Therapies

  Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence, but a certain plant called plantain is anything but a nuisance. Also called Plantago major, plantain is a versatile plant that every prepper needs to know about. Plantain, which is different from the green bananas that are also called plantains, can be…
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  With the rise of “superbugs” such as MRSA, antibiotic resistance has been deemed a public health crisis by the World Health Organization – and claims 23,000 lives a year in the United States alone. Amazingly, the key to defeating this – and other – serious threats to health (including sepsis,…
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  The ancient Japanese believed that ashitaba leaves can cure several ailments, hence the ashitaba plant played a significant role in Japanese traditional medicine. They used preparations made with ashitaba leaves to treat ailments like heartburn, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure, hay fever, gout, and constipation.…
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  Did you know that Japanese people have a habit of drinking water immediately after waking up? It’s an ancient tradition for healing many diseases that became very popular around World War 2 after being published in a Japanese newspaper. The advantages of drinking water on empty stomach immediately after waking up have…
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  Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, can be very uncomfortable. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Angelicae dahuricae Radix (ADR), a plant used in Korean and Chinese medicine, could be a viable treatment for the condition.…
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  A natural substance-turned-supplement can help protect your lungs from toxic nanoparticles generated by industrial air pollution. Taiwanese researchers reported that resveratrol can reduce the toxic effect of carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) on the lungs.…
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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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  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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