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11/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Dayak onions can help menopausal women maintain proper reproductive health

Menopausal women who are having health troubles due to their changing reproductive system should try taking Dayak onions (Eleutherine palmifolia). A recent study has shown that the Indonesian medicinal herb contains a natural compound that can help manage the symptoms of menopause. The onset of menopause is a life-changing moment for women. Their bodies undergo drastic changes in response […]

11/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Reduce the severity of your hot flashes with these home remedies

Hot flashes can catch menopausal women at very inconvenient times and leave them very embarrassed. Thankfully, there is no shortage of foods and remedies that can reduce the intensity and frequency of these episodes of fluctuating body heat, an article in Homeopathic stated. The most prevalent symptom of menopause and perimenopause, a hot flash is […]

10/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chasteberry increases fertility in women suffering from premature ovarian aging

Premature ovarian aging can prevent women from ever experiencing the joy of bearing children. An Iranian study sought to overcome this issue by evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a fertility herb called chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) on female patients. As women get older, their ovaries produce fewer eggs of lower quality. However, this decrease in fertility can […]

10/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chasteberry is a safe fertility-enhancing herb

The chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) is used in traditional medicine to enhance the fertility of women. Iranian researchers tested its efficacy on patients with premature ovarian aging, a condition where the quantity and quality of the eggs produced by a woman decreases. The researchers received support from the Shahrekord University of Medical Science. They published the […]

10/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The Dayak onion may help improve lipid profiles and uterine wall strength in ovariectomized rats

An Indonesian experiment assessed the effects of Dayak onion extract on female ovariectomized rats in an animal model of menopause. The results showed that the extract was able to improve the lipid profiles and the uterine wall of the animals in much the same way as tamoxifen. For this study, the researchers received the support of the […]

09/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, is an effective way of alleviating symptoms of knee arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant source of suffering for the elderly. The common options for alleviating OA-related pain are either pharmaceuticals that can cause negative side effects or acupuncture that frightens people due to the involvement of needles and the possibility of infection. Therefore, a Chinese study suggested ear acupuncture as a non-invasive option for […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study

Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]

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