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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
09/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Polydatin, a precursor of resveratrol, may help prevent heart disease
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic plant compound known for its antioxidant activities. It is commonly found in the skin of red grapes and used as a supplement due to its health benefits. Aside from lowering blood pressure, resveratrol is also praised for its ability to protect brain function and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. In a recent study […]
09/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Body acupuncture found to improve post-stroke depression symptoms
In this study, researchers from Second Military Medical University in China evaluated the effectiveness and possible side effects of body acupuncture, especially when used as treatment for post-stroke depression. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Body acupuncture is an age-old therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). […]
09/25/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pilot study looks at efficacy and safety of cranberry capsules for pregnant women
In this study, researchers from the University of California evaluated the compliance with and tolerability of daily intake of cranberry capsule for the prevention of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) during pregnancy. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited a total of 49 pregnant women from two […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Poria mushrooms are used in TCM to regulate energy metabolism and alleviate cold deficiency syndrome
Poria mushrooms (Poria cocos), also known as fuling in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has long been used as a diuretic, tonic, and sedative in both Chinese and Japanese medicines. Today, it is known to treat a wide variety of diseases, ranging from coughs and diarrhea to loss of memory (amnesia) and Alzheimer’s disease. In a […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lemongrass has anxiolytic effects, finds study based on experimental anxiety model
In this study, researchers from The Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil evaluated the potential anxiolytic effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) aroma in healthy volunteers subjected to an anxiety-inducing situation. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited 40 male volunteers for their study and divided them […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Reflexology found to provide pain relief post-appendectomy
In this study, researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran examined the effects of reflexology massage on pain relief after appendectomy. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Appendicitis is the most common cause of severe abdominal pain. The associated post-surgical pain is also a common […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Picralima nitida seed extracts possess antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties
In this study, researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria investigated the antioxidant potential of seed extracts obtained from Picralima nitida and their ability to inhibit a-amylase and a-glucosidase. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. P. nitida or akuamma is a medicinal plant native to Africa. For their study, the researchers used three […]
09/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Cytinus plants
Researchers from the University of Pisa and the University of Cagliari in Italy characterized the ethanolic and aqueous extracts obtained from the inflorescence of Cytinus hypocistis and C. ruber, and investigated their tannin content, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial activities. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Cytinus is a genus of endophytic […]
09/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can nutrients from apples help with stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy is a modern approach developed for tissue regeneration. This approach, also known as regenerative medicine, mainly involves the replacement of diseased or damaged cells with healthier and newer cells. Although stem cell therapy was initially conceived with embryonic stem cells as its main components, controversy regarding the use of such cells has […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Discover natural agents for disrupting bacterial biofilm
Bacteria represent just one part of a large and thriving community of microorganisms that the human body plays host to. These microbes can be found in different parts, including the skin, the oral cavity, and most notably, the gut. While bacteria, together with other microbes, contribute to the maintenance of good health, certain factors, such […]
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