For centuries, ginger root has been used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments such as colds and upset stomachs. But now, researchers at the University of Georgia have found that daily ginger consumption also reduces muscle pain caused by exercise.

While ginger had been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects in rodents, its effect on experimentally-induced human muscle pain was largely unexplored, said Patrick O'Connor, a professor in the College of Education's department of kinesiology. It was also believed that heating ginger, as occurs with cooking, might increase its pain-relieving effects.

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Friday, 26 March 2010 12:20 Last Updated on Monday, 21 June 2010 08:31 Written by Deborah Grant BSc(Hons) Herb.Med

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is a benign (non-cancerous) disease of the prostate gland, which, if left untreated, can lead to medical complications including kidney and bladder damage.

If BPH is diagnosed and treated early, there is a lower risk of developing these complications. Enlargement of the prostate typically affects men as they age and causes pressure on the urethra. This can lead to difficulty in passing urine, frequent trips to the bathroom at night and pain associated with sexual function. BPH is not a life-threatening disease but it is likely to negatively impact a man's quality of life.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 23:43

Many of the bacteria that naturally live in the human gut aid in digestion and protect the intestinal lining. These ‘friendly bacteria’ or probiotics, may also stimulate the immune system and may help to keep potentially harmful microorganisms in check, both through competition for a limited supply of nutrients and possibly by producing substances that inhibit the growth of other organisms.

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