(Natural News) Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease that affects the wrists and small joints of the hands and feet. It is caused by an immune system dysfunction, which causes the painful swelling suffered by people with this condition. RA affects more than 1.3 million Americans and about one percent of the world’s population. […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis (Greek for “porous bones”) is a disease that reduces the density and quality of your bones. This condition substantially increases the risk of fracturing your bones. In fact, most people won’t even know that they have osteoporosis until they experience their first fracture. Fortunately, there are signs and symptoms that can warn you if […]

(Natural News) Studies have come out in support of how quercetin, a bioactive flavonoid, can protect the body against certain obesity-related health issues in several ways. With around two out of three adults and one out six children and adolescents in America being considered obese, it may be time to look further into other compounds and nutrients […]

(Natural News) Parasites are small organisms that depend on a living host for their survival and propagation. In humans, parasites are often found in the intestines, but they also dwell in other organs such as the skin and the brain. Because they cannot live sans their host, most human parasites don’t cause death, but some can […]

(Natural News) A person can just be enjoying a day outdoors before he finds himself face-to-face with the last creature he wants to see crawling around on their body — a tick. An encounter with this particular insect could lead to an infectious disease called Lyme disease. While people have discovered plenty of ways to protect themselves from Lyme […]

(Natural News) Oats are a type of cereal or whole grain food that offers plenty of health benefits. It is a veritable source of fiber, which promotes good digestion and even helps people lose weight. Oats also contain high levels of antioxidants, which fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Research on its […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and Zunyi Medical University in China summarized the beneficial effects of puerarin on diabetes mellitus and its complications, as well as the mechanisms underlying these effects. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most challenging public health problems […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon assessed the feasibility of measuring the health impact of a 12-week naturopathic whole foods nutrition education course among adults with or at risk of prediabetes. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A pilot non-randomized pre-post […]

(Natural News) In this study, European researchers objectively assessed the safety and efficacy of acupuncture treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socio-economic impact and high annual costs. Although acupuncture is widely used, […]