Health

Ethiopian ethnomedicine treats malaria with concoctions derived from the medicinal herb Kleinia abyssinica. Researchers conducted a test on a mouse model to determine the antimalarial activity of various extracts and fractions from the root powder of this plant.   The Addis Ababa University supported…
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  Sweet potatoes are pretty healthy foods. In certain ways, they are much healthier than regular potatoes. For one, these vegetable tubers are potent sources of natural compounds that fight cancer. While potatoes and sweet potatoes both originated in the Americas, they are barely related to each other. Solanum…
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  Just because your scalp isn’t visible (in most cases, that is) doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take care of it. Dryness is among the most common skin issues that affect the scalp – one which, if left unaddressed, can easily become an annoying problem. Fortunately, treating dry scalp is easy with the right…
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  Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world today. According to a study published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, the addition of Quxie Capsule, a traditional Chinese medicine, can improve the outcomes of conventional treatment against colorectal cancer.…
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  It can be difficult to maintain a healthy weight if you have a sweet tooth. But if you’re looking for a natural remedy, you might want to try gymnema, a plant that can reduce sugar cravings and control your blood sugar. Gymnema, the “destroyer…
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  Kombucha is a tea beverage that has undergone fermentation and sweetening. While it is not for consumption by everyone, it is generally safe and offers plenty of health benefits. The fermented beverage is made from black tea, green tea, or white tea. A sweetener is added, followed by a symbiotic culture of…
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  Quality of sleep is certainly important, but never underestimate the “power of hours” when it comes to restorative rest. Modern adults are simply not getting enough sleep and they are feeling the effects of it every day. Researchers warned about this in a couple reports a few years ago that went…
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  Caprylic acid, a natural compound found in abundance in coconut oil, has been observed to penetrate and eradicate persistent Candida biofilms. A recent peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Microbiology concluded that a combination of caprylic acid and pectic acid (a water-soluble fiber found in most fruits and…
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  One of the most preventable and yet most common health problems in the world is periodontal disease, which is caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, an anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria. A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of Sudanese medicinal plants to inhibit…
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Untreated infections often cause diabetic foot ulcers, which can result in the amputation of the patient’s feet and legs. In most cases, infections are polymicrobial and multidrug-resistant. But according to one study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, the topical application of…
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