News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
04/19/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Manage your cholesterol levels with Indian gooseberry
Researchers found another medicinal plant that can help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels: the Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), also known as amla. The researchers conducted a study to examine the efficacy of the Indian gooseberry in individuals with dyslipidemia, or abnormal lipid levels. For this purpose, the Indian researchers recruited 98 participants and divided […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Children who eat less sugar have healthier livers
Giving your children sweet treats may seem like the easiest way to get them to do what you ask, but you may be putting their health at risk by doing that. Consumption of added sugars is known to be harmful to a person’s health, regardless of age. For this reason, health experts discourage consuming these sugars. In a new study, […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Change and recuperation: How to heal ACL tear injuries with non-surgical options
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries that occur to athletes, especially to soccer, football, and basketball players. When these injuries occur, knee stability is reduced. This can result in serious problems, especially for professional athletes or people who have high physical demands in their work or private life. […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Electroacupuncture improves the physical function of patients with knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative, “wear and tear” type of arthritis that commonly occurs in older adults. It develops gradually and causes pain that worsens over time. Fortunately, researchers at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China and Marche Polytechnic University in Italy found a natural way to manage this disease. They discovered that receiving […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Is it that time of the month again? Heat therapy offers a simple self-care technique to ease dysmenorrhea
Most women frequently experience menstrual pain, and many have tried various ways to relieve this pain. Some have tried drug painkillers, while others have done acupressure, exercise, or heat therapy – but which of these is the most effective? Fortunately, researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Study reveals a connection between the use of NSAIDs and severe C. difficile superbug infections
Antibiotics are known to disrupt the microbial balance in the gut, increasing the risk of getting infected by bacteria such as Clostridium difficile. However, a new study found that even common pain relievers may promote infections caused by C. difficile. C. difficile causes the most common and most dangerous hospital-born infections in the U.S. and around the world. For the study, […]
04/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D significantly improves autism symptoms in children
A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that supplementing with vitamin D can significantly improve the symptoms of autism in children. For the study, researchers from Egypt recruited 109 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a common developmental disorder characterized by pervasive deficits in social interaction, impairment in […]
04/17/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Can the flavonoid quercetin improve athletic performance?
Athletes looking for a new supplement to boost their performance may try quercetin. A new pilot study reveals that quercetin can reduce muscular pain and cramps after exercise. This study was carried out by a team of researchers from Italy who sought to determine the potential sports nutrition benefits of quercetin. These findings were published […]
04/17/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Study: Astragalus can improve symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and its medicinal effects have been backed by scientific studies. In a new study, a team of Chinese researchers discovered that polysaccharides derived from astragalus may be used to improve the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In the […]
04/17/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious condition that can lead to organ failure or death if not treated immediately. A team of researchers from China and Japan explored the natural treatments for this disease and found that metabolites in the aloe vera plant can potentially be used to treat it. In their study, they looked at the anti-inflammatory […]
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