(Natural News) Maintaining hair health goes beyond just using natural hair products — although those can be helpful, too. If you want to keep your hair thick and shiny naturally, follow a healthy diet and avoid using shampoos and conditioners that contain harmful chemicals. Hair health basics According to Andi Scarborough, stylist and co-owner of […]

(Natural News) Chocolates are a delicious treat that can cheer up anyone who’s having a stressful day. According to a recent study, eating dark chocolates, in particular, can help relieve stress and improve your mood. Researchers from Loma Linda University led the study, and they presented their findings at the Experimental Biology 2018 annual meeting in San Diego. Dark […]

(Natural News) We’ve all been there: Someone you know is diagnosed with a chronic illness like diabetes, and you can’t really say you’re surprised given the poor quality of their diet. But how often do you think about the opposite scenario, where someone improves their health dramatically by cleaning up their diet? The truth is […]

(Natural News) Looking for ways to keep your heart healthy? Consider eating more blueberries. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A suggested that blueberries contain phytochemicals that significantly improve cardiovascular health. These phytochemicals are known as anthocyanins, which give blueberries (and other red, blue, and purple-colored foods) their color. For the first […]

(Natural News) Struggling to find clinical benefits for statin drugs and blood pressure medications, a team of researchers put two drug protocols to the test to see their effects on human thinking and memory. The research, funded by the maker of the drugs (AstraZeneca), hoped to find cognitive benefits for candesartan and hydrocholorothiazide, rosuvastatin, or […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes may not be as popular as regular potatoes, which is too bad — since they’re packed with vitamins and minerals. One cup of sweet potatoes can provide more than 100 percent of the daily value of vitamin A. It’s also rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese. Both purple and […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are small, bluish-purple fruits that contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A linked daily consumption of 200 grams (g) of blueberries to improved blood pressure and blood vessel function. The blueberry plant is a small flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. It produces small, round fruits […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are an age-old remedy for various ailments. These naturally sweet berries rank among the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. They are often taken in the form of juices, syrups, tinctures, lozenges, or teas. If you want to try a tasty, health-promoting beverage, elderberry tea is packed with antioxidants and […]

(Natural News) Eating fresh food is the key to keeping your heart healthy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and every year, heart disease causes one in four deaths. Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, stroke, or […]

(Natural News) People have been sipping tea since time immemorial. Although the exact origin of this popular drink can no longer be traced, history credits the Chinese for brewing the first ever pot and for discovering its medicinal value. Today, the habit — or trend — of drinking tea is widespread, even in the West. […]