(Natural News) Mushrooms may be considered by some as vegetables when added to a dish, but in reality, they are not. They are fungi that have been shown to possess medicinal benefits. This is widely known and appreciated by many people, hence the considerable number of studies about mushrooms and the active compounds they contain. Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Sangji University in South Korea investigated the effects of a traditional medicine known as tongbi-san on obesity. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Tongbi-san contains three herbs, nut grass (Cyperus rotundus L.), satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu), and China root (Poria cocos). The researchers tested tongbi-san’s […]

(Natural News) Medicinal plants are on the rise again, especially as main components of medications used to treat skin disorders. This is due to the unpleasant side effects caused by topical medications such as steroids or oral antihistamines, which are commonly used to treat skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic, inflammatory disease […]

(Natural News) Today, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect yourself from this disease. One way is to eat bilberries (Vaccinium Myrtillus) regularly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals that eating bilberries on a regular basis can help lower your risk of developing […]

(Natural News) These days, there are many drugs in the market designed to treat diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. These synthetic drugs, however, come with a lot of side effects which can make treatment uncomfortable for patients. Some of the most common side effects are kidney complications, upset stomachs, tiredness, and bloating. That’s why in recent […]

(Natural News) Oral herpes is a condition that causes painful cold sores to form on your mouth or face. If you have oral herpes, natural remedies like aloe vera or sage can help relieve your symptoms. What is oral herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes can appear in various […]

(Natural News) Antioxidants offer an alternative way of preventing the growth and spread of cancer. In particular, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) presents a powerful solution to combat the disease. In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer were reported in the U.S. That number is expected to go up in the coming year despite billions of […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the National University of Malaysia investigated the bone-forming ability of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia) and its potential as a natural treatment for osteoporosis in men. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Longjack has attracted the interest of scientists because of its ability to stimulate […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea reported that polyphenols in bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) have the ability to protect the retina from damage caused by blue light. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers hypothesized that the polyphenols in bog bilberry can protect retinal pigment epithelial […]

(Natural News) People worried about pancreatic cancer can avoid this deadly disease by making sure they get enough vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and choline every day. These nutrients bring many health benefits, and one of the most important is decreasing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Patients with pancreatic cancer only have […]