Maitake[1] may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)[2], suggests a new study[3] from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A condition marked by multiple small cysts in the ovaries, PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and lack of ovulation. Since maitake is known to improve insulin resistance, researchers tested the medicinal mushroom's effects ... Continue Reading
Echinacea No Big Impact On Common Cold
Although popular as an over-the-counter herbal treatment for the common cold, researchers say echinacea has no big impact and only reduces duration of symptoms by half a day at the most. Lead researcher Dr Bruce Barrett, an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, and ... Continue Reading
Yoga for Anxiety Relief
Taking up yoga[1] may boost your mood and ease your anxiety[2], a new study[3] from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine shows. In tests on 34 healthy adults, researchers found that those who practiced yoga for 12 weeks had greater improvements in mood and anxiety than those who took part in a walking program for the same time period. According to study ... Continue Reading