About 100 years ago, natural herbs were the main remedy for treating human diseases. It has been estimated that 25% of modern medicines are made from plants first used traditionally, such as aspirin, artemisinin, ephedrine, and paclitaxel. However, there is limited scientific evidence to establish the safety and efficacy of most herbal products. The wide […]
Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition associated with intestinal inflammation and a considerably impaired quality of life, affecting approximately 10–20% of the population in the US. Dietary fiber and laxatives have been shown to aid in the treatment of chronic constipation, Venancio, V. P. (2016) Mango (Mangifera indica L.), a fiber- and polyphenol-rich fruit may […]
By Raphael Obu Nyarkotey As I did promised my readers on the blood group diet, I bring to you an Evidence-Based Review on this media hyped diet restrictions being campaigned by some experts. I realized that lots of people have fallen prey to this campaign. I believe in evidence-based medicine and not theoretic medicine. I […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD Growing up in my village at Suhum-Amanhia; have seen charcoal in soups but never asked why this was done by my grandmother. I have now realized the immersed science exhibited by my great-grandparents in the village. Interestingly, this remedy was one of a few natural medicinals, such as sulfur, conventional doctors […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD The medical industry post-COVID-19 will not be the same. Herbal and alternative remedies have gained huge popularity amid this pandemic. The global complementary and alternative medicine market size is projected to reach USD 296.3 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, […]
