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09/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Keep your blood sugar levels in check with these natural supplements

Whether you already have diabetes or you’re concerned about developing this disturbingly common condition, you are likely focusing on keeping your blood sugar levels under control. Here is a look at some supplements that can help you control your blood sugar levels naturally and hopefully avoid the need for dangerous diabetes medications. Curcumin The active […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How effective is panax notoginseng in the treatment of acute pancreatitis?

Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng), referred to as San Qi in China, has been found to potentially treat acute pancreatitis. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the protective effects of Chinese ginseng saponins against acute pancreatitis were evaluated in a mouse model. Researchers from Kunming Medical University and its affiliated hospitals […]

07/31/2018 / By Russel Davis

Beat depression with ginseng

Taking ginseng extracts may help alleviate depression associated with alcoholism, a study published in Nutrients revealed. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the Chulalongkorn University and Kaen University in Thailand examined 12 groups of laboratory mice comprised of eight members each. Six groups were fed with a normal diet, while the other […]

07/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Drink more black ginseng tea to prevent diabetes

Ginseng, a herb that’s been used in many traditional systems of medicine in Asia, can improve abnormally high levels of glucose, as well as blood cholesterol, to effectively regulate – or even prevent – Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers from South Korea. In particular, researchers identified black ginseng, a derivative of […]

07/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Black ginseng shown to have anti-diabetic clinical applications

Black ginseng, a ginseng derivative (Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.) that has been repeatedly steamed and dried, is known to have biological and pharmacological activities. In the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a study has established its potential use in functional food and drugs, based on its distinct physicochemical properties and biological activity. Researchers compared the chemical composition […]

06/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

Nutritional intervention found to increase sexual desire: Improve your sex life with herbal medicine

One of the most essential human experiences involves the desire for sexual activity. Libido, colloquially known as sex drive, pertains to a person’s sexual desires. Sex drive can be determined and influenced by the desire for pleasure, sexual identity, affection, intimacy, as well as socio-cultural, emotional, and cognitive factors. Studies have been conducted on the […]

02/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Holistic trends for mental and emotional health in 2018: Adaptogens, CBD, nootropics

The trend toward managing physical health holistically is also extending to mental health, with more and more people seeking healthy ways to boost their mood, cognition and well-being. In response, we are seeing a rise in foods, drinks and supplements that cater to this trend. According to the natural insights experts at SPINS, three particular […]

09/15/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Ginseng extracts found to prevent obesity

Obesity is one of the biggest public health issues the world is facing today, and it’s a contributing factor to many deadly illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Ginseng has been the subject of an increasing number of studies in recent years as a potential treatment for this challenging and complex problem. A new […]

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