(Natural News) Serotonin is one of your body’s major neurotransmitters. It’s a powerful chemical that plays a number of roles in facilitating your body’s regular functions. However, if you don’t have enough serotonin in your body, it can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. If you are suffering from a serotonin deficiency, serotonin […]

(Natural News) One of the consequences of following a high-cholesterol diet is having elevated blood cholesterol levels. Fortunately, many natural remedies have hypolipidemic and antiatherogenic effects. One of these is artichokes (Cynara scolymus). A study published in Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia revealed that artichokes possess powerful lipid-lowering properties. The study, conducted by a team of […]

(Natural News) If you think your anxiety is worse because you’ve been having too much coffee, eating a lot of sugary foods, or drinking too much alcohol, you may need to make dietary changes. According to an article in Psychology Today, certain foods could be linked to aggravated symptoms of anxiety. Generalized anxiety and your […]

(Natural News) A preliminary study released by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that eliminating gluten completely from your diet may help prevent nerve pain in people with gluten sensitivity. Gluten sensitivity has been linked to peripheral neuropathy, a condition in which the peripheral nerves of an individual become damaged. This, in turn, causes weakness, numbness, […]

(Natural News) Eating out has become increasingly common nowadays because people are too busy to prepare their own food. Unfortunately, you have less control over the amount of food you’re getting when ordering from restaurants. This could have significant effects on your food intake, which is bad if you’re on a diet or if you […]

(Natural News) Overweight people with no history of diabetes should consider following a plant-based diet. A study published in the journal Nutrients found that adhering to a plant-based diet improves insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in overweight adults with no history of diabetes. An individual’s risk of Type 2 diabetes may be assessed by […]

(Natural News) For decades, dietary fats have been slammed for everything from heart disease to diabetes. Saturated fats have born the brunt of the blame, but the truth about fat is slowly rising to the surface. Back in the  1960s, the Sugar Research Foundation (a trade group known today as the Sugar Association) paid Harvard […]

(Natural News) Following a low-carb diet is beneficial for the heart, especially in prediabetic women. A study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that women with prediabetes who followed a low-carb diet experienced improvements in artery flexibility. It reduced the stiffness of their arteries, which may eventually lower their risk of […]

(Natural News) At least 50 million Americans have some form of autoimmune disease, and some individuals may even live with more than one. Unfortunately, food produced in the country is becoming more processed and contains more GMOs (genetically modified organisms) than ever, which can only worsen the conditions of people with autoimmune disorders. What is the […]

(Natural News) In addressing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, nutrition matters. Studies have suggested that diet plays an important role in treating mental health. Likewise, mental health affects nutrition. Seven nutrients greatly impact mental health. Assess your intake of these nutrients, and try to increase your intake if you’re lacking. These nutrients include: Amino […]