(Natural News) Plants are known to be potent sources of medicine – they contain health-giving nutrients that help promote and support overall wellness. They can be taken in different ways as well. Some plants, such as ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), are often made into teas to help solve problems such as indigestion […]

(Natural News) Aside from being a rich source of healthy fats and antioxidants, walnuts are known for their ability to lower blood pressure, support weight loss and decrease inflammation. But researchers from Marshall University (MU) in West Virginia recently discovered another great thing about walnuts: Regular consumption of this superfood can help women fight breast cancer. Eating walnuts […]

(Natural News) Calcium and vitamin D are essential for boosting your bone health. But did you know that there are guidelines for supplementation if you are female and have osteoporosis? Postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or are at risk of the condition require calcium and vitamin D. In a study for The Women’s Health […]

(Natural News) Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is the main ingredient of chocolate, one of the most popular foods on the planet. The seeds of cocoa, also known as cocoa beans, are the only parts used for the production of chocolate. It is estimated that about nine tons of fresh byproducts — which end up as waste — are generated for each […]

(Natural News) Nothing says “sophistication” better than a glass of red wine. In fact, people who know their wine can easily tell you which foods go well with dry wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, and which ones are perfect for fruity reds like Pinot Noir. But what makes a wine “dry”? A recent study found that the perception […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland investigated the effects of a proprietary oil-free hydroethanolic pumpkin seed extract on the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The majority of men are affected by symptomatic BPH from a certain age. Extracts from medicinal […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico prepared, characterized and analyzed the effects of a nutraceutical made using cacao byproducts on altered cardiometabolic risk markers. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. When making chocolate, only cocoa seeds are used. The other parts and byproducts are discarded, […]

(Natural News) In this study, an international team of researchers investigated whether honey alone or in combination with other ingredients can treat bronchial asthma. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases. The use of complementary and alternative medicine to treat bronchial asthma […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Catholic University of Korea investigated the effects of fucoidan on lipid accumulation, lipolysis and glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 cells. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found in brown seaweed. It has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin […]

(Natural News) Fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi are popular health foods. While many studies have found that they offer plenty of health benefits, the science behind how they do so is not well-understood. But a recent study published in PLOS Genetics revealed that a cell receptor called HCA3 is key to understanding how fermented foods benefit human health. […]