During menopause, many people experience hot flashes. A recent review and meta-analysis investigate whether Chinese herbal remedies might reduce the discomfort. Although the authors feel encouraged by the findings, much more data is necessary. Hot flashes affect up to 90% of women during menopause. They have an association with poor sleep, depressed mood, and reduced quality of life. Eventually, hot flashes will stop without medical …

Natural treatments and lifestyle changes may help with the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a complex hormonal disorder that affects many females of childbearing age. Though researchers do not know the exact cause of PCOS, they suspect that the body’s regulation of hormones, such as insulin and testosterone, may be responsible. The symptoms vary from person to person but commonly …

Arthritis is a general term that describes a family of medical conditions characterized by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Herbs and other natural remedies may help relieve joint pain. Medical treatments, regular exercise, and proper nutrition can also help a person manage their arthritis symptoms. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the condition affects over 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States. Natural …

People have used herbs to treat skin conditions for centuries, and recent research has supported the idea that some herbal treatments may improve psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes red, scaly patches of skin to develop, often on the elbows, knees, or scalp. There is no cure for psoriasis, though treatments and natural remedies can help people to …

A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease, USC researchers say. Researchers emphasize that the study, recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, was in mice, and many mouse discoveries never translate into human treatments. Nevertheless, the findings lend credence to the idea that certain readily available, …

What Is Herbal Medicine? Herbal medicine, also known as herbalism or botanical medicine, is a medical system based on the use of plants or plant extracts that may be eaten or applied to the skin. Since ancient times, herbal medicine has been used by many different cultures throughout the world to treat illness and to assist bodily functions. While herbal …

Many people know that vinegar and garlic are good for health. I would like to introduce a very good recipe which combines those two ingredients. It is practical, time-saving, and based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts. It can be used for health maintenance and medicine. The recipe ingredients are vinegar (50%) and garlic (50%); the proportions are a one …

Valuable Herb is a Threatened Species in the Wild Goldenseal is a plant that was once very common in the deciduous woodlands of eastern North America. It is a Carolinian species that primarily grows south of the Great Lakes, but it was once common in the forests of Southern Ontario. It is primarily the rhizomes of goldenseal that are used medicinally. …