(Natural News) One of the strongest defenses against heart disease, arterial rigidity and blood clots is a little-known food called natto. Natto is a sticky, cheese-like substance that is produced from fermented soybeans and a specific type of commensal bacteria. This beneficial bacteria, Bacillus Subtilis, helps keep the intestinal tract healthy. When it is used […]

(Natural News) Around 42 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient, and they don’t even know it. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that adults get 600 to 800 IU per day, but it is recommended that vegetarians and vegans consume more than the suggested amounts. The recommended amount of vitamin D depends on age and other […]

(Natural News) The present-day definitions of osteopenia and osteoporosis were arbitrarily conceived by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the early ’90s and then projected upon millions of women’s bodies seemingly in order to convince them they had a drug-treatable, though symptomless, disease (Article by Sayer Ji republished from GreenMedInfo.com) Osteopenia (1992)[i] and osteoporosis (1994)[ii] were formally identified […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China have found that increased selenium intake may reduce a person’s risk for osteoporosis. In their report, experts from Central South University in Changsha recruited over 6,200 participants and measured the bone mineral density in the middle phalanges of the second to fourth fingers of their non-dominant hand. The team then assessed the […]

(Natural News) In 2001, a group of international scientists working on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO) agreed to change the definition of probiotics. What they came up with became the most widely accepted definition of probiotics — that is, “live microorganisms which, when administered […]

(Natural News) Bad news, soft drink fans: Your favorite fizzy drinks are increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis and heart disease. This, according to experts, is due to the presence of phosphoric acid in these products. One of the most commonly used mineral acids, phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is a colorless, odorless chemical produced by either treating phosphorus-containing rock with […]

(Natural News) Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It’s one of the building blocks of the skin, bones and muscles and supports the structure of the organs and arteries. Best known for its skincare and fitness benefits, collagen may also help treat thyroid problems. Collagen for thyroid problems The thyroid gland is a small organ […]

(Natural News) While losing bone mass is part of the aging process, some people lose too much bone mass or do not replace lost bone mass fast enough. This condition is called osteoporosis, and it’s more common in postmenopausal women but can also affect older men. Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease because bone loss occurs without […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is characterized by porous and brittle bones. It is one of the leading causes of bone fracture among the elderly and affects people regardless of race and sex. However, women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis than men. In the United States, for example, about eight million out […]

(Natural News) Turnip greens are cruciferous vegetables that belong to the same family as kale and broccoli. Turnip greens refer to the dark leafy green tops of turnips which are often discarded. However, they are completely edible and, in fact, are among the healthiest vegetables you can eat. In terms of the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), which is a measure […]