(Natural News) Most people will go straight to their medicine cabinets when illness strikes. Some people are also heavily dependent on their medication for certain health conditions. This is all well and good until you realize that these drugs only bring more harm than good due to their adverse side effects. For people with issues with […]

(Natural News) From garlic to salmon to quinoa, superfoods run the gamut from grocery aisle staples to exotic fare. There are all kinds of food that have been given this prestigious label, so much so that keeping track of all the superfoods can be somewhat challenging. One superfood that doesn’t always get the attention it […]

(Natural News) Every cup of green tea and glass of red wine you imbibe protects your body from toxic substances. Some of those harmful metabolites trigger inborn congenital metabolic diseases. An Israeli study suggests that green tea and red wine contain natural compounds that might be able to treat these particular disorders by blocking metabolite formation, […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that turmeric offers a host of health benefits. This flavorful, vibrantly colored spice has risen to fame for its ability to fight many types of cancer, ward off inflammation, and may even be useful in the treatment of conditions like type 2 diabetes. Turmeric has definitely earned its place on […]

(Natural News) Plantains, or “cooking bananas,” are often used to create different dishes. But according to research published in CyTA – Journal of Food, flour made from plantain peel can be used as a healthier substitute for white flour. Unripe plantain pulp is rich in dietary fiber (DF), polyphenols, and resistant starch (RS). Producing unripe plantain flour to […]

(Natural News) Roll out all your recipes for rhubarb, because the herb is a powerful brain food packed with the protective compound rhein. A Chinese study reported that eating rhubarb can shield your brain against the side effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that are growing more common these days. Dubbed the “silent epidemic,” TBI […]

(Natural News) Hawthorn is known as the world’s best heart tonic. The plant has been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages for its cardiovascular benefits. Ancient Greeks and Native Americans have also touted the plant’s heart-healthy benefits for ages. In fact, the German panel Commission E has endorsed the plant as a good cardiovascular aid. […]

(Natural News) Your thyroid gland may be just a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, but it is vital to the function of many of your body’s most important organs, which includes the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin. An important part of the endocrine system, it is responsible for the […]

(Natural News) Grocery shelves these days are filled with every type of protein bar, granola bar, and snack food bearing claims that they provide energy, sustenance, and prolonged nourishment. But many of these items are loaded with sugar and processed ingredients, not to mention the fact that they also tend to be grossly overpriced for […]

(Natural News) Blueberry vinegar may help boost memory and restore the cognitive function of people with dementia, according to researchers from Konkuk University. In their study, which appeared in Science Daily, the team examined whether vinegar made from blueberries, which are rich with different active compounds, might help improve cognitive function and stop cognitive deterioration. As part of […]