(Natural News) Bad news for young overweight people living in areas that are highly polluted: Long-term exposure may possibly increase your risk of having diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. The cross-sectional study, dubbed by the researchers to be the “largest epidemiological study on the associations of ambient air pollution […]

(Natural News) New research suggested that metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, can be prevented with Brazilian propolis. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the protective effects of Brazilian propolis on metabolic disorders in mice. Brazilian propolis is produced by combining secretions from honey bees […]

(Natural News) According to a study, the variety of microbes in your gut indicates the health condition of your blood vessels. A team of researchers has discovered that individuals who have a more diverse microbiome had a lower risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is often linked to fatal health problems […]

(Natural News) Prevent diabetes with the common purslane (Portulaca oleracea). In an animal study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the protective effects of the plant’s extract against diabetes were examined. For the study, a team of researchers at Al-Azhar University and Misr International University in Egypt investigated four groups of mice: a control […]

(Natural News) It stands to reason that since a lot of drug treatments in Western medicine are rooted from plant-based sources, actual plants that are used as medicine should be considered in the same regard. Of course, that isn’t the case with most medicinal plants, as the same community that has approved its synthetic derivatives […]

(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) Researchers have established that Mathurameha (also spelled as Mathura Meha), a traditional herbal blend in Thailand that uses 26 medicinal plants, is an effective and safe way to treat Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the decoction’s ability to reduce blood sugar. Mathurmeha has been used for in […]

(Natural News) According to the American Diabetes Association, Native peoples across the country have the highest rate of diabetes. At least 16 percent of members of each tribe are diagnosed with the condition, with limited access to healthy, fresh food being one of the main causes. To address this matter and preserve history in the process, the […]

(Natural News) Some 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and the number of people affected continues to grow every year. The disease and its hallmark symptom, high blood sugar, are known to have a number of risk factors like poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. But a growing body of evidence shows that there may […]

(Natural News) Moringa oleifera (commonly known as moringa) is widely known for its numerous health benefits. In fact, a lot of studies have associated the consumption of moringa to the treatment of various health conditions, including diabetes. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it has been found that consuming moringa […]