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04/25/2020 / By Ethan Huff

World-renowned neurobiologist says nicotine extract could protect against coronavirus

It appears as though there is a beneficial use for tobacco after all, or at least the nicotine it contains. According to acclaimed neurobiologist Jean-Pierre Changeux, nicotine shows incredible promise in the fight against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) as both a preventive and curative remedy. He and a team of specialists from Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in […]

02/20/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers discover how to deactivate influenza protein that turns off innate immunity

Research on the influenza virus has come a long way. One of the most significant discoveries about the virus is the role of Non-Structural Protein 1 (NS1) in influenza virus A infection and pathogenesis. According to earlier studies, NS1 plays a critical role by antagonizing the host cell’s anti-viral response. But while scientists are familiar […]

10/17/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Efficacy of TCM can be improved with better molecular delivery methods

The herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are known for their abundance in active compounds that show greater efficacy than most conventional medicines. These beneficial components give TCM their medicinal properties, which make them useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. However, promising compounds such as bioactive glycosides are hindered by their chemical […]

10/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Condensed tannins from the miracle tree found to have therapeutic effects against chronic diseases, including cancer

Interest in plant-derived compounds has not waned for the past several years but, instead, has grown enormously. Researchers continue to study plants and their chemical components due to their advantages over pharmaceutical drugs. Not only do phytochemicals show more effectiveness than modern medications, they also cause less toxicity to the body and produce very few side effects. […]

09/06/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Which herbal medicines work against the flu? A scientific review provides answers

Before the dawn of pharmaceuticals, people relied on medicinal plants to relieve symptoms of various ailments and improve overall health. Today, herbal medicines are on the rise once again, with their powerful chemical components becoming the focus of interest of many scientific studies. Besides being effective, these naturally occurring compounds cause very few adverse effects. Herbal medicines […]

08/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The Chinese knotweed is a natural remedy for the flu

Research from BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has revealed that the Chinese knotweed (Polygonum chinense), a medicinal plant common in East and Southeast Asia, could be used to treat certain forms of the influenza virus. The study, a joint effort between South Korean and Vietnamese researchers, looked at the antiviral activity of plant extracts against noted […]

06/02/2016 / By JD Heyes

Destroy superbugs with these natural antibiotics and anti-virals!

Because of the traditional medical system’s overuse of antibiotics, we now face a situation where superbugs – that is, bacteria that have morphed and now are nearly immune to just about any antibiotic on the market – are set to explode. Imagine a time, before the natural development of penicillin in the late 1920s, when […]

01/12/2016 / By Julian Kramer

New research exposes Tamiflu scam

A review from the Cochrane Collaboration — an independent organization advocating the accessibility of systematic healthcare reviews — has recently uncovered clinical evidence showing the lack of effectiveness of anti-viral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. Until recently, these documents were only available to manufacturers and regulators. After a four-year effort, however, researchers are now able to […]

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