(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College assessed the anti-aging effects of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) in a mouse model. The findings of the study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Monk fruit, also known as luo han guo […]

(Natural News) In this study, a team of researchers from Taiwan examined the effect of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a compound present in many cruciferous vegetables, on human breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231. The results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Isothiocyanates are compounds that have been shown to exhibit anticancer […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is quite common all over the world. In the U.S. alone, almost half of all adults suffer from some form of CVD. According to the World Health Organization, CVD is the number one cause of death globally. In 2016, around 17.9 million people died from CVD, 85 percent of which […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China evaluated the effects of Poria, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), on the substance and energy metabolism of rats with cold deficiency and heat deficiency syndromes. Their results, which included comparisons between Poria and two other TCMs, were published in the Chinese […]

(Natural News) In a world of fast food and sugary drinks, more and more people struggle to control their blood sugar levels. Hyperglycemia or elevated blood sugar is highly dangerous and can lead to Type 2 diabetes. In the U.S. alone, around 30.3 million people suffer from this condition. Furthermore, 84.1 million Americans are already […]

(Natural News) There’s nothing better than a freshly picked, organic blueberry. These delectable little berries are quite versatile and can be eaten on their own or used in a variety of dishes, from sweet baked goods to savory dinners. But blueberries have more to offer than their sweet flavor; this humble fruit is a nutrient […]

(Natural News) Flaxseed are one of nature’s many superfoods. Like other nuts and seeds, flax is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and phytonutrients. It’s not a secret that flax is good for you, but science continues to find new ways to harness the powerful healing benefits of this “super seed.” New research shows that […]

(Natural News) A healthy diet full of nutritious foods can help prevent different diseases and improve your overall well-being. And according to a recent study, following a plant-based diet can help lower Type 2 diabetes risk. The study was conducted by researchers from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) and Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore and published […]

(Natural News) Harvard researchers weighed in on the question of whether or not the consumption of eggs makes it more likely for a person to develop Type 2 diabetes. They reported that eating an egg every day prevents the onset of diabetes. They drew their data from a dozen potential cohorts of earlier studies on the association between eating eggs […]

(Natural News) Sea cucumbers are marine animals that can be found on the sea floor. They are widely used in Asian countries as food or as ingredients of traditional medicine. In an animal study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, a team of researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea found that sea cucumbers can also be used to prevent […]