Traditional Remedies, Evidence Reviewed

Honest reviews of what is common in our homes: cupping, black seed, honey, herbs, ginger and turmeric. What studies actually show, what they do not, and what can cause harm.

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Hijama (Cupping): What the Evidence Shows and How to Stay Safe

What does research show about wet cupping for pain and blood pressure? Clear guidance on infection risks, who must avoid hijama, and how to find a safe practitioner.

4 August 2026 · 7 min read
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Spiritual Healing and Medical Treatment: Holding Both

Ruqyah is a legitimate practice. This article only asks: how to practise it without delaying diagnosis or abandoning prescribed treatment.

2 August 2026 · 8 min read
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Herbal remedies that interact with your medicines

Common regional herbs that interact with warfarin, diabetes drugs and epilepsy medicines, liver toxicity risks, and why you must tell your doctor everything you take.

30 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Kohl and lead: the risk to children

Traditional kohl applied to infants' eyes can contain high levels of lead. Learn the risks of lead exposure in children, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

28 July 2026 · 8 min read
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Herbal remedies in pregnancy: what to avoid

Natural does not mean safe for a developing baby. A guide to common regional herbs, their uterine effects, and why you should tell your doctor everything you take.

28 July 2026 · 8 min read
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Senna and Herbal Laxatives: Safe Use and Real Harm

Is senna safe for long-term use? A clear guide on laxative dependence, potassium loss, and why chronic constipation needs a cause found rather than a stronger laxative.

22 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Honey: wound healing, coughs and the diabetes question

Clinical evidence for honey on wounds and coughs, what is overstated, and why honey must never be given to children under twelve months.

22 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Slimming herbs and teas: what is really in them

Weight-loss herbs and slimming teas often contain hidden pharmaceuticals including banned sibutramine. Learn the risks, the red flags, and safer alternatives.

14 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Traditional bone setting: injuries it causes

What really happens when a fracture is treated by a traditional bone setter? Documented complications, warning signs to watch for, and when to go straight to hospital.

14 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Ginger and Turmeric: What the Studies Actually Found

A clear look at the real evidence for ginger and turmeric: nausea relief, joint pain, curcumin absorption, and the blood-thinning interaction you need to know about.

14 July 2026 · 8 min read
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Black seed (habbat al-barakah): evidence and interactions

What clinical studies actually show about Nigella sativa, its real effects on blood sugar and blood pressure, and the drug interaction warnings you need to know.

14 July 2026 · 8 min read

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