(Natural News) Blood clots commonly develop in the legs’ veins, but they can form in the arms as well. These clumps of semisolid blood are dangerous if they reach the tissues of critical organs in the body, including the heart and the brain. What is a blood clot? A blood clot usually forms around tears […]

(Natural News) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity, inattention and the inability to control impulses. While there is currently no cure for ADHD, there are natural approaches that can significantly reduce and manage its symptoms without the unwanted side effects caused by prescribed medications. For example, there are certain diets and foods that […]

(Natural News) Feeding the body with nutrients that support healthy cellular function is essential to fighting cancer and can help people recover from this deadly disease. A great way to do nourish the body is through the consumption of superfoods rich in anticancer compounds. Of these foods, there are three lesser-known ones that can give the […]

(Natural News) Neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, are serious brain disorders that could affect bodily functions like balance, speech and mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is estimated to rise to nearly 14 million by 2050. While Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s do not […]

(Natural News) Those looking to get fit and healthy bodies might have to load up on potassium-rich vegetables and fruits, as new research suggests that increased intake of potassium is linked to weight loss. In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ichilov Hospital in Israel reported that potassium consumption is a […]

(Natural News) Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health problems in the world today. It is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that regulates how the body utilizes or stores glucose from food. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of diabetes […]

(Natural News) Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the […]

(Natural News) Eating Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) brings many health benefits to metabolism. A recent study indicates that the extract of this fruit can help treat or even prevent metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer from the following cardiovascular-related conditions: Obesity Insulin resistance Atherogenic dyslipidemia Unhealthy blood pressure Prothrombotic state Excessive inflammation The abnormalities in metabolic syndrome […]

(Natural News) Medicinal foods have been around for ages. The ancient Chinese used plant-based foods as medicines for a wide variety of conditions. One example of a functional food is red yeast rice (RYR). This traditional Chinese culinary medicine was once used to promote digestion, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Today, RYR is known for its ability […]

(Natural News) Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which […]