(Natural News) One of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine today is antibiotic resistance. Almost a century since Penicillin was first discovered in strains of mold, medical science has isolated thousands of defensive, antibiotic compounds from microbes. These bio-active microbial metabolites have been mass produced as antibiotics to help humans fight infections. Because the human […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants contain compounds that are known to interfere with the development of diseases such as cancer, and essential oils from these aromatic plants are some of the most potent natural anticancer agents. A study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research investigated the anti-proliferation effect and cytotoxicity of the essential oil from […]

(Natural News) Honeycomb is a waxy substance formed by honey bees to serve as storage for pollen and bee products. It is made of pure beeswax and also houses bee larvae. Honeycomb itself is edible – this series of hexagonal cells can be chewed directly and is a great addition to a person’s diet. While it is […]

(Natural News) On their own, green coffee beans exhibit antioxidant benefits, but a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that fermentation further enhances the beans’ health benefits. South Korean researchers from Dankook University, Korea University, Jungwon University, Hyejeon College, and Kangwon National University School of Medicine found that the antioxidant effects of chlorogenic […]

(Natural News) Do you want to protect your brain from seemingly inevitable cognitive decline which comes with age? Then eat lots of mushroom every week as they contain many nutrients and natural compounds that decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment. The savory taste of mushrooms makes them a staple ingredient in various cuisines and recipes. In fact, many people around the world […]

(Natural News) Ku shen, which comes from the root of the shrubby sophora (Sophora flavescens), is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat multiple diseases, which range from itching and swollen gums to dysentery and liver problems. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Taiwan noted that sophoraflavanone […]

(Natural News) Sulfur might smell bad, but it helps the blood vessels, hair, heart, and skin to function properly. Eating sulfur-rich foods also helps protect against dangerous health conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. The third most abundant mineral in the body, sulfur is present throughout the body. Most people have 140 grams of the […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food analyzed the effects of fermented green coffee bean extract containing chlorogenic acid and surfactin on the individual compounds on HepG2 cells, a human liver cancer cell line. This study was conducted by researchers at Dankook University, Korea University, Jungwon University, Hyejeon College, and Kangwon […]

(Natural News) We’ve all heard stories of heroic dogs saving people’s lives, whether they alerted their sleeping owners to a fire in time for them to escape or they found people who were trapped in disaster areas. However, there’s a growing body of evidence that their life-saving abilities go a lot further than that: They […]

(Natural News) Flaxseeds are popular superfoods because they promote weight loss. According to several studies, flaxseeds have other health benefits: They are good for digestive health and help lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) are also called common flax or linseeds. There are two varieties of flaxseeds: brown or yellow. The seeds can be bought whole, […]