(Natural News) Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health problems in the world today. It is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that regulates how the body utilizes or stores glucose from food. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of diabetes […]

(Natural News) It cannot be stressed enough that physical activity, such as walking and working out, is vital for improving overall health. Now, a recent study suggests that physical activity can significantly benefit people suffering from liver disease. The study, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2019, found that physical activity was linked to a significant reduction in the […]

(Natural News) Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the […]

(Natural News) Eating Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) brings many health benefits to metabolism. A recent study indicates that the extract of this fruit can help treat or even prevent metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer from the following cardiovascular-related conditions: Obesity Insulin resistance Atherogenic dyslipidemia Unhealthy blood pressure Prothrombotic state Excessive inflammation The abnormalities in metabolic syndrome […]

(Natural News) Medicinal foods have been around for ages. The ancient Chinese used plant-based foods as medicines for a wide variety of conditions. One example of a functional food is red yeast rice (RYR). This traditional Chinese culinary medicine was once used to promote digestion, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Today, RYR is known for its ability […]

(Natural News) Extracts from a species of red algae known as Acanthophora spicifera can stop excessive blood coagulation that causes blood clots, reported researchers from Federal Fluminense University in Brazil. In a recently published article in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, they described how components of the alga could inhibit the function of thrombin, the main enzyme responsible for hemostasis which […]

(Natural News) Nature is full of compounds with the ability to reduce inflammation. These compounds are often found in plants and regularly contribute to the medicinal properties of their sources. But recent studies have shown that animal products also possess anti-inflammatory compounds. In particular, a recent study published in the journal Functional Foods in Health and Disease reported the positive effect […]

(Natural News) For some people, coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s a way of life. You’d be hard-pressed to find an avid coffee drinker skip out on their daily cup of joe. But the unfortunate thing about coffee is that information about its association with heart health can be very conflicting. Some studies claim that […]

(Natural News) Cancer development is often linked to a high consumption of red meat and processed meat. While processed foods are scientifically proven to be bad for your health, eating moderate amounts of animal meat, fish and poultry may be helpful for cancer patients. In a new study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers […]

(Natural News) Superfoods offer many health benefits, from strengthening your immunity to boosting your nutrient intake. Eating certain foods, like blueberries and cherry tomatoes, can also help prevent inflammation. The role of inflammation in your health When your body is exposed to anything foreign, like chemicals, microbes or plant pollen, your immune system is activated. This usually […]