(Natural News) Nobody wants to have halitosis or bad breath. Fortunately, there are natural treatments for this embarrassing condition, and one of them might be sitting on your plate right now. Quinoa saponins vs. halitosis bacteria About 25 percent of people around the world have bad breath, and it is commonly caused by poor oral […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Catholic University of Korea St. Mary’s Hospital evaluated the immunosuppressive effects of resveratrol — that is, it’s ability to decrease TH17 responses in tacrolimus-based immunosuppression. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers previously reported that tacrolimus (Tac) […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from South Africa and Zambia investigated the ability of the South African plant called Senecio serratuloides to lower high blood pressure. The team published their results in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin conditions, internal and external […]

(Natural News) Unlike a traditional pressure cooker that can sometimes take too long to cook your food, electric pressure cookers are well-designed kitchen appliances that can be used to make nutritious and filling meals for your whole family. An electric pressure cooker or an instant pot is a device that usually combines the features of many appliances […]

(Natural News) Consuming olive oil once a week reduces the risk of forming arterial blood clots in obese adults. In a new study, researchers from the New York University School of Medicine found that olive oil consumption lowers platelet activity in obese adults. Platelets are small blood cell fragments that form clumps when activated. When a blood vessel gets damaged, platelets […]

(Natural News) The medicinal herb called yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) contains a compound that may be able to reduce harmful swelling in the brain. Researchers said the plant-based chemical shows promise as a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Native to California, yerba santa means “holy herb” in Spanish. Yerba santa is traditionally used as a natural remedy for headaches, fevers, […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Poland evaluated the total antioxidant capacity of food intake among the elderly in Krakow, Poland; the contribution of particular food products in Dietary Antioxidant Index (DAI); the consumption of all dietary fats by the elderly; and the frequency of their fats consumption. […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Austria, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland investigated the antimicrobial potential of five chemical components of Olea europaea and three compounds from Pistacia lentiscus. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Because of increasing antibiotic resistance, natural antibacterial agents are now being studied for the treatment of […]

(Natural News) Superfoods are pretty much like superhero films these days: Every day, a plant is hailed as the “new” superfood, which has more benefits than most foods in the market. However, most of these plants can’t hold a candle to moringa (Moringa oleifera), a tree whose health benefits have been established since the time of the […]

(Natural News) Taking large amounts of B vitamins might benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease. An Oxford study showed that supplementation slowed down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease and improved cognitive function. The clinical trial involved 156 older people with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were at considerable risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Oxford University researchers […]