation, for instance. It’s one of the body’s earliest defense reactions to pathogens. But too much of it requires immediate treatment, otherwise it can damage other organs. While conventional treatments are available, these aren’t without risk and can be harmful to a […]

01/19/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Botanical study concludes the antioxidant potential of small nettle

The small nettle (Urtica urens) is a close relative of the beneficial albeit painful stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) since both belong to the genus Urtica. Members of this genus have great antioxidant potential. However, this property has not been observed in small nettle until fairly recently. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia was the […]

01/18/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Astaxanthin may counter the effects of sarcopenia in the elderly

As people age, their muscles tend to degenerate. This leads to a debilitating condition called sarcopenia. Researchers estimate that a person loses one to two percent of their muscle mass each year after they turn 50. Moreover, muscle loss is accompanied by a 1.5 percent decline in strength, which can increase to three percent after […]

01/12/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

More reasons to soak up that healthy sunlight: Low levels of vitamin D linked to inflammatory markers

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays a pivotal role in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, a large portion of the world’s population is grossly deficient in this essential nutrient. Estimates show that approximately 1 billion people suffer from low vitamin D levels in their blood. This is a great cause for concern since […]

01/10/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Here’s what you should be eating to reduce pain caused by arthritis

Arthritis is a major problem that a lot of people face as they get older. Based on the estimates of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 54.4 million American adults who suffer from it. This condition is characterized by pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling that can be so extreme that it can interfere with […]

01/08/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aster protects against oral squamous carcinoma

Researchers from various institutions in China found that aster (Aster tataricus) has anticancer activity. This study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, looked specifically at aster’s effects against oral squamous carcinoma through in vitro experiments. Oral squamous carcinoma is one of the most malignant forms of cancer, with […]

01/07/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Start your day right by drinking lemon water

Most people start their day with a good old cup of joe to give them the energy to get through the day. But why not try something new and go for a glass of lemon water instead? Lemon water is very easy to make. All of you have to do is slice up some lemons, put […]

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