Apr 24, 2020 | Natural Remedies
Spending just 10 minutes petting cats and dogs is an effective way to reduce your stress levels, according to new research. The study, conducted by researchers from Washington State University (WSU), found that the general well-being of the study participants ?— all...
Apr 22, 2020 | Natural Remedies
The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is taking a harsh toll on immunocompromised individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), factors linked to immunity like age and underlying conditions determine the risk of...
Apr 21, 2020 | Natural Remedies
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to...
Apr 21, 2020 | Natural Remedies
Try as you may to stay healthy during cold and flu season, it can be difficult to avoid getting sick. After all, the influenza virus doesn’t discriminate between healthy and unhealthy people, or old and young folks. Plus, the virus is easily spread through droplets in...
Apr 20, 2020 | Natural Remedies
A word of caution for those with hypertension: A drug you’re taking for treatment could increase your risk of a potentially serious gut problem, according to a new study. Conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, the study, published in the medical...
Apr 14, 2020 | Natural Remedies
Coleus forskohlii, also known by the names forskohlii or Indian coleus, is a medicinal plant that’s native to India. Since ancient times, this tropical perennial plant — like other members of the genus Coleus — has been used in traditional medicine to treat various...
