(Natural News) The consumption of plant-based diets have become more common, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that plant foods and plant-based nutrients support overall health in many ways. One study has recently discovered a link between healthy plant-based diets and kidney health. Published in the April 2019 issue of the Clinical Journal […]

(Natural News) Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness […]

(Natural News) Aging is inevitable – and with it, comes memory loss. But a recent study in Nature Neuroscience presents a novel therapy to improve cognition in older adults. In their report, researchers from Boston University noted how 25 minutes of non-invasive electrical stimulation led to improvements in working memory in older adults. “These findings are important because they not only give […]

(Natural News) Reflexology is a form of massage used as a complementary treatment for various ailments. Historical records suggest that this practice has been around since the time of the ancient Chinese and Egyptians. Reflexology mainly involves the gentle application of pressure to the hands and feet. This is believed to stimulate important points and energy […]

(Natural News) Constipation is not an uncommon problem. In fact, it is one of the most frequently reported gastrointestinal disorders around the world. Constipation can affect many aspects of a person’s health, particularly his quality of life. Constipation that becomes chronic can even interfere with a person’s ability to do simple tasks and can lead to […]

(Natural News) Before the rise of Western medicine (and even long after), natural remedies have been used. In fact, the ancient Chinese and Egyptian populations had used them for various medicinal purposes. Here are five home remedies that you may want to stockpile. (h/t to JustPlainMarie.ca) 1. Baking soda Baking soda is one of the most […]

(Natural News) Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated […]

(Natural News) Black ridge oak (Quercus phillyraeoides) is an evergreen tree typically found in China, Japan, and Korea. The leaves of this plant are used in Korean folk medicine for treating diarrhea and dermatitis. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, researchers found that the leaves of the plant could […]

(Natural News) Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. TCM practitioners value S. baicalensis for its ability to treat conditions caused by inflammation. Researchers, on the other hand, have studied this plant extensively due […]

(Natural News) Oat bran is a piece of an oat grain (Avena sativa), which is harvested and processed to remove the inedible outer part of the grain. This leaves behind the oat groat, which sits below the inedible hull. Oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat. Oat bran and oatmeal come from […]