Herbal medicines can benefit patients suffering from gastrointestinal motility disorders, which cannot be treated with conventional therapies, reveals a new study. After reviewing data on Japanese herbal medicines, researchers found that they were effective in reducing occurrences of gastrointestinal disorders, such as functional dyspepsia, constipation, and post-operative ileus. The study lead and Associate Professor at [...]

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acharya on March 21st, 2009

The ancient Chinese and Japanese beliefs about the health-promoting benefits of green tea have been proven true by several ongoing scientific studies, particularly, with regard to heart health, weight-loss and cancer. To add to this list, a recent study has revealed that routine intake of green tea can help promote healthy teeth and gums. The [...]

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Acupuncture works in a more effective manner, than conventional drugs such as aspirin, in reducing intensity and frequency of chronic headaches, reports a team of researchers from United States. The study, which involved 4000 patients with migraine, tension headaches and other chronic forms of headaches, found that about 62 percent of patients who were subjected [...]

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acharya on March 14th, 2009

Argenine, an amino acid present in Watermelon juice may fight obesity, according to U.S. researchers. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition, explains that rats who were either fed low-fat or high-fat diet supplements containing the amino acid Arginine over a 12-week period, saw more than 60% reduction in body fat. The study indicates [...]

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A recent study by the researchers at George Washington University has revealed that practicing Transcendental Meditation for a minimum of 10 minutes a day has the ability to considerably reduce ADHD (Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder) symptoms in children. ADHD is a common behavioral disorder affecting 8 to 10 percent of school-age children. Kids with ADHD, usually act without [...]

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A natural plant extract may be effective in reducing Osteoarthritis, reveals a recent study. The extract, originating from the bark of ‘maritime pine’, works by reducing levels of inflammation, according to multiple study reports by Italian Scientists of the Chieti-Pescara University, who conducted the study together with Germany’s University of Munster. The plant extract, Pycnogenol, [...]

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