Natural Remedies

Articles tagged with "Natural Remedies".

Can Eating Cherries Really Prevent Gout Attacks?

Tags: Gout, Nutrition, Cherries, Natural Remedies

August 21, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take

This study gives solid evidence to something many patients have suspected for years: cherries can help lower the risk of painful gout flares. Both fresh cherries and cherry extract were linked to fewer attacks, with the best protection seen when patients also took allopurinol. While cherries are not a replacement for medication, they can be a simple and natural addition to a gout-friendly lifestyle.

Key Takeaways

✔ Cherry intake was linked to a 35% lower risk of gout attacks.
✔ Cherry extract showed similar protection, reducing risk by 45%.
✔ Combining cherries with allopurinol cut gout attack risk by 75%.
✔ Benefits appeared at about 2–3 servings in a 2-day period.
✔ Effects were consistent across men, women, obese and non-obese groups.

Saw Palmetto for Hair Growth: A Promising Study on Androgenetic Alopecia

Tags: Hair, Hair Health, Hair Loss, Hair Growth, Saw Palmetto, DHT Blocker, Natural Remedies, Androgenetic Alopecia

May 1, 2024

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

The study suggests that oral and topical saw palmetto oil may help reduce hair loss and improve hair density in individuals with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The oral formulation significantly lowered systemic dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, while the topical version did not.

Brief Summary:

A 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effects of a commercially available standardized saw palmetto oil, on hair loss. The study included 80 male participants with mild-to-moderate hair loss. Results showed a significant reduction in hair shedding, increased hair density, and a decrease in serum DHT levels with oral supplementation. The topical formulation also improved hair density but had no impact on systemic DHT levels. No serious side effects were reported.