(Natural News) Over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen can damage the liver and cause serious health problems. A new study by Malaysian researchers suggested that compounds from a common fern can protect the liver from toxic acetaminophen. Every day, the liver gets exposed to various substances, many of them toxic. It normally detoxifies and expels those toxic chemicals, […]

(Natural News) We all know that vegetables are good for our health, but did you know that there’s a way to boost the nutrients in leafy greens? According to Carly Feigan, a nutritionist based in New York and owner of Head to Health, “chopping vegetables before eating them boosts their nutrients.” Blending and pureeing might destroy the fiber […]

(Natural News) Longevity and maintaining youthfulness are some lofty goals in today’s world of processed foods, environmental toxins and sedentary lifestyles. Proper nutrition is one of the best ways to help keep your body healthy and disease-free. There is a wide array of nutrients that are beneficial, no doubt. One such nutrient, the antioxidant glutathione […]

(Natural News) Ginseng, a herb that’s been used in many traditional systems of medicine in Asia, can improve abnormally high levels of glucose, as well as blood cholesterol, to effectively regulate – or even prevent – Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers from South Korea. In particular, researchers identified black ginseng, a […]

(Natural News) It’s a fact that too much alcohol is dangerous to a person’s health – it’s even linked to brain damage. That said, researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have found that bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) could be used to prevent the brain-damaging effects of alcohol consumption. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers […]

(Natural News) Nothing makes summer more exciting than being able to frolic outside and enjoy the warm weather. However, staying outdoors under the sun without protection causes a common problem: sunburn. While most people would quickly grab a bottle of aloe vera to soothe the red patch, there’s a more effective treatment that speeds up the healing of […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to get rid of stubborn belly fat, try raiding your spice rack. A preliminary study has suggested that cinnamon may be efficient in preventing fat from settling around the belly, DailyMail.co.uk reported. A study presented at a conference hosted by the American Heart Association found that the spice, commonly used in […]

(Natural News) Contrary to what most people believe, finding a snack that sates your hunger while being good for your body isn’t hard at all. Take the pecan, for example. Pecans are used in a wide variety of food products, most notable of which is pecan pie, a Thanksgiving favorite. But if you are concerned […]

(Natural News) Black ginseng, a ginseng derivative (Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.) that has been repeatedly steamed and dried, is known to have biological and pharmacological activities. In the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a study has established its potential use in functional food and drugs, based on its distinct physicochemical properties and biological activity. Researchers compared the […]

(Natural News) Eating delicious boysenberries can improve cholesterol and prevent heart disease, reported a Japanese study. During an earlier study, Japanese researchers from Toyo University found out that boysenberries packed more polyphenols than raspberries. Polyphenols are micronutrients that prevent degenerative diseases like heart disease, the second biggest cause of death in Japan. Boysenberries are also a potential source of antioxidants, which reduce […]