(Natural News) As you age, you may suffer from irregular bowel movements or constipation. If you’re looking for a natural cure for this condition, consider Triphala, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for constipation. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, almost 33 percent of Americans older than 60 experience this condition. Using Triphala, which promotes […]

(Natural News) You might not think of garlic as a superfood, nor consider it a powerful one at that, but an Indian study showed that Allium sativum is highly potent against the many risk factors that lead to metabolic syndrome. The study reported that eating crushed raw garlic reduces the chances that metabolic syndrome will […]

(Natural News) Exercise has many health benefits but many people are discouraged from doing it by the fatigue that they experience afterwards. A study conducted by researchers from Hunan University of Arts and Science and Hunan Normal University revealed that grape seed extract could potentially reduce post-exercise fatigue. Fatigue is a problem wherein the person experiences either physical or […]

(Natural News) Health-buffs advocate vegetable juicing, but research data warns that the practice might have goitrogenic, or goiter-inducing, effects. Does this mean you should stop drinking green juice or can you keep juicing to maximize your mineral and nutrient intake? Some studies have revealed that cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, kale, and spinach, may have negative […]

(Natural News) A study by North South University researchers in Bangladesh shows that the Java plum (Syzygium cumini), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, can effectively prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress, as well as reduce the likelihood of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

(Natural News) It was only in the twentieth century that the dandelion was classified as a weed. Before we became obsessed with the appearance of our lawns, these golden blossoms were part of folk medicine and loved for their various health benefits. In fact, some gardeners used to weed out grass to make room for […]

(Natural News) Cranberry juice, which is full of antioxidants, demonstrates various health benefits and it is often used to prevent age-related brain decline. According to a study, cranberry extract (CBE) may even help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A natural part of life, aging is often linked to the accumulation of damages “at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.” Damage […]

(Natural News) Many plants have great potential in treating infectious diseases, especially drug-resistant ones. One of these plants is peppermint (Mentha piperita). Researchers from Najran University in Saudi Arabia have found that peppermint has potent antibacterial activity, making it a great potential antibacterial agent against many multi-drug resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) The amla (Emblica officinalis) tree is worshiped in India because it provides a vitamin C-rich fruit that can help boost overall health. Based on data from a study, amla could also be used to prevent obesity. For the study, which was published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, a team of researchers used a rat […]

(Natural News) A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based […]