Coronavirus

7 Chinese herbs with proven antiviral effect

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to multiple countries around the world, posing a huge threat to public health and safety. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in combination with Western medicine (WM), has made an important and lasting contribution to the battle against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. It is possible to combine both systems to ensure a better way out of illness and to take measures to prevent not only COVID-19. A closer look at traditional Chinese medicine shows that we can also use it in other respiratory viruses.

How to Deal with Hair Loss After COVID-19 - Natural Methods and Tools

Probably most people have heard of COVID-19 and already know what it is. However, fewer people are aware that after a spent COVID-19 infection, some long-term side effects may remain. Those devastating symptoms vary - from loss of taste and sense of smell to general fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss. Hair loss has also been reported as a common problem after a coronavirus disease. Although this side effect can be one of the most alarming, it is short-lived in most cases, but not always.

The therapeutic potential of ginger against COVID-19: is there sufficient evidence

Complex complex of immune, inflammatory and oxidative-mediated reactions caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Ginger has been widely used for thousands of years as a spice or dietary supplement, as well as as traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Can its anti-inflammatory potential be applicable to coronavirus infection and what may be the effects? Stay with us to learn.

Curcumin as a potential treatment for COVID-19

Coronavirus disease COVID-19 has a wide range of pathophysiological effects. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa, has several properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antithrombotic and antiproliferative, making it a promising candidate for symptomatic treatment of COVID-19. Although the pandemic has already weakened its strength, this does not mean that we need to stop looking for better healing agents, and curcumin has the potential to be one of them.

IBM develops supermolecule to destroy all viruses

Viruses are the most common biological formations on Earth. Experts estimate there are about 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 of them (an impressive number, right?) and if they were all lined up, they would have reached from one side of the galaxy to the other. Essentially, viruses are microscopic particles present in animals, plants and other living organisms and can sometimes cause diseases such as SARS CoV-2 virus infection in humans (COVID-19).

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What is different about the new strain of coronavirus - Omicron and why is it advisable to get vaccinated, despite the concerns of scientists - read here.

5 herbs to relieve mild COVID-19 symptoms and how to prepare them

We decided to provide our readers with information about medicinal plants, for which there is evidence in the scientific literature that they may support the symptomatic treatment of influenza and other respiratory infections. We will also indicate the potential dangers of using certain medicinal plants in the case of COVID-19.

Herbs to avoid when taking aspirin, nurofen and paracetamol

Aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol are among the most commonly used anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. These medications are also among the most prescribed in connection with both the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, as well as for the relief of side effects after vaccination. Therefore, it is important to know which herbs to avoid in these moments.

Is mRNA vaccine an unexpected ally in the fight against multiple sclerosis

Dr. Uğur Şahin and his team applied mRNA treatment, encoding autoantigen associated with multiple sclerosis, to different mouse models of the disease. The results of the study are promising.

Saline inhalation may help with pneumonia

Attention! It is important to note that pneumonia in Covid-19 has its peculiarities distinguishing it from other types of pneumonia, and now, more than ever, it is important to coordinate each action with a doctor, so as not to harm our health.