(Natural News) Did you know that pears are related to apples? Like apples, pears are juicy, nutritious fruits rich in vitamins and minerals. Pear trees can live for more than 250 years, making them one of the longest-living fruit trees on Earth. Cultivated pears are derived from one or two wild pear species distributed in […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from National Taiwan Normal University investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of Antrodia cinnamomea, a medicinal mushroom in Taiwan, and the molecular mechanisms underlying its activity. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. cinnamomea is widely used in Taiwan to prevent or treat liver disease. The […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a serious health problem in many countries. It is a major risk factor for many diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Studies have pointed out the role of dietary fat in the development of obesity, and the importance of reducing fat intake from dietary energy in weight loss. A recent study conducted […]

(Natural News) Life has been unkind to you, betrayals hidden behind almost every door. Every time you step through the frame of opportunity, you fall through the floor. You feel like you were born in the wrong skin, perhaps the wrong place. No one knows the real you; no one knows the secrets hidden within […]

(Natural News) The greater burdock (Arctium lappa) is a popular medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its fruit, known as niu bang zi, is especially well-known: It is used to treat multiple ailments, such as boils, acute tonsillitis, abscesses, and constipation. According to researchers at Wonkwang University in South Korea, the fruit can potentially be used as an anticancer agent. In their study published in The […]

(Natural News) Plants from the genus Sanguisorba (burnet) have long been used for medicinal purposes. Studies have shown that they are rich sources of phytochemicals, which are not only effective against infections, but also diseases. However, a multitude of plants belonging to this genus remains unstudied, so researchers from the Northwest University in China reviewed the advances in botanical, phytochemical, […]

(Natural News) To maintain your gut health, your diet should include fiber-rich oats (Avena sativa). As a superfood, oats are full of dietary fibers, disease-fighting phytochemicals, healthy unsaturated fats, minerals, protein, and vitamins. Beta-glucan, the main dietary fiber found in oats, is a soluble fiber known for its ability to help reduce cholesterol levels. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea looked at the protective effects of sea cucumber against asthma using a mouse model. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Sea cucumber extracts have powerful biological effects, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral. To understand the […]

(Natural News) Heart disease remains to be the leading cause of death in the U.S., making it a top priority for researchers to find ways to help lower the risk of having the disease. Adhering to a healthy diet is an excellent way of preventing heart disease, and this often includes fatty fish like salmon. In a study published in […]

(Natural News) If you follow health news, you’ve likely been inundated with a seemingly endless list of foods that are good for you. How many times have you told yourself you should start eating more of a particular food? And how many times have you actually followed through? Food Revolution’s Dr. Joel Fuhrman came up […]