(Natural News) A cold glass of watermelon juice is not just great for beating summer-related health problems like dehydration, fatigue, and heatstroke — this refreshing fruit also supports the healthy functions of the heart, blood, kidneys, and cells to protect against more serious health disorders. A glass of juice made from this summer fruit contains minute […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular health could greatly benefit from a fatty acid produced by good bacteria that live in the digestive tract. German researchers reported that propionate modulates the immune cells responsible for increasing blood pressure, thus reducing the bad effects of hypertension and the risk of other related diseases. Gut bacteria are capable of breaking down dietary […]

(Natural News) Both avocados and olives are considered superfoods, but did you know that they are also used to make healthy cooking oils? Olive oil is a popular cooking oil. Fresh, cold-pressed oil obtained from ripe greenish-yellow olives is the purest cooking oil. Meanwhile, avocado oil is derived from the fruit itself, not the seeds. Avocados contain 30 […]

(Natural News) Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is a huge risk factor for other health complications, including cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests eating chokeberries to protect yourself from high blood pressure and reduce inflammation in your body. Previous studies have shown that chokeberries may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, in the new study, […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) A pomegranate is a beautiful red fruit with nutritious arils. This unique superfood may be tricky to open, but it’s worth learning how so you can reap its many health benefits. The pomegranate comes from Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing shrub in the Lythraceae family. Opening the tough, leathery skins of pomegranates reveals clusters of edible […]

(Natural News) Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a “miracle” superfood with various health benefits. This nutritious fruit can also boost your bone, heart, and skin health. Jackfruit: A nutritious, vegan-friendly fruit Jackfruit is a plant-based meat alternative that’s increasingly being used in the U.S. Young, unripe jackfruit absorbs flavor well. It also has a stringy, “meat-like” texture […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that consumption of chokeberries (Aronia Mitschurinii) can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in people with elevated blood pressure. In the study, researchers from Finland looked at the effects of chokeberries on the health of people with untreated mild hypertension. Earlier studies have shown […]

(Natural News) Many Americans with hypertension tend to take prescription medications to reduce their blood pressure levels, but a lot of these drugs have unwanted side effects. Aside from this, using these medications, more often than not, leads to a lifelong dependency on the drugs, rather than resolving the health issue. Fortunately, there are alternative […]

(Natural News) The French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is a tree that can be found on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. Research says that the extract from its bark has the ability to support cardiovascular health and keep metabolic syndrome at bay. Defined as a cluster of health conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, metabolic […]