Therapies

   Vitamin D or the “sunshine vitamin” is a fat-soluble vitamin produced by the body when directly exposed to sunlight. If you don’t have enough exposure to sunlight, vitamin D is also available in certain foods and supplements. This vitamin has several important functions, including regulating…
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  The clouding of the eye’s natural lens, known as a cataract, is the most common cause of visual impairment among Americans. According to data from the University of Illinois at Chicago, more than 40 percent of non-Hispanic whites, African Americans and Hispanics with impaired vision develop cataracts. The World Health…
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  Vacha, scientifically known as Acorus calamus, is an herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as sweet flag or buch plant, vacha is used to treat various ailments, including epilepsy, mental illness and rheumatism. It also exhibits potent antioxidant effects, according to a study published in the journal Food Science…
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  Chinese herbal bath therapy (CHBT) is an ancient method of healing that has been used for thousands of years. Like modern herbal baths, CHBT involves mixing an herbal decoction or herbal extracts in warm bathwater. According to ancient Chinese records, CHBT is an effective treatment for internal diseases like osteoarthritis…
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  Imagine going through the day with a constant happy vibe. You’re productive, content, and feeling good. In today’s busy world, we can so easily forget it’s possible to feel stress-free and live in a peaceful state of mind. Your stress levels don’t have to be through the roof. In fact, chronic stress can…
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  Etlingera is a genus of tropical plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae or ginger family. These plants have short inflorescence shoots and fruits that ripen underground. Etlingera plants are known perennials that produce circlets of flowers with bright red petal-like structures. According to researchers from Noakhali Science…
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  An interdisciplinary team of scientists from KU Leuven, the University of Bremen, the Leibniz Institute of Materials Engineering, and the University of Ioannina has succeeded in killing tumour cells in mice using nano-sized copper compounds together with immunotherapy. After the therapy, the cancer did not return.…
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  Medicinal plants possess a variety of bioactive compounds that give them their beneficial properties. Among these plant components, phenolic compounds are the most widely studied due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Flavonoids, in particular, are well-known for contributing to the…
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  Among many substances who were tested for effectiveness against coronavirus, there are two other potential remedies vying for attention: quercetin and vitamin D. Not only are both known for their immune-boosting and antiviral benefits, they're also inexpensive and widely available. Can quercetin quell…
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  If you don’t eat bitter melon on a regular basis, or if you’ve never tried it at all, don’t worry! The name is enough to turn people away that are not a fans of bitter foods, and its appearance also leaves much to be desired. However, once you learn the amazing health benefits it offers, it’d be hard to…
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