Isolongifolenone is a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree (Humiria balsamifera) of South America. Research has found that the compound effectively deters biting of mosquitoes and repels ticks. Both spread diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease.
Derivatives of isolongifolenone have been widely and safely used as fragrances in [...]

University of Michigan research on rats shows cherries lowered body fat, total weight and inflammation. Not bad for a natural remedy.
New research continues to link tart cherries, one of today’s hottest “Super Fruits,” to lowering risk factors for heart disease. In addition to lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation, the study being presented by [...]

Intake is Often “Inadequate” Even When it Exceeds the RDA
(Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, October 21, 2008) A study of almost 5,000 persons has shown that consuming more vitamin B6 means less colon cancer. (1) The researchers described the connection as “moderately strong.” Any nutrient that has a “moderately strong” influence on reducing colon cancer risk [...]

“The value of music therapy is slowly being realized by nurses in various clinical areas, including obstetrics. Previous studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of psychological stress during pregnancy.” write researchers in a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
The study found that participants listening to 30 minutes of music a day over [...]

Studies with mice suggest daily dose of the herbal remedy ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a stroke.
Working with genetically engineered mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that daily doses of a standardized extract from the leaves of the natural remedy ginkgo tree can prevent or reduce brain damage after an induced stroke.
Ginkgo [...]

New research confirms what users of the natural remedy have known for years, the herbal remedy St. John’s wort relieves symptoms of depression.
The study, a Cochrane Systematic Review, backs up previous research that showed the plant extract is effective in treating mild to moderate depressive disorders.
“Overall, we found that the St. John’s wort extracts [...]

Honey may reduce healing times in patients suffering mild to moderate burn wounds. A systematic review by Cochrane Library Researchers concluded that honey might be useful as an alternative to traditional wound dressings in treating burns.
“We’re treating these results with caution, but it looks like honey can help speed up healing in some burns,” says [...]

More than 100 human protein fragments candidates for potentially fighting cancer and other disease.
Using computer models and live cell experiments, biomedical engineers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered more than 100 human protein fragments that can slow or stop the growth of cells that make up new blood vessels.
Reporting online last [...]

Drinking the well known herbal remedy chamomile tea daily with meals may help prevent the complications of diabetes, which include loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage, researchers in Japan and the United Kingdom are reporting.
The findings could lead to the development of a new chamomile-based drug for type 2 diabetes, which is at [...]