(Natural News) Researchers continue to discover more health benefits that plants can offer. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, a team of researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan found that the black nightshade plant (Solanum nigrum) may be used to prevent tumor growth. Black nightshade is an […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from China Medical University in Taiwan investigated the anticancer activity of sulforaphane (SFN), a plant compound present in cruciferous vegetables. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. SFN is an isothiocyanate that possesses antitumor and chemopreventive activity. However, previous studies have not […]

(Natural News) Calcium is important to the body. However, the best source of this mineral isn’t milk, but the food that dairy animals get this nutrient from – plants. Considered as the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for many bodily functions. It acts as a carrier of messages between the brain and other body […]

(Natural News) Holistic health practitioners recommend natural methods to deal with chronic pain. They prescribe anti-inflammatory foods and health supplements that naturally reduce the inflammation responsible for severe pain. Food really is medicine. Every meal alters the internal chemistry of the body. Nutritious food improves many aspects of human health while consuming unhealthy food contributes […]

(Natural News) Eating well can help improve your physical health and strengthen your immune system. But if you want to boost your mental health, you can eat foods rich in folate and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help improve your mood. Foods that can improve your mental health Several studies show that individuals diagnosed with depression […]

(Natural News) The human body needs vitamin A to maintain overall health. But since your body is unable to produce the vitamin on its own, you need to follow a nutritious diet full of vitamin A-rich foods to prevent deficiency. Vitamin A: An essential nutrient that boosts eye health Vitamin A offers the following benefits […]

(Natural News) Preppers who are new to food storage can get overwhelmed because of all the planning required for this task. But like other elements of prepping, you can get started by deciding on your goal – like how much food to keep in your stockpile. (h/t to SurvivalistPrepper.net) You don’t have to spend all of […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is linked to various diseases and weight gain, which can aggravate existing health conditions. But according to Dr. Steven Gundry, following the Plant Paradox diet (a.k.a. the Gundry diet) will help reduce inflammation. The diet even promotes weight loss. What is the “Plant Paradox” diet? The Plant Paradox diet helps you avoid […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard that we should “eat a rainbow” if we want to be healthy, with the brightest-colored natural, whole foods often containing the most nutrients. When you put this advice in action, however, your plate probably leans more toward the red, orange, yellow and green parts of the spectrum given the number […]

(Natural News) Japanese knotweed or Polygonum cuspidatum is a perennial plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. While it is considered to be an aggressive weed by many, it is also edible — at a certain time of the year. Japanese knotweed also contains vitamins and minerals and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In a study […]