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11/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
This Himalayan medicinal tree may be the key to novel anti-cancer and anti-diabetic treatments
Research has shown that the moru oak (Quercus dilatata), a tree found in the Himalayas, could be used to treat chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, as well as prevent the spread of infectious diseases like leishmaniasis. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, determined the therapeutic effects of the tree, which has long been […]
11/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Diabetic? Protect your cognitive health with this TCM herbal decoction
Complementary and alternative medicine is a burgeoning industry these days — and for good reason: Between the adverse side effects of synthetic drugs and its astronomically high cost, it’s no wonder that a recent study in the Journal of Patient Experience reports that at least 35 percent of its participants regularly use at least one type of herbal […]
11/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Why every diabetic should eat more cinnamon
Diabetes is a condition that affects over 400 million people around the world. That’s already a major problem; however, its prevalence is still rising, especially in middle- and low-income countries. If the disease is left unchecked, the World Health Organization estimates that by 2030, it will be the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. Interestingly enough, […]
11/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists look at the anti-diabetes potential of Rhaponticum acaule essential oil
A recent study from the University of Monastir and the National School of Engineers of Sfax in Tunisia has found that the essential oil of the Rhaponticum acaule (RaEO) – an aromatic plant endemic to northern Africa – possesses anti-diabetes properties, as well as potent antioxidant activity. The research, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, discussed how RaEO can inhibit ?-glucosidase, which […]
10/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The snake plant has many medicinal uses
Indian researchers have found that Sansevieria cylindrica – commonly known as cylindrical snake plant – an ornamental plant endemic to subtropical regions in Africa, can be used to treat multiple conditions because of its phytochemical content. The study, which appeared in the journal Herbal Medicine: Open Access, looked at the physicochemical composition of extracts and fractions of S. cylindrica […]
10/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Liver fat can be quickly and significantly reduced with a gastrointestinal hormone
A study published in The Lancet reported that NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of a hormone found in the gastrointestinal tract, was able to reduce the liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). According to researchers, the findings demonstrated the potential of the compound to be used in treating both diseases, which […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The antihyperglycemic potential of indigenous cinnamon
Indigenous cinnamon (Cinnamomum osmophloeum), an evergreen tree native to Taiwan, can be used to treat hyperglycemia without the adverse effect of weight gain, according to scientists from National Taiwan University. Their study, which was published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, investigated the ability of twig extracts from C. osmophloeum (CoTE) to treat hyperglycemia using a […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists study the biological potential of the Quercus dilatata
Researchers have discovered that Quercus dilatata (commonly known as the moru oak), a medicinal tree found in the Himalayas, could be used to fight chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the antioxidant, cytotoxic, protein kinase inhibitory, antileishmanial and glucose modulatory properties of Q. dilatata using multiple assays. To determine […]
10/10/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eating a bowl of cornflakes for breakfast spikes up your blood sugar — even if you’re healthy
Being in good health isn’t an excuse to grab a bowl of cereal — since it can still cause spikes in the blood sugar. In a study, which was published in PLOS Biology, scientists from Stanford University found that traditional methods to measure blood sugar doesn’t provide a complete picture of a person’s actual blood sugar levels. According […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agrimonia pilosa found to improve impaired glucose metabolism induced by a high-fat diet
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that extracts from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (commonly known as the hairy agrimony) could be used to manage symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). A. pilosa is known for its medicinal properties, including its anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes activity. Researchers looked at […]
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