(Natural News) Saltbush, a plant often grown to improve water efficiency in high-salinity soil, can be used as a novel therapy against various diseases, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their study, researchers from China and Pakistan looked at the efficacy of saltbush and assessed its biological activities. Plants that belong to […]

(Natural News) Danish researchers reported their discovery of a new protein that plays a significant role in the production of insulin. Developing a deeper understanding of the functions of this protein could help curb the excessive release of the hormone and prevent insulin resistance. Glucose-regulated protein 94 (GRP94) is an endoplasmic reticulum chaperone that binds itself to insulin-like growth factors such […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the effect of the water extract of Viola mandshurica (Manchurian violets) on atherosclerosis using apolipoprotein E deficient (ApoE???) mice. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Atherosclerosis is thought to be a disease that primarily involves lipid accumulation in the arterial […]

(Natural News) Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) can improve insulin resistance and lipid profile in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in Nutrition Research. The multi-university research investigated the effects of substituting certain foods with tartary buckwheat. Tartary buckwheat is nutrient-dense; it contains protein, dietary fiber, and flavonoids. Tartary buckwheat is also reported […]

(Natural News) Most popular diets recommend cutting back on carbohydrates in exchange for good fats and proteins. But some experts are suggesting that fiborus carbohydrates are also essential components of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates can be found in different kinds of foods. Some of these are heavily-processed – sugar, white bread, and white pasta come to mind. However, […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that the saltbush plant (Atriplex lasiantha) contains biologically active compounds that can potentially be used against various illnesses. In the multi-university study, researchers from Pakistan and China looked at how saltbush can be used as a novel therapeutic remedy in vitro. For the study, […]

(Natural News) Being of “normal” weight doesn’t mean you are metabolically healthy, and apparently, only a small number of American adults meet the criteria for metabolic health. A recent study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders assessed the general health of Americans and found that only 12 percent of the American population are actually […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the antioxidant effect, glucose uptake activity in cell lines, and the cytotoxicity of the leaf extract of Melicope lunu-ankenda (ML) or Euodia lunuankenda, a plant native to tropical Asia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. The researchers used two different cell lines: 3t3-L1 adipocytes […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon, India, and the U.K. evaluated the efficacy of the aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (veld grape) in reducing body fat and other components of metabolic syndrome in overweight people. The results of their pilot study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous study had […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is often caused by poor dietary habits and lifestyle choices. In fact, people who are obese are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who maintain a healthy weight. Some health experts believe that this condition can be reversed by making healthy lifestyle changes, and this notion is supported […]