Melinjo seed extract could improve obesity, diabetes
Photo Cred: Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury An extract from seeds of the Melinjo tree activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin, which improves obesity and diabetes, according to a new...
Read MoreVitamin D boosts mobility post-surgery
Photo Cred: Simone van der Koelen/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, and vitamin D...
Read MoreCurcumin possible treatment for Alzheimer’s when delivered properly
Photo Cred: Marta Branco/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Curcumin can be delivered effectively in human cells via tiny nanoparticles, opening possibility for treatment of chronic conditions such as cancer, heart disease,...
Read MoreMolecule found in oranges may reduce obesity
Photo Cred: Max/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A molecule found sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin could drastically reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects, according new research published in the...
Read MoreEthnobotanical medicine potential Lyme disease treatment
Photo Cred: Annie Spratt/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Some plant-based herbal medicines, such as Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, work better than antibiotics for targeting bacterium causing Lyme disease, according to...
Read MoreNatural eye care through an integrative lens
Photo Cred: Josh Calabrese/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Vision happens in the mind, said Marc Grossman, OD, LAc, co-founder of Natural Eye Care, at the 2020 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New...
Read MorePost-menopause vitamin D deficiency associated with low back pain
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for lumbar disc degeneration and resulting lower back pain during menopause, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreAlgae may improve gastrointestinal health, study says
Photo Cred: Silvia Stödter/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Consuming the green algae C. reinhardtii improves gastrointestinal issues associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as diarrhea, gas, and bloating, according to a...
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