(Natural News) A pomegranate is a beautiful red fruit with nutritious arils. This unique superfood may be tricky to open, but it’s worth learning how so you can reap its many health benefits. The pomegranate comes from Punica granatum, a fruit-bearing shrub in the Lythraceae family. Opening the tough, leathery skins of pomegranates reveals clusters of edible […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India report that spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In their study, which was published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, they evaluated the efficacy and safety of spikenard in reducing PMS symptoms. For the study, the Indian researchers recruited 60 women aged between 18 and 45 years. […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that the essential oil extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) can protect the liver from damage caused by acetaminophen intake. The study explored the liver-protective effects of lemongrass essential oil. Researchers at the State University of Maringa in Brazil examined the effects of lemongrass […]

(Natural News) Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is an organic compound discovered in the space dust that permeated outer space. When taken as a health supplement, PQQ supercharge the cells in the body, helping the brain work better and keeping LDL cholesterol levels under control. Space dust is mostly made up of carbon, oxygen, and silicon. But it also contains PQQ. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Dankook University in Korea tested their hypothesis that cinnamon bark (Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus), the dried bark of Cinnamomum cassia Blume (Lauraceae), and its components are effective against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of their study, which demonstrated the potential of cinnamon bark in reducing the production of the beta-amyloid protein, were published […]

(Natural News) If someone asked you to name the leading cause of accidental death in the United States,  what would say? For many of us, the most obvious answer would be motor vehicle accidents. After all, virtually every American in the country spends time in a car or bus every day. If that was your […]

(Natural News) Thiamin, also called vitamin B1 or thiamine, is one of the “essential vitamins” – substances that the body needs to work properly. It’s mainly responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy and metabolizing pyruvate, a naturally occurring compound known for its fat-burning properties. Aside from breaking down sugars, thiamin also helps with muscle contraction […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Nanjing University in China evaluated the potential anti-osteosarcoma effects of Paris polyphylla (love apple) ethanol extracts (PPEE) and investigated the underlying mechanisms. The results of their study, which detailed the anticancer activity of PPEE, were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. P. polyphylla is a medicinal herb used in […]

(Natural News) When it was released in 2015, Pixar’s film Inside Out was hailed by critics and moviegoers alike for its ability to translate seemingly complex emotions into simple, colorful characters that viewers can easily identify with. The New York Times writes these emotions as “characteristically Pixaresque tools of whimsy, sincerity and ingenious literal-mindedness.” The film, which takes place […]