(Natural News) Researchers from Tsinghua University in China looked at how oral microbiota impacts human health. Their review was published in Food Science and Human Wellness.  An estimated 700 microorganisms in the human cavity form the oral microbiota. This includes different types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Oral microbiota is linked with gut microbiota, but they have distinctions. […]

(Natural News) Beans may not grow into a massive beanstalk that reaches the land of the giants up in the sky, but they are amazing superfoods for people with diabetes as they help keep blood sugar levels in check. These legumes top the list of diabetic superfoods recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Their antioxidant, […]

(Natural News) Along with the changing of the seasons comes a new round of clogged noses and itchy throats. But do not worry. From Dawn Comb’s book, Sweet Recipes, the simple mixture below will help relieve some of the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Best of all, it comes with one of nature’s sweetest delicacies: honey. Honey’s health […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit […]

(Natural News) The kidneys are small, bean-shaped organs that serve the body in many ways. To improve your kidney health, eat fresh fruits and vegetables like apples, cucumbers, and garlic. Your kidneys have several important functions: They help eliminate waste and excess water from the body They maintain salt and mineral balance They balance red […]

(Natural News) The phrase “big things come in small packages” could very well be talking about pumpkin seeds. The flat, oval-shaped seeds are equal parts healthy and delicious, making them a great addition to soups, salads, and desserts. Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. revealed that these seeds can even help manage blood sugar levels […]

(Natural News) When it comes to superfoods, corn may be the last thing most people think of. After all, it is one of the most genetically modified crops in the States. But locally grown, organic corn does have nutritional benefits, and researchers from the University of Illinois developed new kinds of purple corn (Zea mays L.) to […]

(Natural News) Mulberries are fruit-bearing plants known for producing colorful berries. These fruits, which come in different colors, can be used for many things: They can be eaten as snacks or used to make beverages, or even taken as medicine. According to studies, mulberries have the ability to lower blood sugar levels, making them potent anti-diabetic agents. In China, a […]

(Natural News) Losing your eyesight due to an illness such as diabetes can be devastating, but this could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a common garden flower. Researchers have discovered a potential solution for preventing blindness using natural compounds found in the Hyacinthaceae plant family. A study published in the Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria investigated the antioxidant potential of seed extracts obtained from Picralima nitida and their ability to inhibit a-amylase and a-glucosidase. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. P. nitida or akuamma is a medicinal plant native to Africa. For their study, the researchers […]