Heartburn, aka acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a problem that plagues large numbers of people usually triggered by foods, medications, stomach acid imbalance, pregnancy, obesity and hernias. There are natural remedies for Heartburn but GERD drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may actually do more harm than good. As with too many […]
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Medicinal herb (Paneer Dodi) receives a diabetes-fighting boost
A recent article in New Atlas discusses a study that shows that Paneer Dodi (Withania coagulans) is effective against diabetes which it has been used for generations in traditional Indian medicine. Could this become a more widely used natural solution for people suffering blood sugar management from type 2 diabetes and related ailments? Read more […]
Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Benefits & Uses
Botanical Name: Nigella sativa Other Common Names: fennel flower, black cumin, black onion seed, black caraway and kalonji Habitat: Nigella sativa is native to Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia and it is cultivated in many countries in the world such as the Middle Eastern Mediterranean region, South Europe, India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Saudi […]
Aloe Vera Extract – Natural Anti-Wrinkle Remedy
Introduction The geriatric population has been increasing globally as a result of a change in work style and climate variation in different regions as well as countries. Increment in the geriatric population led to an increase in the occurrence of anti-aging effects on the skin. As a result, various aging studies and gerontology graduate programs, […]
Olive Leaf Extract & Oleuropein Benefits & Uses
Botanical Name: Olea Europaea Other Common Names: african olive, brown olive, common olive, European olive, olive tree, small-fruited olive, wild olive Habitat: Olea Europaea is native to southern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. African olive (subspecies) is native to Africa, Madagascar, western Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Description: Olive leaves are from the common […]
Diabetes Type 2 – 7 Effective Natural Herbs to Control Blood Sugar Levels
According to the International Diabetes Federation, an estimated 80 million Indians suffer from diabetes – most of them being afflicted with type-2 diabetes. Type-2 diabetes is classified as a chronic incurable disease that requires lifelong treatment. (1) While anti-diabetic drugs have improved patient outcomes greatly, there is a growing need for natural treatments for 2 […]
What is the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Cannabis is a genus or generic term for flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family. The two popular names of the Cannabis plant are Hemp and Marijuana. Hence, Hemp and Marijuana come from Cannabis. Cannabidiol, which is also known as CBD, is one of the many cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, found in marijuana and hemp. These […]
Here’s is What You Need to Know About Arnica Montana
Arnica Montana, commonly known as arnica, is a flowering plant with yellow flowers. It ideally grows in mountain areas, certain places in North America and Europe being the ideal regions. It is also known by the name of wolf’s bane or leopard’s bane since the flower is thought to be beautiful and powerful This plant […]
Case Study Shows CBD Oil as a Successful Therapy Option for PTSD
Since trauma is an unfortunate fact of life, so is post-traumatic stress disorder. An estimated one in 17 Americans experiences PTSD at some point in their lives. (1) It’s only in the last 50 years or so that science has really defined PTSD, so psychologists are still working to understand it and build an armory […]
The Risk of Taking Supplements for Those with Liver Disease
Although a label containing the words “all natural” may make a product seem perfectly safe, there are still health risks associated with many common health supplements. Just like other medications, supplements can carry their own set of risks. The most commonly reported negative effects associated with supplements occur in the liver. Since the liver is […]
