(Natural News) The kidneys are small, bean-shaped organs that serve the body in many ways. To improve your kidney health, eat fresh fruits and vegetables like apples, cucumbers, and garlic. Your kidneys have several important functions: They help eliminate waste and excess water from the body They maintain salt and mineral balance They balance red […]

(Natural News) Losing your eyesight due to an illness such as diabetes can be devastating, but this could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a common garden flower. Researchers have discovered a potential solution for preventing blindness using natural compounds found in the Hyacinthaceae plant family. A study published in the Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, […]

(Natural News) Poria mushrooms (Poria cocos), also known as fuling in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has long been used as a diuretic, tonic, and sedative in both Chinese and Japanese medicines. Today, it is known to treat a wide variety of diseases, ranging from coughs and diarrhea to loss of memory (amnesia) and Alzheimer’s disease. […]

(Natural News) Stem cell therapy is a modern approach developed for tissue regeneration. This approach, also known as regenerative medicine, mainly involves the replacement of diseased or damaged cells with healthier and newer cells. Although stem cell therapy was initially conceived with embryonic stem cells as its main components, controversy regarding the use of such […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is a global epidemic, especially among older adults. The irreversible and progressive disease – which causes dementia among older adults – affects over 5.5 million people in the U.S. alone. Not only is Alzheimer’s disease currently incurable; it is also one of the leading causes of death among Americans. Although the mechanisms behind the development and […]

(Natural News) To err is human. But if an older person falls for a financial scam, it may be an early warning sign of declining mental powers. And such cognitive decline eventually leads to dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s afflicts a third of the population aged 85 or older. The disease is incurable. Existing […]

(Natural News) A person’s diet plays a huge role in determining their overall health. Multiple studies have shown how a diet influences many physiological functions, including immune function, which the body relies on for protection against diseases. For instance, a diet rich in fiber and plant-based foods brings longevity and keeps the body in tip-top shape. However, a diet […]

(Natural News) Photoaging (premature aging) is one of the many unfortunate consequences of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays – harmful forms of electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun and other artificial sources of light. When the skin is repeatedly exposed to radiation, its normal structure gradually gets altered, resulting in the loss of moisture and […]

(Natural News) Gua sha is an alternative therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve muscle pain and tension. During gua sha treatment, a tool is used to scrape the skin. This action is believed to address the blockage of qi — the root cause of tension in the muscles and joints. Once the free flow of qi […]