(Natural News) Treat your constipation naturally with the eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), a cactus common in Korea. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers in Korea wanted to determine if the cactus extract can alleviate loperamide-induced constipation in mice. In Korea, some people drink the juice of eastern prickly […]

(Natural News) Anti-cancer research regularly turns to nature for potential cures and more often than not, nature doesn’t disappoint. Such is the case with the Japanese persimmon, which research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed to have great potential as a treatment for colorectal cancer. Among cancers, colorectal cancer is among […]

(Natural News) Dealing with skin conditions can be a constant struggle, and eczema can be particularly troubling. Many sufferers end up with a medicine cabinet full of treatments that made big promises but ultimately failed to make a difference in this frustrating battle. However, there is one solution that has been giving some people relief, […]

(Natural News) Honey is a sweet substance often associated with food, but nothing’s sweeter than finding out that it c an also be used for other purposes. For one, studies have shown that honey can serve as a natural remedy for multiple eye diseases. Although honey has been medicinally used for a long time, not many […]

(Natural News) Onion (Allium cepa), garlic (Allium sativum), and ginger (Zingiber officinale) are common spices that are added to our food, but they are more than just that. A study conducted by researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, and Bangladesh National Herbarium have proven that these spices have potential […]

(Natural News) A group of researchers from the University of Malaya has discovered that Melicope ptelefolia has potential as an anti-cancer agent. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential applications of the herb based on its different properties. Specific properties that they considered were its antioxidant, anti-proliferative, apoptosis induction, […]

(Natural News) A purified protein from peas (Pisum sativum L.) was evaluated to have more than 120 amino acids, all of which work together to improve the immune system. This effect was observed to have a profound effect in the prevention and treatment of infections caused by common bacterial strains such as E. coli and […]

(Natural News) If your kids hate broccoli, you might want to start teaching them to eat more of this versatile vegetable. According to a study published in the metabolites from eating broccoli might help strengthen intestinal barrier function. New research in mice revealed that broccoli can also help immune surveillance and sustain gut bacteria’s balance. […]

(Natural News) Scientists warn that cadmium poisoning is an underreported and little-known global health problem, causing a massive number of deaths annually and contributing to a lot of illnesses, not the least of which is cancer. The long-term exposure to the heavy metal has been documented to dramatically increase one’s risk of various skeletal, reproductive, […]

(Natural News) “Orange” you glad there are a lot of superfoods you can eat to get your daily dose of vitamin C? You probably associate ascorbic acid with the deliciously pulpy orange (which contains around 70 mg of vitamin C), yet there are other fruits and vegetables you should take note of. Vitamin C is a […]