What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda integrates three different fundamental states within an individual involving physical (including physiological), mental, and spiritual beings. Ayurveda is identified as the most formal healthcare system in the country. It provides several benefits that improve the patients’ health outcomes. Most patients tend to respond to ayurvedic treatments with the effect of reducing and terminating their symptoms. The patients most often undergo conventional medications as soon as their diagnosis is made. Therefore, integrating ayurvedic treatments is carried out...

Medical cannabis works against cancer growth or spread, individually or with other treatments, to improve their anticancer action and survival. Medical cannabis is commonly used for chemotherapy-induced pain control. It is also quite effective in managing nausea and vomiting associated with cancer-related treatments.  What is medical cannabis? Medical cannabis is a term for derivatives of the cannabis Sativa plant used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. The plant contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has...

Reishi mushroom is a type of mushroom that's been used for many reasons and has a long list of potential health benefits. Traditionally it is used in East Asian medicine.  It's currently being used to help cancer patients in China who need help strengthening their immune system after cancer treatments.  What to look for when buying reishi mushroom  Medicinal mushrooms contain several biologically active compounds that are effective against the development of cancer cells. They contain a class of polysaccharides known as...

Grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera) is a natural substance available in capsule and tablet form. It is usually sourced from grape seeds provided by wine manufacturers. Grapes and grape seed extract (GSE) have a long history of culinary and medicinal use. Since the time of ancient Greece, various parts of the grape have been used for medicinal purposes. There are reports that ancient Egyptians and Europeans used grapes and grape seeds as well. What to look for when buying GSE Grape seed...

Milk thistle is an edible plant native to Europe. It also grows in the United States and South America. Its fruit and seeds have been used for centuries to help protect the liver. It has also been used to treat liver disorders. The plant’s healing abilities may come from a mixture of flavonolignans called “silymarin” and its main element, “silybinin.” Use of milk thistle  Milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum) is commonly used to help protect the liver against toxins and reduce...