(Natural News) The food you eat greatly affects your health: It can either keep you healthy or contribute to diseases. A review of literature published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that food therapy is an effective way to control blood pressure. Author Ping Zhou, a researcher from Nipissing University in Canada, looked […]

(Natural News) Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi, shiitake, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, are some of the most dynamic healing foods available. Listed below are five health benefits that medicinal mushrooms offer. They increase antioxidant activity: Many mushrooms have high antioxidant properties and neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. For example, reishi mushroom extracts are reported […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Berries are known for being nutritious and a rich source of antioxidants. They also contain soluble and insoluble fiber that help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels and promote healthy digestion. In the U.S., blueberries and blackberries are two of the most popular varieties, and they are packed with health benefits. In the northern parts […]

(Natural News) Your digestive tract is crucial to your overall well-being because it is responsible for absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste from the body. If you suffer from digestive issues like abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, eating gut-friendly foods like apples and chia seeds can help relieve your painful symptoms. Other conditions, such as Crohn’s […]

(Natural News) Obesity-associated insulin resistance is one of the major risk factors for many metabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia and Type 2 diabetes. The good thing is this can be attenuated by supplementing with the fruit of goka (Acanthopanax senticosus and Eleutherococcus senticosus), or more commonly known as Siberian ginseng. Goka fruit is rich in […]

(Natural News) In recent years, avocados have become the new favorite fruit of Americans. They are rich in healthy fats and other nutrients that are vital to the normal functions of various bodily processes. Many people enjoy better health by eating avocados. You will get more nutrients and be safer from metabolic syndrome. You will […]

(Natural News) Depressed people in need of a natural way to boost their mood for extended periods should try increasing the amounts of fruits and vegetables they eat every day. U.K. researchers reported that adding 10 or more servings of plant-based foods to the daily dietary intake of a person significantly improved his or her […]