(Natural News) Consuming large quantities of sweets every day is a sure way to secure a spot in the doctor’s office. Sweet things like chocolate can cause a “sugar rush,” which sounds harmless but is anything but. Sugar rush pertains to a rapid rise in blood sugar that wears off after a while. When blood sugar consequently drops […]

(Natural News) Do you feel an intense pain near your heel, that runs along the entire arch of your foot? Is it worse in the morning and gradually gets a little better throughout the day but never completely goes away? You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common […]

(Natural News) Maintaining your physical health is the first step to keeping your heart strong. If you want to significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease, make positive lifestyle changes. Follow a nutritious diet and exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 630,000 people in the U.S. die because of […]

(Natural News) There are many adults today who don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links chronic lack of sleep to higher risks of serious health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Because of this, health experts greatly encourage “sleep hygiene” – […]

(Natural News) Living with depression is so challenging that many people are drawn to the idea of a “quick fix” in the form of antidepressants. Although their efficacy is questionable at best, there are two other big reasons that many patients ultimately decide against taking them: they’re expensive and have a host of dangerous side […]

(Natural News) The mucus layer of fish protect them from injuries and harmful infections. Certain beneficial bacteria that live in fish slime might help in the development of new antimicrobial treatments for drug-resistant infections. Excessive use of antibiotics for treating minor diseases and for fattening animals has led to the appearance of multidrug-resistant bacteria. This has caused […]

(Natural News) Mangoes (Mangifera indica) are native to India and Southeast Asia. In certain parts of the world, the sweet and juicy mango is called the “king of fruits” because of its incredible nutritional profile. Do take note that mangoes are high in sugar. A cup of diced mangoes contains at least 25 g of carbs and 100 […]

(Natural News) Many factors contribute to the aging process. In particular, oxidative damage is said to be the leading cause of aging. However, scientists may have just found a way to slow down aging. In a research published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found that niacinamide or vitamin B3 can protect against oxidative damage […]

(Natural News) Consuming large amounts of curcumin — the bioactive compound present in the spice turmeric — may help improve obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with both. An Iranian study found that taking curcumin supplements decreases factors that contribute to the two health conditions. The researchers compared the effects of a curcumin […]

(Natural News) Cholesterol is a wax-like, fat-like molecule produced by the body and obtained from food. Its main functions are as a building material for cell membranes and as a component in the production of certain hormones and compounds that aid in fat digestion. However, high amounts of cholesterol in the blood lead to the […]