Day: November 5, 2019
Science Review: Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Potential of Tamarindus Indica
Abstract / Chronic inflammation is one of the causes of a number of non-infectious diseases in the world. Over the years, the anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Tamarindus indica has played fundamental roles in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug. It is a commercialized biocompatible medicinal plant speciesRead
Case Report: Vaginal Candidiasis Infection Treated Using Apple Cider Vinegar
In this case study from our partners at Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Betul Ozen, RN, PhD; Mürüvvet Baser, RN, PhD reviews a patient’s history of Candida albicans, infertility and apple cider vinegar treatment to cure the infection. Abstract: A 32-year-old married woman was admitted with intense vaginal dischargeRead
Cannabis for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Therapy
A new study shows that cannabis may be helpful to address the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to health survey data collected by Statistics Canada from more than 24,000 Canadians, researchers from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and University of British Columbia (UBC) found that peopleRead
Controversial Antibody Testing Accurately Predicts Sesame Allergies
Investigators at the National Institutes of Health have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, the scientists have found that sesame antibody testing–whose utility has been controversial–accurately predicts whether a child with a food allergyRead
