(Natural News) Spending time in nature is relaxing, but can it also help with your physical and mental health? In Canada, time in nature can now be prescribed as a healthcare treatment. Health care providers in four Canadian provinces, namely British Columbia (BC), Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, can now prescribe time in nature and a […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body. It also helps you maintain good overall health. This nutrient is present in many foods, dietary supplements and some medicines, such as antacids and laxatives. The magnesium contained in plants and seafood is not harmful and does not need to […]

(Natural News) Cacao nibs are pure cacao beans (or seeds) from the Theobroma cacao tree that are chopped or broken into very small pieces. These bitter, chocolatey-tasting cacao nibs are loaded with an impressive amount of nutrients and powerful plant compounds that have been shown to benefit health in many ways. When you eat cacao […]

(Natural News) Depression is not a joke. It can affect a person’s way of thinking, behaving and feeling. Although the condition is primarily blamed on the lack of certain chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain, it is actually very complex and can be caused by stressful life events, medications, health problems and family history. A […]

(Natural News) A recent study reveals that adding more nuts to your diet can benefit the brain, as these superfoods improve cognition, healing, learning and memory. Researchers at Loma Linda University compared the effects of six nuts – almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts – on brainwave frequencies associated with important brain functions. Using electroencephalograms […]

(Natural News) Xiaoyaosan (XYS) has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat conditions that are linked to anxiety and depression. With this in mind, a group of Chinese researchers conducted a study to explore the science behind XYS’s antidepressant effects. Traditional Chinese healers have long used XYS to treat what is called liver qi stagnation in TCM. Common […]

(Natural News) Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They […]

(Natural News) A species of St. John’s wort (Hypericum) that’s native to Central Asia may alleviate depression and anxiety, especially for those with dementia. In a report published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Firat University in Turkey examined the anti-anxiety and anti-depression properties of Hypericum scabrum. Behavioral changes among those with dementia Dementia […]

(Natural News) Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is an important part of a healthy weight management plan. But for women who suffer from mild or severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing their consumption of carbohydrates may give them relief from PMS symptoms because of its effect on serotonin production. Dr. Judith Wurtman, former director of the Research Program in Women’s […]

(Natural News) Loneliness and feelings of isolation are becoming more common in this age of connectivity. In fact, more than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent survey released by health insurer Cigna Insurance. Even then, more and more people are reporting that they often feel left out, are poorly understood and […]