How Curcumin Gel Reduces Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. This compression can lead to pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand and fingers. Recently, there has been renewed interest in traditional medicine…
Caralluma Fimbriata: an effective ally in the fight against obesity and metabolic syndrome Obesity is one of the main public health challenges of the 21st century. Caralluma fimbriata (CF) has been studied for its hypoglycemic, hypolipemic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties, with significant results. This plant is traditionally consumed by ethnic populations in central India for…
Anise (Pimpinella anisum, Apiaceae) is an annual herbaceous plant that thrives in warm temperate climates. It contains numerous biologically important substances. of particular note is its essential oil, of which the most abundant constituent is trans-anethole. Other components include coumarins (scopoletin, umbelliferone, umbelliprenin and bergaptene), flavonoids (quercetin, apigenin, luteolin and their glycosides) and other aromatic…
Efficacy of probiotic administration in patients with partially controlled asthma The organism Bifidobacterium longum subsp infantis (B.infantis), defined as an oral probiotic, can modulate the immune system by inducing regulatory T cells (Treg) and decreasing allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness. It was hypothesized that administration of probiotics along with ordinary asthma treatment may improve asthma control in…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of the reproductive age. This is a fairly common condition that affects 5-10% of women of childbearing age and can adversely affect metabolism and reproductive capacity. The causes of polycystic ovary syndrome are not yet fully known, but it is believed to be due to…