(Natural News) A team of researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan examined baicalein to see if it can reduce liver injury induced by myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (I/R). Their study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Baicalein is a component of the root of Chinese skullcap […]

(Natural News) Embarrassing as it may be, everyone gets diarrhea at some point in their lives. In fact, for many people, it is not unusual to get diarrhea once or twice a year. Symptoms of diarrhea, such as uncomfortable bloating, cramping, and loose, watery stool, typically last for two to three days. While recovering from […]

(Natural News) Substitutes for white rice are staples of a healthy diet. They come mostly in the form of whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and other nutrients. Classic examples of white rice substitutes are barley, oats, and a nutritious, gluten-free seed called quinoa. Quinoa is considered a superfood that is on par with whole grains in […]

(Natural News) You might have heard that echinacea is great at reducing colds. Although that’s an impressive feat on its own, its uses actually extend far beyond that. Here’s a look at the many scientifically-proven benefits of this plant. Part of the daisy family, echinacea is a flowering plant that grows wildly across the eastern […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest that Pichia kudriavzevii AS-12 has potential anti-cancer activity. They published their results in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers worked under the paradigm that gut microbiota plays an important role in the development of cancer. In the study, they proffered that metabolites from […]

(Natural News) The radish is an overlooked vegetable that was more popular in years gone by. The edible white root vegetable isn’t part of most people’s everyday diet, probably because of its pungent taste. But this root vegetable is nutritious and can be eaten in many ways. Here are 10 reasons why you should occasionally […]

(Natural News) Hypercholesterolemia is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the main contributor to coronary heart disease. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), for instance, are associated with the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. Treatments for these conditions, therefore, focus mainly on reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C levels in the blood. In a […]

(Natural News) Plums (Prunus salicina L.) can be used as a natural way to prevent colon cancer. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that the fruit contains polyphenols, such as chlorogenic acid and neochlorogenic acid, that can inhibit the spread of colon cancer cells. The nutritional prevention of aberrant crypt foci, which are […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of Astragalus membranaceus, a medicinal herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. membranaceus is used in TCM to make herbal formulations for the treatment of various diseases and disorders. […]

(Natural News) In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from China looked at the potential of Chinese herbal medicines on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They found that certain components from Chinese herbal medicines may be used as a natural, safe, cost-effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease […]