(Natural News) Somatic awareness refers to a type of mindfulness that focuses on what happens to your body. More often than not, heightened somatic awareness is often accompanied by “medically unexplained symptoms” like headaches, nausea constipation, itchy skin or sore joints. This condition is also often associated with illnesses like fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and temporomandibular […]

(Natural News) Many people love their cup of joe – recent estimates reveal that people drink around 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day. But for a drink that a third of the world’s population enjoys, it can still raise a lot of questions, especially when it comes to when people should drink coffee to […]

(Natural News) Eating a low-carb diet can potentially lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight. A team of researchers from Ohio State University observed the effects of a low-carb diet on participants with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. The team discovered remarkable improvements in the participants’ […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to add a bit more color — and nutrition — into your diet, then give red leaf lettuce a try. Also known as the “Lollo Rossa,” “New Red Fire Lettuce,” or the “Red Sails Lettuce,” red leaf lettuce is a red or purple-colored cultivar of Lactuca sativa. Aside from its […]

(Natural News) Carrots, grapes and oranges may contain the same anti-carcinogenic compounds found in synthetic drugs, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers from Imperial College London said they found evidence to suggest that fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants may help inhibit the growth of cancerous cells and tumors. Fruits and vegetables as […]

(Natural News) Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to address urinary tract infections (UTIs), but these drugs are linked to many negative side effects, like allergic reactions. If you have a minor, uncomplicated UTI, consider trying home remedies to treat your condition naturally. UTI: Causes and symptoms UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and grow. […]

(Natural News) Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and […]

(Natural News) Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in […]

(Natural News) As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at […]

(Natural News) Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other […]