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Birth control pills can lower the risk of ovarian cancer?

June 08, 2013 By: Lisa Category: Alternative Medicine

Birth control pills can lower the risk of ovarian cancerWomen who take birth control pills are known to have lower ovarian cancer risk, s study said. This is the latest analysis of the 24 studies conducted by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.

Researchers found that women who took birth control pills have a reduced risk of ovarian cancer by 27 percent. The longer use is associated with a longer protection against ovarian cancer. (more…)

8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

June 03, 2013 By: Roberto Category: Alternative Medicine

Natural Ways to Get Rid of MosquitoesBefore using insect repellent to get rid of mosquitoes, you should use a more secure yet effective way. For example, by utilizing natural ingredients repellent as quoted from Care2 as following.

Catnip
Catnip is a kind of herbaceous plant that can make cats become more active. But it turns out that there is oil in catnip that is also ten times more potent than mosquitoes chemical drugs on the market. (more…)

Probiotics help prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotic consumption

June 03, 2013 By: norulez Category: Alternative Medicine

Probiotics help prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotic consumptionPeople who are taking antibiotics often have diarrhea and digestive problems as a side effect. Recent studies suggest that probiotic foods can help prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics.

This was discovered by researchers at the Cochrane Collaboration after observing 4,213 patients in 23 trials. They found that patients who took probiotics are safer from diarrhea compared with patients taking placebo. (more…)

Yogurt can improve brain function

May 30, 2013 By: Roberto Category: Alternative Medicine

Yogurt can improve brain functionProbiotics that are naturally found in yogurt can help boost your mood because they affect brain function.

Previous research has shown that these beneficial bacteria can affect the brains of mice, but no studies have confirmed the same thing happens with the human brain. (more…)

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Cinnamon, an antidote for Alzheimer’s disease

May 27, 2013 By: Daniel Category: Alternative Medicine

Cinnamon, an antidote for Alzheimer's diseaseAccording to recent research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, two compounds found in cinnamon may have a major role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and may even prevent neurodegenerative conditions. (more…)