(Natural News) Both diabetes and cigarette smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease because they increase oxidative stress in the body. To protect your heart from damage caused by diabetes and smoking, take curcumin supplements. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines found that curcumin protects the heart […]

(Natural News) Turmeric’s long history as a culinary spice dates all the way back to 2,500 years before Christ. This bright yellow, strongly flavored spice has also been used since at least 500 B.C.E. as an essential part of Ayurvedic medicine in India – and no wonder, since curcumin, the substance which gives the spice […]

(Natural News) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are shockingly common in the United States. According to an organization called BrainLine, TBIs – which can range in severity from mild to severe – are sustained by over 2.8 million Americans each year. Around 50,000 of these patients will die, a further 282,000 will have to be hospitalized, […]

(Natural News) Diets high in fat are known as major contributors to many health diseases, such as heart disease, and cancer. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India discovered that taking curcumin supplements minimizes the damage caused by a high-fat diet. In their study, the researchers looked at the beneficial […]

(Natural News) Research has found that curcumin can protect cardiac tissues from the combined oxidative stress induced by diabetes and nicotine. The study, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, examined the ability of curcumin to ameliorate the combined diabetes and smoking-induced oxidative stress that cause diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetes and cigarette smoking, […]

(Natural News) Back in the 1930s, scientists decided that adding fluoride to drinking water would protect teeth from decay. Bacteria in the mouth produces acid when sugary foods are eaten, and this acid, in turn, damages the surface of the teeth, weakening them and increasing the risk of cavities. These scientists believed that fluoride could […]

(Natural News) Turmeric has gained immense popularity over the years not just for the unique flavor it adds to dishes like curries, but also for its various health benefits. One of its most promising therapeutic applications is as a natural remedy for cancer. Although the anticancer potential of turmeric isn’t new, a recent study published in Cancer […]

(Natural News) More and more people are hearing about the wonderful benefits that the Indian spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) has. It is hailed as one of the world’s best superfoods, and this is mostly thanks to its active ingredient curcumin. This golden pigment has a vast collection of biological activities that range from regulating blood sugar […]

(Natural News) Living with a psychiatric disorder can be devastating for both sufferers and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by modern medicine do more harm than good while offering little in the way of relief. Thankfully, researchers have discovered that a compound in the popular Indian spice turmeric has the potential […]

(Natural News) Research has shown that supplementation with curcumin can reduce the negative effects of a high-fat diet. The study, which was published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, looked at the beneficial effects of curcumin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance in high-fat fed rats. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical […]