Coronavirus

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.

Should we get vaccinated in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 strain, Omicron?

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.

Why exercise is important in the fight against the coronavirus

According to a new article, which will be published in the May issue of the journal Redox Biology, regular exercise can help prevent or reduce the severity of acute respiratory failure (ARDS) in those suffering from coronavirus infection. According to the authors of the article (Zhen Yan and Hannah R. Spaulding from the Hospital at the University of Virginia, University of Virginia Health System), a one-time exercise session increases the production of a critical antioxidant called extracellular superoxide dismutase, or EcSOD, helping to reduce the effects of COVID-19.

9 herbs China uses in the fight coronavirus (COVID-19)

As we have stated earlier, 85% of those infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and infected with COVID-19 in China received not only conventional treatment, but also therapy with herbs from Chinese traditional medicine. In this article, we will look separately at each of the herbs that have been used and what the science of them has to tell us. It's a pandemic, and hope lurks everywhere. :)

Traditional Chinese medicine and the treatment of COVID-19

According to a study published by Chinese scientists in the International Journal of Biological Sciences, 85% of coronavirus patients in China are also given traditional Chinese medicine, which includes components of natural origin. One of the beneficial effects of this method is associated with relieving the severe side effects of conventional treatment of the disease.