It may come as a surprise to some, especially those with conventional medical training, but the default state of the body is one of ceaseless regeneration. Without the flame-like process of continual cell turnover within the body - life and death ceaselessly intertwined - the miracle of the human body would not exist
In times of illness, however...
A range of chemotherapeutic options for treating cancer are available, however many of the treatments are themselves associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Today many cancer sufferers search for alternatives to conventional chemotherapy.
Increasingly natural alternative options are becoming available, often with little or no side-e...
This highly prized culinary spice has powerfully protective health properties as well...
Our bodies are increasingly exposed to an array of different toxic substances in daily life. These come from chemicals we have become dependent on for almost everything from protecting our crops to delivering safe water and packaging our food.
Many of these...
BACKGROUND: 'Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common childhood malignancies'. Adding methotrexate to treatment protocols increased survival rate in children with leukemia. Methotrexate efficacy is limited by its hepatotoxicity. 'Aim of the study: To assess' the therapeutic value of Black seed oil in 'methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity in E...
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical efficacy of Black seeds and Turmeric alone and its co-administration in lower doses among patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS).DESIGN: Double-blind-randomized-controlled trial.SETTING: Hijrat colony, Karachi, Pakistan.INTERVENTION: Apparently healthy males (n=250), who screened positive for MetS, were randomize...
Blood pressure is a major focus of cardiovascular disease prevention, but the blood pressure lowering drugs may actually increase mortality. We need food-based drug alternatives now more than ever, and black sesame may be the perfect candidate.
There is no denying heart disease is a huge concern in the modern world. It is indisputable that...
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii protozoon. It is most commonly treated by pyrimethamine (PYR); however, this was intolerable by many patients. The aim of this study was to assess therapeutic effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) alone and combined with pyrimethamine (PYR) compared to a previous combination of clinda...
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While this plant is fairly common and well-known for its role in sunburn recovery, Aloe Vera is not content taking care of only one or two issues. This plant is a wonderful healing substance with plenty of uses
Aloe Vera, the Medicinal House Plant
I must have been day dreaming last week when ...