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03/25/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carbs significantly relieve PMS symptoms in women and an increase in serotonin production could explain why
Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is an important part of a healthy weight management plan. But for women who suffer from mild or severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing their consumption of carbohydrates may give them relief from PMS symptoms because of its effect on serotonin production. Dr. Judith Wurtman, former director of the Research Program in Women’s Health at […]
03/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The benefits of aromatherapy with Damask rose essential oil for first-time mothers
Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is a flowering plant widely known for its heady fragrance and many uses. Rose oil, also called the “attar of roses,” is used to flavor food and make rose water, which is used today to remedy skin irritation and redness, sore throat, infections and headaches. Meanwhile, recent studies have found that Damask rose […]
01/14/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the potential anti-cancer activity of T33, a newly developed TCM
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Although relative survival rates have improved recently, these estimates don’t take everything into account. According to the American Cancer Society, factors such as age, tumor grade, overall health and how well the cancer responds to treatment can still influence the outlook […]
12/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Probiotic supplementation can alleviate bacterial vaginosis and osteoporosis
Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea examined the effects of probiotics Gardnerella vaginalis (GV)-induced vaginosis and ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in female mice. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The excessive expression of tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) is known to aggravate bacterial vaginosis (BV) and osteoporosis. To determine if probiotics […]
07/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers document anti-cancer potential of plants used in traditional African medicine
Medicinal plants have seen much in use as traditional medicines, especially in developing countries. In Ethiopia, reports suggest that more than 70 percent of the population still relies on traditional medicines and considers them their primary source of healthcare. It is estimated that more than 95 percent of traditional Ethiopian medicines are sourced from medicinal […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the anti-cancer potential of medicinal plants in Ethiopia
In this study, researchers from Ethiopia and Sweden investigated the toxicity of extracts derived from seven medicinal plants traditionally used to treat breast cancer in Ethiopia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. According to traditional healers, Sideroxylon oxyacanthum, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Clematis simensis, Clematis longicauda, Dovyalis abyssinica, Vernonia leopoldi and Clerodendrum myricoides are the most frequently […]
05/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Men and women found to have different genetic risk factors for developing brain cancer
Glioma, the most common type of primary brain tumor in the United States, is a malignant disease that affects mostly non-Hispanic whites. It occurs either in the brain or the spinal cord, originating in glial cells that insulate neurons and serve as their support. Depending on their rate of growth and location, gliomas can affect brain […]
05/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Aromatherapy can be used to improve symptoms like depression, stress, and pain in post-partum women
The volatile oils present in plants have long been used to treat common human ailments. The earliest records of their use date as far back as the time of the Ancient Egyptians, who were credited with inventing the first ever method of extraction for these precious oils. Today, these natural products are known as essential oils and are […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crotons: Colorful houseplants and potent anti-fungal agents
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. Like garden croton, the Brazilian […]
04/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks into the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy on postpartum complications
In this study, researchers from Iran and the U.S. determined whether aromatherapy can improve symptoms commonly experienced by women postpartum. Their results were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Aromatherapy is a popular method of reducing the symptoms of various physiologic processes and diseases. The researchers conducted a systematic review of previous studies […]
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