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08/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Preventing liver damage with the henna plant
Henna is traditionally used as a brown or dark-red hair dye or as a tattoo ink. However, the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) from which the dye is derived can also be good for the health. In fact, it can prevent liver damage, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. […]
08/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Shea butter found to be an effective treatment for salmonella
Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) has been found to be an effective treatment for typhoid fever caused by Salmonella, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers at the University of Dschang, University of Ngaoundéré, and University of Yaoundé 1 in Cameroon looked at the effects of shea butter leaf extracts […]
08/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A native plant from South America proven to boost stomach and gut health WITHOUT the side effects
Researchers have found that the wild marigold, a plant native to South America, contains antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can be used to improve stomach and gut health without side effects. In their study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, scientists at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa looked at wild marigold’s ability to reduce the […]
08/09/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Drinking yam bean root or guava juice can improve your heart health
In Thailand, there are a lot of fruits available. Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus, L.) and guava (Psidium guajava, L.) are two of the most commonly consumed fruits in Thailand. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand evaluated the heart health benefits of yam bean […]
08/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bright light stimulates memory and learning, according to research
The lighting condition in your room affects your brain. Being exposed to bright light boosts memory and learning, according to a new study published in the journal Hippocampus. A group of scientists from Michigan State University carried out a study on the link between lighting and brain structure. In conducting the study, the group examined […]
08/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
More natural pollution solutions: Enzymes from horse radish found to effectively remove phenols from polluted waters
Scientists continue to search for more natural solutions to address water pollution. A group of scientists aimed to find an eco-friendly, economical, and effective biological way of removing phenolic compounds in water polluted by industrial wastes. In their study, which was published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, the researchers […]
08/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Fascinating new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D eases sunburn by reducing redness, swelling, and inflammation
A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has found that high doses of vitamin D can significantly reduce redness, swelling, and inflammation due to sunburn. A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center induced experimental sunburns to 20 volunteers through an ultraviolet lamp. After that, the research […]
08/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Breaking down water pollutants in water, naturally: Simple method uses vitamin C, green LED light and a catalyst
Water pollution is on the rise globally. However, available methods that destroy pollutants in water use expensive and complex high-power lasers. That is – until a team of scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) developed a new method that easily and cost-effectively breaks down stubborn pollutants in water. Their method – which could very well be […]
08/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
An ingredient found in a traditional Chinese medicine shown to be effective in treating psoriasis
An ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine can effectively treat moderate psoriasis, according to a study published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their study, researchers from the U.S. and Taiwan examined Indigo naturalis, also known as Qing Dai in Chinese medicine, on whether it was able to address symptoms of psoriasis. In traditional medicine, Indigo naturalis has […]
08/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Researchers identify natural peptides that fight bacteria, reducing our need for antibiotics
For decades, researchers have been finding ways to fight disease-causing bacteria in food production without the use of antibiotics. This is because bacteria continuously become resistant to antibiotics due to repeated and improper use. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers at the National Food Institute of the Technical University of Denmark have […]
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