(Natural News) Like the body, the brain needs fuel, which can be obtained from brain-healthy foods. Here are some foods that can give your brain a boost: Cacao: Eating chocolates — the real ones, made from cacao — is good for your brain, thanks to powerful compounds called flavonols. These compounds act as antioxidants and help […]

(Natural News) An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and healthy foods are some of the best natural preventive medicines available. That is why British researchers are advising people at risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and heart diseases to eat more whole grains and other foods that are rich in dietary fiber. Their recently […]

(Natural News) Many of the illnesses suffered by older people are caused by dietary factors. These are worsened by changes that come naturally with aging. In order to maintain optimal health, older people are often prescribed supplements that will bolster their bodily processes. Different kinds of nutrients have been studied for their effectiveness in improving the […]

(Natural News) Eggs have gotten a bad reputation over the years, as all sorts of rumors have circulated about them. But the myths are very different from the reality of sunny eggs.  Here are some of the truths about eggs that you need to know. (h/t to OffTheGridNews.com) Truth #1: When they hear the word “eggs,” many […]

(Natural News) When you look at the word “breakfast” literally, it says “break” and “fast.” Breakfast is a time to break the fast that started the evening before and lasted throughout sleep. So it’s important to break the fast each day, rather than skipping the meal and trying to power through. Skipping breakfast doesn’t just […]

(Natural News) When you or a loved one is struggling with respiratory issues, the last thing you want to do is introduce toxic chemicals that will only make breathing issues worse and will not provide true healing. Many conventional over-the-counter products like vapor rubs contain a host of harmful components such as petroleum, artificial fragrances and […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine found that the seeds of the tamarind (Tamarindus indica) fruit display antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties. The study suggested that tamarind seeds may be used to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz […]

(Natural News) Peppermint oil (Mentha Piperita) may be used as a safe and effective natural remedy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a literature review published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Peppermint oil was found to improve several symptoms of IBS. A team of researchers from the U.S. and Australia sought […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Slovakia investigate the capability of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil emulsion to reduce hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic patients that result in diabetes-related complications. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. People suffering from diabetes often develop equally debilitating complications such as cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, nephropathy, and […]

(Natural News) The first thing that comes to mind when people think of tea is the hot beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Indeed, this is tea — as well as its variants, green tea, black tea, and oolong tea — but it’s not its only form. For instance, herbal teas — made from dried […]